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CW: Buybacks And Defense Awards Will Guide Balanced Performance Ahead

Update shared on 20 Nov 2025

Fair value Increased 6.79%
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Analysts have raised their price target for Curtiss-Wright from $569.50 to $608.17. They cite expectations of stronger revenue growth and profit margins, despite a slightly higher discount rate.

What's in the News

  • Curtiss-Wright completed the repurchase of 6,745,590 shares, representing 16.78% of outstanding shares, for $1,225.13 million as part of its ongoing buyback program, which ends September 2025 (Key Developments).
  • The company provided earnings guidance for 2025, expecting total sales between $3,420 million and $3,455 million, operating income of $617 million to $630 million, and diluted earnings per share of $12.60 to $12.85 (Key Developments).
  • Curtiss-Wright has been selected by American Rheinmetall to provide its Turret Drive Stabilization System for the U.S. Army's XM30 Combat Vehicle prototype phase and is advancing to the program's next development stage (Key Developments).
  • Curtiss-Wright will supply Bell Textron Inc. with encrypted flight data recorder technology for the U.S. Army's MV-75 FLRAA tiltrotor program. This technology enhances compliance, security, and clarity in flight data management (Key Developments).
  • The company is actively pursuing acquisitions, with an emphasis on alignment with strategic and financial goals according to CEO Lynn Bamford (Key Developments).

Valuation Changes

  • Fair Value has increased from $569.50 to $608.17. This reflects a noticeable rise in the company’s estimated worth.
  • Discount Rate has risen slightly, moving from 7.44 percent to 7.58 percent.
  • Revenue Growth expectations improved from 6.94 percent to 7.78 percent. This indicates a more optimistic outlook for expansion.
  • Net Profit Margin is now higher, up from 14.60 percent to 15.43 percent.
  • Future P/E Ratio has decreased from 43.10x to 39.49x. This suggests shares may be priced more attractively relative to forward earnings.

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