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Textron's revenue has held within a narrow $3.3B to $4.2B band with year-over-year growth of 3.0% to 11.8%, suggesting steady but unspectacular momentum in its aerospace and defense franchise.
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Revenue held within a $3.3B to $4.2B range with operating margins of roughly 6% to 8% in most recent quarters, while gross margin swings from 8.7% to 24.9% suggest mix and timing effects rather than a stable structural margin trend.
Textron Aviation's Beechcraft and Cessna brands have delivered over half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide, showcasing their market dominance and versatility.
Textron plans to separate its Industrial segment to form a focused aerospace and defense company, potentially unlocking shareholder value and streamlining operations.
Textron's Kautex unit secured a major award for its Pentatonic battery enclosure system, highlighting its expansion as a technology supplier in the hybrid-electric vehicle market.
Trailing total returns as of 11/7/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 29, 2026 | $1.76+23.1% vs $1.43 | $3.8B-0.5% vs $3.8B |
Q3 2026 Jul 28, 2026 | $1.62+4.5% vs $1.55 | $3.8B+0.5% vs $3.8B |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $1.45+11.5% vs $1.30 | $3.7B+5.5% vs $3.5B |
Q1 2026 Feb 11, 2026 | $1.31-30.3% vs $1.88 | $4.2B-2.5% vs $4.3B |
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From a technical perspective, Textron (TXT) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. TXT recently overtook the 200-day moving average, and this suggests a long-term bullish trend.
International Assets Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 50,000 shares of the aerospace company's stock, valued at approximately $3,810,000. Several other institutional investors have also made
Benchmark TXT against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Textron Inc. (TXT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $83.54 | $14.37B | 16.35 | 8.01% | 6.22% | 12.22% | 0.13% | |
| $354.06 | $95.79B | 22.90 | 10.13% | 8.24% | 17.6% | 1.64% | |
| $259.89 | $48.42B | 30.47 | 2.53% | 8.76% | 10.05% | 1.84% | |
| $288.74 | $11.38B | 18.76 | 8.23% | 5.42% | 13.95% | 1.88% | |
| $525.01 | $74.58B | 18.05 | 2.24% | 10.37% | 25.7% | 1.71% | |
| $567.08 | $130.88B | 26.39 | 5.65% | 8.23% | 78.85% | 2.38% |
Textron Inc. (TXT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Textron Inc. (TXT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 29, 2026·SEC
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May 1, 2026·SEC
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Textron Inc. (TXT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Textron Inc. (TXT) reported $15.45B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $14.80B in fiscal year 2025. That is 97% more than the $7.51B of fiscal year 1996.
Textron Inc. (TXT) grew revenue by 8.0% in fiscal year 2025, compared with the prior fiscal year.
Yes. Textron Inc. (TXT) earned $973.0M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 6.3% net margin).
Yes. Textron Inc. (TXT) pays a dividend that yields 0.13% at the current price, a small yield.
Textron Inc. (TXT) had a return on equity (ROE) of 12.2% in fiscal year 2025. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
Textron Inc. (TXT) generated $810.0M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
