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# Curtiss-Wright Stock Soars 7.32% — Adding $1.2 Billion After A Monthlong Slide
- URL: https://www.bullished.co/curtiss-wright-stock-soars-7-32-adding-1-2-billion-after-a-monthlong-slide-9be94243/
- Published: 2026-11-06T18:59:57.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-06T18:59:57.000Z
- Description: Shares entered Friday down 21% for the year, despite Wednesday’s increase in the company’s full-year earnings outlook.
- Author: Matteo Parrino
- Tags: Markets, CW, Industry: Industrials

[Curtiss-Wright](https://www.bullished.co/tag/cw/), which supplies engineered products and services to aerospace, defense, power and industrial customers, soared 7.32% to $465.61 in Friday trading, as of 1:57 PM ET, adding $1.2 billion in market value. The rebound followed a 20% slide over the previous month, while Wednesday’s earnings release had already raised its [earnings outlook](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000026324/000162828026070580/ex991%5Fcwxq326xearnings.htm?ref=bullished.co).

## A Rebound From A 20% Slide

The specific catalyst for Friday’s move was not immediately clear. CW shares were on pace for their biggest one-day gain since March 31 in Friday trading, as of 1:57 PM ET.

Curtiss-Wright entered Friday down 21% year-to-date through Thursday’s close, compared with an 8% gain for the S&P 500\. Its market value stood at $17.2 billion in Friday trading, as of 1:57 PM ET, with the stock still 42% below its 52-week high.

## Orders Grow Faster Than Sales

Wednesday’s results showed [sales of $953 million](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000026324/000162828026070580/ex991%5Fcwxq326xearnings.htm?ref=bullished.co), up 10% from $869 million a year earlier. Operating income rose 13% to $188 million, and diluted earnings were $3.77 per share; adjusted earnings reached $3.94 per share, up 16%.

New orders totaled $1.1 billion, up 15%, exceeding quarterly sales. The backlog reached $4.6 billion, up 12% year-to-date. Curtiss-Wright generated $157 million in free cash flow and repurchased $352 million of shares during the quarter.

“Orders increased 15% year-over-year, primarily driven by continued strong demand in defense electronics and growth across all of our A&D markets,” Lynn M. Bamford, chair and CEO of Curtiss-Wright, said in the [earnings release](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000026324/000162828026070580/ex991%5Fcwxq326xearnings.htm?ref=bullished.co).

Aerospace and defense sales grew 9%, with fighter jets, helicopters and submarines contributing to growth. Commercial-market sales rose 11%, supported by commercial nuclear solutions and industrial vehicle products. The company operates Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power segments; U.S. and foreign government end users accounted for 58% of net sales in 2025.

## Higher Earnings And Cash Targets

The $15.10–$15.40 full-year adjusted earnings estimate is now [$15.40–$15.60 per share](https://seekingalpha.com/news/4667189-curtiss-wright-forecasts-8-percentminus-10-percent-sales-growth-and-15%5F40-15%5F60-eps-while?ref=bullished.co). The sales outlook now calls for growth of 8%–10%, versus 8%–9% previously, and adjusted operating income growth of 12%–14%, versus 11%–13%.

The adjusted operating-margin target increased to 19.2%–19.4% from 19.1%–19.3%. Free cash flow is now forecast at $595 million–$615 million, a $10 million increase from the previous range.

Curtiss-Wright expects Defense Electronics revenue to [increase from the prior quarter](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/curtiss-wright-corp-cw-q3-231137591.html?ref=bullished.co) in the fourth quarter.

### Sources

- [Curtiss-Wright forecasts 8%-10% sales growth and $15.40-$15.60 EPS, while outlining CEO transition to Kevin Rayment (NYSE:CW) | Seeking Alpha](https://seekingalpha.com/news/4667189-curtiss-wright-forecasts-8-percentminus-10-percent-sales-growth-and-15%5F40-15%5F60-eps-while?ref=bullished.co) — seekingalpha.com
- [Defense Watch: Strong Q3 Earnings, New Military Contracts, But Democrats’ Sweep Poses Spending Hurdles](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/defense-watch-strong-q3-earnings-120000001.html?ref=bullished.co) — Yahoo Finance
- [Curtiss-Wright Corp (CW) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Backlog and Raised Guidance ...](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/curtiss-wright-corp-cw-q3-231137591.html?ref=bullished.co) — Yahoo Finance
- [Why Did Curtiss Wright (CW) Shares Drop After Its Latest Update?](https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/why-did-curtiss-wright-cw-102156624.html?ref=bullished.co) — Yahoo Finance
- [Earnings Beat Could Reset The Case For Curtiss Wright Stock](https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/earnings-beat-could-reset-case-043840757.html?ref=bullished.co) — Yahoo Finance
- [The company's filing (Curtiss-Wright)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000026324/000162828026070580/cw-20261104.htm?ref=bullished.co) — SEC filing
- [Curtiss-Wright: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors](https://www.fool.com/earnings/takeaways/2026/11/05/curtiss-wright-3-key-takeaways-for-long-term-investors/?source=iedfolrf0000001) — The Motley Fool
- [Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Curtiss-Wright (CW) Q3 Earnings](https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/3023704/here-s-what-key-metrics-tell-us-about-curtiss-wright-cw-q3-earnings?cid=CS-ZC-FT-fundamental%5Fanalysis|nfm-3023704&ref=bullished.co) — Zacks Investment Research
- [Curtiss-Wright — Form 10-Q for the quarter ended 2026-09-30 (quarterly results)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/26324/000162828026070951/cw-20260930.htm?ref=bullished.co) — SEC EDGAR
- [Curtiss-Wright — earnings release (Form 8-K, Item 2.02), filed 2026-11-05](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000026324/000162828026070580/ex991%5Fcwxq326xearnings.htm?ref=bullished.co) — SEC EDGAR

### More on Curtiss-Wright

- [Curtiss-Wright Raises Earnings Outlook To $15.40–$15.60 As Submarine And Nuclear Sales Grow](https://www.bullished.co/curtiss-wright-raises-earnings-outlook-to-15-40-15-60-as-submarine-and-nuclear-sales-grow-f92afd83/)
- [Curtiss-Wright's CFO Of Six Years Retires At Year-End, Controller Takes Interim Role](https://www.bullished.co/curtiss-wrights-cfo-of-six-years-retires-at-year-end-controller-takes-interim-role-89e0bce9/)

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