Textron Inc., US8832031012

Textron stock rises as earnings outlook is raised after Q3 beat

Published on 10/31/2026 at 01:44 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Textron stock follows a quarter with higher adjusted earnings and revenue. Management raised its full-year profit and cash-flow outlook.

Results Lift Full-Year Outlook

Textron reported stronger adjusted earnings and higher revenue for the third quarter of 2026.
Management raised its full-year adjusted earnings and manufacturing cash-flow outlook after the quarter.
Aviation and Systems grew strongly, while Bell revenue declined on lower military program volume.

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Textron reported stronger third-quarter 2026 earnings on October 29, with revenue growth and a higher full-year outlook. The Textron investor release said adjusted earnings from continuing operations rose to 1.76 US dollars per diluted share from 1.55 US dollars a year earlier. GAAP earnings increased to 1.56 US dollars per share from 1.31 US dollars, while revenue reached 3.751 billion US dollars, up 4.1 percent.

Guidance Moves Higher

Textron raised its 2026 adjusted earnings outlook to 6.55 to 6.65 US dollars per share from 6.40 to 6.60 US dollars. Manufacturing cash flow before pension contributions is now expected at 800 million to 900 million US dollars, compared with the previous range of 700 million to 800 million US dollars. The company also lifted its GAAP earnings outlook to 5.64 to 5.74 US dollars per share.

Mixed Segment Picture

Textron Aviation revenue increased 14 percent to 1.7 billion US dollars, supported by higher aircraft and aftermarket volume. The unit delivered 51 jets, compared with 42 a year earlier, and ended the quarter with an 8.0 billion US dollar backlog. Textron Systems revenue rose 16 percent to 360 million US dollars, while Bell revenue fell 9 percent to 933 million US dollars.

Trading Context

Textron stock traded at 76.79 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 23:00 CET on Friday, October 30, 2026; investors can follow the real-time quote of Textron stock.

Business And Competition

According to Textron's company profile, the Providence, Rhode Island-based group operates aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses. Its brands include Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Textron Systems. The portfolio gives Textron exposure to aviation, defense equipment, industrial products and related services across global markets.