Curtiss-Wright is executing a clear operational inflection, with 2026Q2 gross margin at 39.4% and operating margin at 19.3%—both record highs—driven by accelerating defense and nuclear demand (revenue up 12.1% YoY).
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Revenue growth accelerated to 12.1% YoY in 2026Q2 with gross margin expanding 220 bps to 39.4% and operating margin reaching 19.3%, reflecting favorable defense mix and operating leverage.
The company's stock price has appreciated by about 13.52% since coverage began, driven by a resilient high-margin business model.
A newly published bullish thesis from Monte Investments highlights the investment case for Curtiss-Wright Corporation, suggesting potential upside.
With a trailing 12-month P/E ratio of 56.72, the market is pricing in strong future earnings growth for Curtiss-Wright.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 4, 2026 | $3.94+4.8% vs $3.76 | $953M+1.9% vs $935M |
Q3 2026 Aug 5, 2026 | $3.72+3.0% vs $3.61 | $924M-0.2% vs $926M |
Q2 2026 May 6, 2026 | $3.48+5.1% vs $3.31 | $914M+5.8% vs $864M |
Q1 2026 Feb 11, 2026 | $3.79+2.7% vs $3.69 | $947M+6.4% vs $890M |
Curtiss-Wright NYSE: CW raised its full-year financial outlook after reporting third-quarter sales growth of 10% and a record backlog, as demand strengthened across its defense and industrial businesses.
Total order backlog grew 12% year-to-date to $4.6 billion. Curtiss-Wright raised full-year sales guidance growth to 8% to 10%.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation ( CW ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call November 5, 2026 10:00 AM EST Company Participants James Ryan - Vice President of Investor Relations Lynn Bamford - CEO & Chairman Kevin Rayment - Executive VP & COO Gary Ogilby - Interim CFO, Senior VP, Principal Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller Conference Call Participants Peter Arment - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Myles Walton - Wolfe Research, LLC Justin Lang - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Michael Ciarmoli - Guggenheim Securities, LLC Peter Skibitski - Alembic Global Advisors Scott Deuschle - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division Louie Dipalma - William Blair & Company L.L.C.
Although the revenue and EPS for Curtiss-Wright (CW) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Benchmark CW against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $463.47 | $17.12B | 36.01 | 12.08% | 13.84% | 19.43% | 0.2% | |
| $35.10 | $6.58B | 270.00 | 18.52% | 2.03% | 1.14% | — | |
| $332.65 | $46.34B | 67.89 | 16.26% | 16.38% | 16.57% | 0.07% | |
| $34.04 | $9.08B | 33.05 | 12.8% | 9.4% | 13.04% | 1.05% | |
| $73.55 | $4.42B | -147.10 | 7.85% | -3.02% | -2.01% | — | |
| $259.89 | $48.42B | 30.47 | 2.53% | 8.76% | 10.05% | 1.84% |
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) reported $3.65B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $3.50B in fiscal year 2025. That is 1952% more than the $170.5M of fiscal year 1996.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) grew revenue by 12.1% in fiscal year 2025, compared with the prior fiscal year.
Yes. Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) earned $541.2M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 14.8% net margin).
Yes. Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) pays a dividend that yields 0.20% at the current price, a small yield.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) had a return on equity (ROE) of 19.4% in fiscal year 2025. That is above the market's typical 10-15%.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) generated $625.3M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
