Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | May 04, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001486957 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | May 4, 2020 |
Entity Registrant Name | BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 001-34658 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 80-0558025 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 800 Main Street, 4th Floor |
Entity Address, City or Town | Lynchburg, |
Entity Address, State or Province | VA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 24504 |
City Area Code | 980 |
Local Phone Number | 365-4300 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
Trading Symbol | BWXT |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |