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Alex Preston

Alex Preston

Research Analyst at Bank of America Corp. /de/

United Kingdom

Alex Preston is an analyst at Bank of America, specializing in financial sector equity research with a focus on major banking institutions and diversified financial companies. He covers key firms including JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo, delivering investment recommendations that have consistently outperformed sector averages, with documented success rates and returns recognized by several industry platforms. Preston’s career began in the early 2010s, with previous analytical roles at leading financial firms before joining Bank of America in 2018. He holds multiple professional credentials including FINRA registration and Series 7 and 63 securities licenses, and has garnered industry recognition for his research accuracy and impactful stock calls.

Alex Preston's questions to Rocket Lab (RKLB) leadership

Question · Q4 2025

Alex Preston inquired about the Mynaric acquisition and the broader European environment, specifically regarding the growing appetite for indigenous launch and national security space capabilities. He asked if Rocket Lab observes this trend and how it sees it developing, particularly concerning Europe's attitude towards U.S.-based providers for both launch and space systems.

Answer

CEO Peter Beck confirmed that Europe presents a significant opportunity due to nations seeking rapid capability development without decades of lead time. He views Europe as a "great opportunity" and an "expansion beachhead" for Rocket Lab's component, system, and launch solutions. Peter Beck characterized Europe's attitude as "very constructive," acknowledging their desire for sovereign capability but also their pragmatic approach to working with companies like Rocket Lab Europe. He noted that while Europe invests in indigenous launch, it faces difficulties, making external providers essential for timely access to orbit.

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Question · Q1 2025

Alex Preston, on for Ron Epstein, asked about the potential for Neutron to transition from NSSL's Lane 1 to the more demanding Lane 2 awards in the future.

Answer

CEO Peter Beck explained that transitioning to Lane 2 is unlikely under current rules, as it requires extremely high-cost infrastructure, including launch sites at both Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral and a heavy-lift vehicle capable of over 30 tonnes. He noted that the Space Force created Lane 1 specifically to leverage emerging medium-lift vehicles like Neutron, providing a more affordable and faster launch option for many missions.

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Alex Preston's questions to BWX Technologies (BWXT) leadership

Question · Q3 2025

Alex Preston asked about the current M&A environment, BWX Technologies' appetite for further investments, and their position within their leverage range.

Answer

Rex Geveden, BWX Technologies' President and CEO, stated that the company is selective with acquisitions, focusing on those that strategically amplify their nuclear space intentions. He highlighted the success of Kinectrics and AOT acquisitions and expressed continued interest in acquiring assets that align strategically and are within their valuation multiples. Chase Jacobson, Vice President of Investor Relations, added that the company is comfortable with its current leverage and prioritizes strengthening the balance sheet to create capacity for opportunistic acquisitions.

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