Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.92
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.1%
Payout Ratio
7.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
9 years
CW Dividend Income Check
Safety
7.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.8% and trend is rising.
CW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.1%
Trailing DPS$0.92
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout7.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout5.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR7.4%
5Y CAGR6.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.6%
Total Shareholder Yield1.8%
1Y Total Return67.0%
5Y Total Return545.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$64,52910Y ago$91,49220Y ago$252,657
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
CW Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Curtiss-Wright Corporation distributes 7.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 5.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CW has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.4% and 5-year CAGR of 6.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.1% dividend yield, 1.6% buyback yield, 1.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 545.3%, with dividends contributing 3.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $91,492 today.
CW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.16
Avg/Payment$0.2080
Latest Change+8.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.2600 | ↑ +8.3% | 12.85% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.2400 | — | 14.42% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 16.48% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 17.11% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.2400 | ↑ +14.3% | 18.51% | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.2100 | — | 25.82% | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.2100 | — | 22.38% | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.2100 | — | 25.18% | Oct 11, 2024 |
CW Dividend vs Peers
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#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.1%
#5 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
7.2% payout
Streak
9Y
6.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.8%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWCurtiss-Wright Corpo… | $28.5B | 0.1% | 7.2% | 9 | Sustainable |
 HEIHEICO Corporation | $47.0B | 0.1% | 4.6% | 18 | Sustainable |
3rd  DRSLeonardo DRS, Inc. | $12.3B | 0.8% | 34.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  LHXL3Harris Technologie… | $55.1B | 1.6% | 56.2% | 24 | Sustainable |
1st  TDGTransDigm Group Inco… | $75.0B | 12.5% | 4.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 WWDWoodward, Inc. | $25.6B | 0.2% | 14.7% | 5 | Sustainable |
 ESEESCO Technologies In… | $8.9B | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
CW Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.50 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $0.93 | 12.0% | 4 | $12.87 | 7.2% | 13.84x | 0.8% |
| 2024 | $0.83 | 5.1% | 4 | $10.55 | 7.9% | 12.71x | 0.7% |
| 2023 | $0.79 | 5.3% | 4 | $9.20 | 8.6% | 11.65x | 0.7% |
| 2022 | $0.75 | 5.6% | 4 | $7.62 | 9.8% | 10.16x | 0.7% |
| 2021 | $0.71 | 4.4% | 4 | $6.58 | 10.8% | 9.27x | 0.6% |
| 2020 | $0.68 | 3.0% | 4 | $4.80 | 14.2% | 7.06x | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $0.66 | 10.0% | 4 | $7.15 | 9.2% | 10.83x | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $0.60 | 7.1% | 4 | $6.22 | 9.6% | 10.37x | 0.5% |
| 2017 | $0.56 | 7.7% | 4 | $4.80 | 11.7% | 8.57x | 0.5% |
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CW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CW stock.
How much dividend does CW pay per share?
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.92 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CW's next ex-dividend date?
CW's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CW typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CW's dividend safe?
CW's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +7.2% and FCF payout ratio of +5.8%. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CW a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Curtiss-Wright Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CW pay dividends?
Curtiss-Wright Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.92 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CW grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CW five years ago would be worth approximately $64,529 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CW's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CW's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.