Shares of BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT) tumbled 5.94% on Tuesday, as investors reacted negatively to the company's third-quarter financial results. The stock closed at $200.29, reflecting a significant decline from the previous session.

The nuclear components and fuel supplier faced heavy selling pressure after reporting its Q3 earnings. While specific details of the results were not provided, the market's response suggests that the company's performance fell short of analyst expectations or revealed challenges in its business outlook.

BWX Technologies, which provides nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government and commercial customers, has seen its stock price fluctuate in recent months amid changing market conditions and industry-specific factors. Investors will likely be closely monitoring the company's future guidance and any strategic initiatives to address the concerns raised by the Q3 results.