Curtiss-Wright (CW) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is a diversified global manufacturer of highly engineered products and services for the aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial markets. Established in 1929 through the merger of the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company and Wright Aeronautical, the company has evolved into a leading supplier of motion control technologies, flow control solutions, and turbine engine components. Headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina, Curtiss-Wright leverages a long history of innovation in aviation and industrial engineering to serve a wide range of critical applications.

The company operates through three primary segments: Aerospace & Defense, Engineered Solutions, and Flow Control. Its Aerospace & Defense segment provides actuation systems, sensors, and integrated avionics for military and commercial aircraft. The Engineered Solutions group designs and manufactures precision components, thermal management systems, and high-performance materials used in power generation, oil and gas, and industrial processing. Flow Control offers valves, pumps, power conversion equipment, and filtration systems for naval propulsion, offshore drilling, and nuclear power applications.

Curtiss-Wright maintains a global footprint, with manufacturing facilities and service centers across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The company’s products and services support mission-critical operations for defense organizations, commercial airlines, energy producers, and industrial OEMs worldwide. Its emphasis on reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance underpins long-term relationships with government agencies and multinational corporations.

Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David C. Adams, Curtiss-Wright continues to invest in research and development, strategic acquisitions, and digital solutions aimed at enhancing performance and value for its customers. The company remains committed to advancing technology in aerospace and industrial markets through rigorous engineering, quality management, and sustainable practices.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $474.49 to $485.71
• 50-Day Range: $472.68 to $512.22
• 52-Week Range: $266.88 to $517.09
• Volume: 166,637 shs
• Average Volume: 337,324 shs
• Market Capitalization: $17.99 billion
• P/E Ratio: 40.30
• Dividend Yield: 0.20%
• Price Target: $468.14
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Curtiss-Wright Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Curtiss-Wright scored higher than 72% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 23rd out of 58 stocks in the aerospace sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Curtiss-Wright has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.71, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Curtiss-Wright has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 6.01%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Curtiss-Wright are expected to grow by 6.01% in the coming year, from $12.32 to $13.06 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Curtiss-Wright is 40.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 270.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Curtiss-Wright is 40.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Aerospace sector average P/E ratio of about 78.58.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Curtiss-Wright has a PEG Ratio of 2.93. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Curtiss-Wright has a P/B Ratio of 6.64. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.10% of the float of Curtiss-Wright has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Curtiss-Wright has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Curtiss-Wright has recently increased by 27.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Curtiss-Wright has a dividend yield of 0.20%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Curtiss-Wright has been increasing its dividend for 8 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Curtiss-Wright is 8.10%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Curtiss-Wright will have a dividend payout ratio of 7.35% next year. This indicates that Curtiss-Wright will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.37

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.10% of the float of Curtiss-Wright has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Curtiss-Wright has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Curtiss-Wright has recently increased by 27.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.47

News Sentiment

Curtiss-Wright has a news sentiment score of 1.47. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 1.08 average news sentiment score of Aerospace companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 31 news articles for Curtiss-Wright this week, compared to 18 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for CW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

5 people have added Curtiss-Wright to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Curtiss-Wright insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,384,555.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.55% of the stock of Curtiss-Wright is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

82.71% of the stock of Curtiss-Wright is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

CW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CW shares performed this year?

Curtiss-Wright's stock was trading at $354.87 at the start of the year. Since then, CW stock has increased by 34.6% and is now trading at $477.5940.

How were Curtiss-Wright's earnings last quarter?

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 6th. The aerospace company reported $3.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $3.13 by $0.10. The company's quarterly revenue was up 11.7% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Curtiss-Wright have any subsidiaries?

Curtiss-Wright subsidiaries include PacStar Communications, Dyna-Flo, 901D, Tactical Communications Group LLC, Dresser-Rand Government Business, Teletronics Technology Corporation, Bolt's Metallizing, and others.

Who are Curtiss-Wright's major shareholders?

Curtiss-Wright's top institutional shareholders include State Street Corp (3.77%), Invesco Ltd. (3.05%), TD Asset Management Inc (2.10%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (2.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Lynn M Bamford, David Charles Adams, Kevin Rayment, S Marce Fuller, Paul J Ferdenzi, K Christopher Farkas, Bruce D Hoechner, Robert F Freda, John C Watts, George P Mcdonald, Gary A Ogilby and Glenda J Minor.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Curtiss-Wright?

Shares of CW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Curtiss-Wright own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Curtiss-Wright investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 7/7 Dividend: 6/16/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/7 Dividend: 6/16/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/07/2025
• Last Earnings: 8/06/2025
• Today: 8/31/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Aerospace
• Industry: AEROSP/DEF EQ
• Sub-Industry: Aerospace & Defense
• Current Symbol: NYSE:CW
• CIK: 26324
• Web: www.curtisswright.com
• Phone: (704) 869-4600
• Fax: 973-541-3699
• Employees: 8,800
• Year Founded: 1929

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Curtiss-Wright: $468.14
• High Price Target: $568.00
• Low Price Target: $338.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -2.0%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.71
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $11.85
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 40.30
• Forward P/E Ratio: 38.77
• P/E Growth: 2.93
• Net Income: $404.98 million
• Net Margins: 13.66%
• Pretax Margin: 17.51%
• Return on Equity: 18.34%
• Return on Assets: 9.35%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.35
• Current Ratio: 1.95
• Quick Ratio: 1.35

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.31 billion
• Price / Sales: 5.44
• Cash Flow: $13.85 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 34.49
• Book Value: $71.97 per share
• Price / Book: 6.64

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 37,678,000
• Free Float: 37,471,000
• Market Cap: $17.99 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.18