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Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) and the best and worst performers in the aerospace industry.

Curtiss-Wright stock has delivered a very large 5 year return, yet current valuation checks suggest the shares now trade at a premium to an intrinsic value estimate based on a Discounted Cash Flow model and to market multiples. That sets up a clear question for investors weighing past gains against what the current price implies for the future. Curtiss-Wright has returned about 5x over the past 5 years, which puts extra focus on whether the current price already reflects optimistic...

On August 6, Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) held its second quarter 2026 earnings call and reported that the company’s sales climbed 5% year-over-year to $924 million, but the real story was underneath. Operating income grew 12%, more than double the pace of revenue, pushing margins up 110 basis points, and free cash flow jumped 37% to $160 […]

Curtiss-Wright (CW) is back in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results that exceeded expectations, raising full year earnings guidance and outlining a multiyear US$80 million expansion of its Chesapeake, Virginia facility. See our latest analysis for Curtiss-Wright. The latest earnings beat and guidance raise appear to have supported Curtiss-Wright’s share price, which is up 22.18% year to date. The 1-year total shareholder return of 43.71% reflects strong longer term momentum...

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Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) raised its full-year 2026 earnings, revenue and free-cash-flow outlook after reporting second-quarter results that management said exceeded expectations, supported by growth across aerospace and defense and commercial markets, expanding margins and a growing order book. Sec

Moby summary of Curtiss-Wright Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings call

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Curtiss-Wright (CW) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Curtiss-Wright (CW) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +2.76% and -0.71%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

RDW heads into Q2 earnings with 70.6% projected sales growth and record backlog, but R&D spending may pressure near-term profits.

HONA's Q2 results are expected to reflect commercial aviation strength, aftermarket growth and improving defense execution after its spin-off.

TDG's acquisitions, aftermarket demand and defense backlog may support Q3 sales, margins and earnings growth.

Curtiss-Wright stock has delivered a very large 510.7% return over the past 5 years, while the current valuation checks suggest the shares now lean expensive rather than clearly cheap. Recent pullbacks in the share price sit against a low overall value score and an overvalued reading on market multiples. Over the last 5 years, Curtiss-Wright has returned 510.7%, which puts extra focus on whether the recent share price still leaves room for a reasonable entry point. Stronger expectations for...

Curtiss-Wright recently entered the June 2026 earnings season with analysts raising their consensus EPS estimates over the prior month, reflecting increasing optimism around the upcoming quarterly results based on the company’s history of outperforming expectations. This pattern of upward estimate revisions combined with a track record of beating forecasts highlights how investor sentiment is being shaped more by earnings quality and consistency than by short-term trading moves. Now we’ll...

BWXT heads into Q2 with nuclear, medical and defense demand supporting sales, while earnings are expected to edge lower.

KTOS faces a mixed quarter as record backlog and defense demand support growth, but shipment timing, higher costs and hiring challenges might have weighed.

ATI (ATI) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Hexcel (HXL) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +17.86% and +1.47%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

HII heads into Q2 earnings with sales gains expected across segments, while higher G&A costs may pressure profit.

Curtiss-Wright (CW) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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HXL's Q2 results may benefit from stronger commercial aerospace demand and higher production volumes, while rising R&D and restructuring costs could have weighed on earnings.

GD heads into Q2 earnings with a record backlog and improving defense operations as investors watch for updates on submarines and Gulfstream.

LHX enters Q2 earnings with expected support from communications, ISR, space and missile programs, while sales and EPS are projected to grow.

TXT's Q2 sales are likely to rise as Aviation, Bell and Systems strength offsets Industrial weakness, while higher costs pressure earnings.

Management raised its full-year profit forecast by double digits, but the market seems to be waiting for a second opinion.

While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies — as Jeff Bezos said, “Your margin is my opportunity”.

Curtiss-Wright (CW) has attracted fresh attention after recent share price swings, as investors weigh its US$26.2b market value, US$3.6b in revenue, and US$511.1m in net income against its current trading levels. See our latest analysis for Curtiss-Wright. Curtiss-Wright’s recent share price pullback, with a 7-day share price return of down 4% and a 30-day share price return of down 6.46%, contrasts with its stronger year-to-date share price return of 26.16% and very large 5-year total...

TDY readies for Q2 results with expected gains across key segments as estimates point to higher earnings and revenues.

AIR heads into fiscal Q4 with growth expected across Parts Supply, Repair & Engineering and Trax, while pallet demand may weigh on results.

Curtiss-Wright (CW) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.