Curtiss-Wright stock: Q3 earnings beat estimates, guidance rises

Published on 11/05/2026 at 01:39 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Curtiss-Wright stock followed a stronger quarter and higher 2026 guidance. New orders and backlog also advanced year over year.

Earnings Lift Guidance

Third-quarter sales rose 10 percent year over year, while adjusted diluted EPS increased 16 percent.
New orders reached USD 1.1 billion and backlog rose to USD 4.6 billion at the end of the quarter.
Curtiss-Wright raised its full-year 2026 outlook for sales, operating income, margin, adjusted EPS and free cash flow.

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Curtiss-Wright reported stronger third-quarter results on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and raised its full-year outlook across all major financial metrics. The company said sales increased 10 percent year over year to USD 952.6 million, while adjusted diluted earnings per share rose 16 percent to USD 3.94. The release was carried by Business Wire.

Growth Across Key Markets

Reported operating income rose 13 percent to USD 187.9 million, with an operating margin of 19.7 percent. Adjusted operating income increased 11 percent to USD 189.3 million, and the adjusted operating margin reached 19.9 percent.

Aerospace and Industrial sales rose 14 percent, while Naval and Power sales advanced 12 percent. Defense Electronics sales increased 2 percent, but its adjusted operating income declined 5 percent as product mix and higher research and development spending weighed on the segment.

Orders Support Outlook

New orders reached USD 1.1 billion, up 15 percent from the prior-year quarter, producing a 1.1 times book-to-bill ratio. Backlog stood at USD 4.6 billion, 12 percent above the level at December 31, 2025. Free cash flow was USD 157 million, down from USD 176 million a year earlier as higher capital investment and tax payments offset higher cash earnings.

Curtiss-Wright raised its 2026 adjusted sales outlook to USD 3.795 billion to USD 3.840 billion from USD 3.768 billion to USD 3.813 billion previously. Adjusted diluted EPS guidance increased to USD 15.40 to USD 15.60, while free cash flow guidance rose to USD 595 million to USD 615 million.

Late Quote In Berlin

Curtiss-Wright stock traded at 409.00 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 11:00 p.m. CET on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The real-time quote of Curtiss-Wright stock is available separately.