Curtiss-Wright stock in focus after Q3 beat, higher 2026 guidance

Published on 11/12/2026 at 01:25 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Curtiss-Wright stock followed a third-quarter beat and higher 2026 guidance. Orders and backlog also advanced year over year.

Stronger Orders Support Higher Outlook

Curtiss-Wright reported third-quarter sales of USD 953 million, up 10 percent year over year.
New orders rose 15 percent and backlog increased 12 percent year to date to USD 4.6 billion.
Management raised its full-year 2026 sales, margin, earnings and free cash flow outlook.

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Curtiss-Wright stock traded at 432.30 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 23:00 CET on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The company had reported stronger third-quarter results on November 4 and lifted its full-year outlook across its main adjusted financial measures.

According to the Curtiss-Wright earnings release, third-quarter sales reached USD 953 million, 10 percent above the prior-year period. Adjusted diluted earnings per share rose 16 percent to USD 3.94, while adjusted operating margin expanded by 30 basis points to 19.9 percent.

Orders Extend Revenue Visibility

New orders increased 15 percent to USD 1.1 billion, producing a 1.1 times book-to-bill ratio. Backlog rose 12 percent from the end of 2025 to USD 4.6 billion, supported by demand across defense markets as well as commercial aerospace and general industrial activities.

The raised 2026 outlook calls for sales growth of 8 to 10 percent, compared with the previous range of 8 to 9 percent. Adjusted operating margin is now expected at 19.2 to 19.4 percent, adjusted diluted earnings per share at USD 15.40 to USD 15.60, and free cash flow at USD 595 million to USD 615 million.

Business Focus And Market Position

Curtiss-Wright describes itself as a global integrated company serving technology-intensive markets with a heritage rooted in aviation. Its investor-relations materials highlight continued investment in organic growth, selected acquisitions, technology leadership and long-term free cash flow generation. The company also says it targets leading positions in its key end markets and supplies technologies intended to reduce customer risk.