BWX Technologies rises after Wells Fargo upgrades rating

Nuclear components maker BWX Technologies' BWXT.N shares were up 1.2% at $155.06 after Wells Fargo upgraded the stock.

Wells Fargo raised BWXT to equal weight from underweight.

The brokerage said the premium for its long-term commercial business growth potential now looks more reasonable.

Thirteen of 17 analysts rate the stock strong buy or buy, while four rate it hold; their median price target is $232.50, according to data compiled by LSEG.

Including the session's move, BWXT is down 10.5% year to date.