Curtiss-Wright Corporation CW
- Market cap
- $20.1B
- P/E
- 36.9×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62.57 | 82.77 | 95.23 | 98.99 | 70.56 | 103.55 | 124.37 | 156.76 | 212.05 | 266.88 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 107.61 | 125.00 | 143.38 | 144.82 | 149.90 | 139.98 | 182.55 | 224.74 | 393.40 | 612.28 |
High Price
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| 8,000 | 8,600 | 9,000 | 9,100 | 8,200 | 7,800 | 8,100 | 8,600 | 8,800 | 9,100 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 2,109 | 2,271 | 2,412 | 2,488 | 2,391 | 2,501 | 2,557 | 2,845 | 3,121 | 3,498 |
Revenue
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| 34.84% | 35.26% | 36.12% | 36.12% | 35.18% | 37.10% | 37.33% | 37.51% | 36.96% | 37.20% |
Gross Margin
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| 268 | 300 | 356 | 396 | 263 | 349 | 389 | 463 | 522 | 620 |
EBT
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| 12.71% | 13.19% | 14.77% | 15.94% | 11.00% | 13.95% | 15.22% | 16.27% | 16.73% | 17.72% |
EBT Margin
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| 187 | 215 | 276 | 308 | 201 | 263 | 294 | 355 | 405 | 484 |
Net Income
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| 96 | 100 | 103 | 102 | 116 | 114 | 112 | 116 | 108 | 125 |
Depreciation
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| 47.51 | 51.40 | 54.95 | 58.21 | 57.29 | 61.87 | 66.61 | 74.32 | 81.81 | 93.50 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 4.22 | 4.86 | 6.28 | 7.20 | 4.83 | 6.61 | 7.67 | 9.26 | 10.61 | 12.94 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 9.53 | 8.80 | 7.66 | 9.86 | 6.26 | 9.59 | 7.68 | 11.70 | 14.27 | 17.20 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.97) | (1.04) | (1.01) | (1.28) | (1.07) | (0.92) | (0.74) | (0.93) | (1.51) | (2.36) |
Capex/Sh
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| 8.56 | 7.76 | 6.65 | 8.58 | 5.19 | 8.67 | 6.94 | 10.78 | 12.75 | 14.83 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 29.09 | 34.58 | 34.88 | 41.52 | 42.83 | 45.19 | 51.61 | 60.82 | 64.21 | 67.71 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 |
Shares
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| 23.28 | 25.14 | 16.24 | 19.60 | 24.04 | 20.98 | 21.52 | 24.01 | 33.42 | 42.57 |
PE Ratio
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| 2.07 | 2.39 | 1.86 | 2.42 | 2.03 | 2.24 | 2.48 | 2.99 | 4.34 | 5.90 |
PS Ratio
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| 3.39 | 3.55 | 2.93 | 3.39 | 2.72 | 3.07 | 3.20 | 3.66 | 5.53 | 8.14 |
PB Ratio
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| 2.27 | 2.54 | 2.06 | 2.58 | 2.39 | 2.60 | 2.87 | 3.29 | 4.55 | 6.06 |
EV/Sales
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| 12.59 | 16.77 | 17.11 | 17.51 | 26.41 | 18.58 | 27.54 | 22.69 | 29.20 | 38.23 |
EV/FCF
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| 423 | 389 | 336 | 421 | 261 | 388 | 295 | 448 | 544 | 643 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (43) | (46) | (44) | (55) | (45) | (37) | (28) | (36) | (58) | (88) |
Capex
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| 380 | 343 | 292 | 367 | 217 | 351 | 266 | 413 | 487 | 555 |
FCF
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| 740 | 811 | 657 | 785 | 490 | 573 | 535 | 911 | 754 | 613 |
Working Cap'
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| 966 | 814 | 763 | 789 | 1,058 | 1,077 | 1,254 | 1,050 | 1,049 | 958 |
Total Debt
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| 412 | 339 | 486 | 398 | 860 | 906 | 997 | 643 | 664 | 587 |
Net Debt
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| 1,291 | 1,528 | 1,531 | 1,774 | 1,788 | 1,826 | 1,981 | 2,328 | 2,450 | 2,534 |
Sh' Equity
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| 6.22% | 6.85% | 8.50% | 8.76% | 5.17% | 6.47% | 6.88% | 7.82% | 8.43% | 9.49% |
ROA
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| 10.88% | 10.88% | 11.58% | 11.62% | 6.82% | 8.63% | 8.88% | 10.19% | 10.61% | 12.69% |
ROIC
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| 14.71% | 15.25% | 18.03% | 18.61% | 11.31% | 14.54% | 15.46% | 16.45% | 16.95% | 19.43% |
ROE
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Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) key facts
- Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) is an Aerospace & Defense company in the Industrials sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Curtiss-Wright Corporation’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $3.5 billion, up 12.1% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $484.2 million, or $12.94 per share (basic), a net margin of 13.8%.
- As of September 25, 2026, CW traded at $539.73, a market capitalization of $20.1 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 36.9× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 5.5× sales.
- Curtiss-Wright Corporation pays an annual dividend of $0.78 per share, a yield of 0.35%, with a payout ratio of 9.27%.
- Return on equity was 19.4% and debt-to-equity 0.35.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) Latest News
25 Sep
Curtiss-Wright posted stronger demand across its Naval & Power, Aerospace & Industrial, and Defense Electronics segments in Q2 2026. Naval & Power sales rose 7% YoY, driven by submarine program activity and higher aftermarket demand, with the company raising the 2026 Naval Defense sales growth outlook to 7-9% and projecting Naval & Power growth of 10-11%. Aerospace & Industrial sales climbed 12%, aided by actuation equipment demand and stronger commercial aviation activity, with the 2026 Aerospace Defense growth outlook raised to 12-14% while Commercial Aerospace remains at 10-12%. Defense Electronics orders increased 8% to $1.1 billion, supported by embedded computing, tactical communications, turret stabilization and radar systems. Book-to-bill was 1.16 and backlog reached $4.5 billion, up 10% from December 2025, signaling revenue visibility as backlog converts to sales. With exposure to submarines, fighter jets, UAVs and commercial aircraft, growth could extend beyond 2026. Raised outlooks and a growing backlog imply meaningful multi-year revenue visibility and potential upside for CW.
22 Sep
Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced that Kevin M. Rayment, its executive vice president and chief operating officer, will succeed Lynn Bamford as chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2027. Rayment will also become president and join Curtiss-Wright’s board. Bamford will retire as CEO and transition to executive chair after six years in the role. The move is described as a thoughtful, planned succession aligned with the Pivot to Growth strategy. Bamford has overseen expansion in Aerospace & Defense and Commercial markets, delivering record sales, profitability, new orders, backlog and free cash flow, and returning about $1.7 billion to shareholders via buybacks and dividends, aided by acquisitions. Rayment, with 35 years at the company, has led operations since 2021 and previously headed the Commercial/Industrial segment. The transition aims to sustain growth and shareholder value. Internal, planned succession from a long-tenured CEO to the COO ensures continuity with potential near-term strategic and execution implications.
5 Sep
Curtiss-Wright raises financial guidance as valuation debates continue. Guidance increase signals stronger expected results that can shift company trajectory and investor views.
4 Sep
Curtiss-Wright shares declined 20.4 percent since the latest earnings report. Post-earnings stock drop signals short-term negative sentiment without evidence of lasting strategic change.
31 Aug
Curtiss-Wright secured $40 million contracts from Leidos to supply electromechanical actuation and mission computing for the U.S. Army Indirect Fire Protection Capability Program. Contract adds defense revenue but remains modest relative to overall operations and does not alter core trajectory.
18 Aug
Curtiss-Wright Corporation expands its 2026 share repurchase program by $100 million. The $100 million share buyback expansion signals capital return but affects valuation only modestly without altering core operations.
15 Aug
Curtiss-Wright raised its guidance again, prompting questions about potential drawbacks behind the repeated upward revision. Guidance raises directly influence earnings outlook and investor sentiment for CW.
Curtiss-Wright (CW) exceeded earnings expectations, redirecting investor attention to the company's fair value assessment. Earnings beat may lift near-term stock performance and valuation focus for Curtiss-Wright.
12 Aug
Curtiss-Wright (CW) held Q2 2026 earnings call covering quarterly financial results and business outlook. Earnings call delivers results and guidance that can significantly shift investor views and stock trajectory.
10 Aug
Curtiss-Wright Corporation expands its 2026 share repurchase program by $100 million. Share buyback increase offers moderate positive signal for stock support and investor sentiment but does not shift core business trajectory.
7 Aug
Curtiss-Wright Q2 earnings call reported revenue growth, margin expansion, and raised full-year guidance driven by defense and commercial aerospace demand. Q2 earnings and raised guidance provide financial updates that can influence short-term stock sentiment without altering long-term strategy.
6 Aug
Curtiss-Wright Corporation conducted its Q2 2026 earnings call, covering quarterly financial results and business outlook. Quarterly earnings calls typically provide updates that moderately affect short-term stock sentiment and operational views.
5 Aug
Curtiss-Wright reported second quarter 2026 financial results and raised full-year 2026 guidance. Raised full-year guidance signals improved future performance outlook.
Curtiss-Wright (CW) beat second-quarter earnings estimates. Earnings beat indicates better-than-expected quarterly results likely to lift near-term stock sentiment.
29 Jul
Curtiss-Wright earnings are projected to grow, prompting evaluation of the stock as a potential buy. Forecasted earnings growth may lift near-term investor sentiment without altering core operations.
7 Jul
Curtiss-Wright Corporation, 115 years old, generates substantial returns via contemporary technologies and strategies. Positive performance narrative may moderately support investor sentiment without altering core operations.
6 Jul
Curtiss-Wright Corporation will invest $80 million over multiple years to expand operations in Cheswick, Pennsylvania. $80 million multi-year expansion directly increases production capacity and supports revenue growth.
2 Jul
Curtiss-Wright Corporation shows strong fundamentals, strategic positioning in aerospace and defense, and consistent performance that support its appeal as an investment. Positive investment analysis may moderately affect market perception and sentiment for Curtiss-Wright.
1 Jul
Curtiss-Wright Corp. shares rose 24% in the first quarter. A 24% stock gain in one quarter can lift near-term investor sentiment and visibility without altering core operations.
12 Jun
Curtiss-Wright reported strong Q1 results and conducted investor outreach in London, prompting questions on whether these factors will shift positive sentiment and market perception for CW stock. Strong Q1 results and targeted London outreach can moderately lift Curtiss-Wright market perception and near-term performance without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.
6 Jun
Curtiss-Wright beat Q1 2026 expectations and raised full-year guidance. Earnings beat plus raised guidance signals stronger performance and outlook.
1 Jun
Curtiss-Wright (CW) released its Q1 2026 earnings transcript covering quarterly financial results, management commentary, and forward outlook. Quarterly earnings data can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation without altering long-term strategy.
25 May
Curtiss-Wright Corp. holds strategic positioning amid geopolitical tensions via defense and aerospace offerings that align with heightened global security demands. Geopolitical tensions boost demand for Curtiss-Wright defense technologies and alter long-term market trajectory.
Curtiss-Wright expands credit facility and maintains dividend policy, triggering questions on capital strategy effectiveness and deployment. Credit facility growth combined with unchanged dividends points to moderate effects on financial flexibility and investor perceptions of capital use.
20 May
Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced a new and expanded revolving credit facility to support future growth initiatives. Expanded credit facility increases liquidity and financial flexibility to pursue growth initiatives.
19 May
Curtiss-Wright Corporation stock surges and stands out as a recommended investment while two other stocks show weakness and are advised to avoid. Highlight of stock surge may lift short-term investor sentiment and trading activity for Curtiss-Wright without altering core operations.
16 May
Curtiss-Wright's Q1 earnings call covered top analyst questions on defense demand, supply chain issues, margin trends, revenue guidance, and aerospace segment performance. Q1 earnings insights into defense contracts and guidance moderately shape near-term investor sentiment and valuation for Curtiss-Wright.
14 May
Curtiss-Wright Corporation beat Q1 earnings expectations and raised full-year guidance, leading to a valuation review highlighting attractive metrics amid strong defense and commercial aerospace demand. Q1 earnings beat and raised full-year guidance demonstrate strong operational performance, likely driving significant positive shifts in investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced its 10th consecutive year of dividend increases, raising the quarterly dividend by 8% to $0.26 per share. Tenth consecutive dividend increase signals sustained financial health and profitability, moderately boosting investor confidence without fundamentally altering competitive position.
9 May
Curtiss-Wright reported Q1 sales of $794 million, up 14% year-over-year, with adjusted EPS of $2.91, surpassing estimates by 10%. Full-year guidance raised to sales of $3.0-3.1 billion and adjusted EPS of $11.25-11.75, driven by strong defense, commercial aerospace, and power segment growth amid robust demand. Earnings beat and raised full-year guidance signal significant positive momentum in core segments, boosting future performance outlook.