Curtiss-Wright stock reports stronger EPS and raised guidance for 2026
Published on 10/05/2026 at 21:16 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Curtiss-Wright stock was trading at USD 546.79 on the NYSE at 3:15 p.m. ET on October 5, 2026, up 0.21 percent from the prior close. The company enters its next results cycle after raising its full-year 2026 outlook, with third-quarter figures scheduled for November 4, 2026.
Second-quarter growth raised guidance
According to Yahoo Finance on August 6, 2026, Curtiss-Wright reported second-quarter sales of USD 924 million, up 5 percent year over year. Operating income increased 12 percent, while diluted EPS rose 15 percent and free cash flow reached USD 160 million, up 37 percent year over year.
The company raised its 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to USD 15.10-15.40, representing growth of 14-16 percent. Full-year sales guidance calls for growth of 8-9 percent, while adjusted operating margin is projected at 19.1-19.3 percent.
Orders point to a stronger second half
Curtiss-Wright said orders were up 12 percent year to date through the second quarter, exceeding sales growth of 9 percent, with book-to-bill above 1.2x. The order picture gives the guidance revision a measurable operating foundation, although the company expects third-quarter earnings per share to be broadly in line with the second quarter before a stronger fourth quarter.
Zacks reported that adjusted second-quarter EPS of USD 3.72 exceeded its consensus estimate of USD 3.62 by 2.8 percent. Sales of USD 924 million were below the USD 931 million consensus estimate by 0.7 percent, creating a contrast between stronger profitability and softer top-line delivery.
Analysts see further upside
According to MarketScreener, the analyst consensus is Buy from 9 analysts, with an average price target of USD 786.25. That target lies 43.8 percent above the NYSE price of USD 546.79 on October 5, 2026.
Third-quarter date is set
Curtiss-Wright announced on September 29, 2026, that it will release third-quarter 2026 results after the close of trading on November 4, 2026. Management will discuss the figures during a webcast on November 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Valuation remains the key counterweight
CW stock was trading 32.4 percent below its 52-week high of USD 808.16 and 4.8 percent above its 52-week low of USD 521.66 on October 5, 2026. The USD 20.2 billion market capitalization places the upcoming report alongside a demanding valuation discussion, making the next margin and order update particularly important.
Curtiss-Wright stock key data
- Company: Curtiss-Wright Corporation
- ISIN: US2315611010
- Ticker: CW
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of October 5, 2026, 3:15 p.m. ET): USD 546.79
- Market capitalization: USD 20.2 billion (as of October 5, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 521.66-808.16 (as of October 5, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Aerospace and Defense
Upcoming dates for Curtiss-Wright stock
- November 4, 2026: Third-quarter 2026 financial results
- November 5, 2026: Third-quarter results webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET
