Curtiss-Wright Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 0/6
Curtiss-Wright is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 0.13%.
Key information
0.1%
Dividend yield
1.7%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.8% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 0.1% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.7% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 7% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 29
CW: Defense Contracts And Buybacks Will Sustain Valuation Risk Going Forward
Analysts have raised their price target on Curtiss-Wright to $624.83 from $614.00, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News Averna partnered with Curtiss-Wright to develop five custom aerospace test systems, focused on stringent performance and safety requirements along with secure data handling and integration into Curtiss-Wright's manufacturing execution systems.
Narrative Update • Apr 14
CW: Defense And Aerospace Contracts Will Support Stable Long Term Returns
Analysts have nudged their price target for Curtiss-Wright up by $10 to $780, citing updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, profit margins and a modestly lower discount rate, along with a broadly similar future P/E outlook. What's in the News Averna partnered with Curtiss-Wright to develop five custom aerospace test systems, with a focus on precision load applications, repeatability, scalability and secure data handling integrated into Curtiss-Wright's manufacturing execution systems (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 31
CW: Defense Platforms And Aerospace Systems Will Drive Strong Long Term Returns
Analysts have kept the Curtiss-Wright fair value estimate steady at $770.00. Updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E inform the rationale behind this unchanged price target.Seeking Alpha • Mar 17
Curtiss-Wright: I'm Downgrading After A Huge Run And Here's Why
Summary Curtiss-Wright Corporation is downgraded from Buy to Hold as its stock price has outpaced fundamentals. CW's 2026 guidance targets 6%-8% sales growth and 8%-11% operating income growth, with margin expansion across segments. The stock trades at a 33.5x EV/EBITDA, a 50% premium to peers, implying 16% downside versus 2027 earnings. Despite strong growth in nuclear, aerospace, and defense, current CW valuation offers little upside and capital allocation remains conservative. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Mar 17
CW: Defense Contracts And Buybacks Will Support Steady Future Return Potential
Analysts have raised their implied fair value estimate for Curtiss-Wright from about $608 to around $711, citing slightly lower discount rate and revenue growth assumptions, along with higher projected profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Averna partnered with Curtiss-Wright to develop five custom aerospace test systems designed to meet strict performance and safety requirements while integrating with Curtiss-Wright's manufacturing execution systems (Key Developments).
New Narrative • Mar 03
Curtiss-Wright Corp. (CW): The Mission-Critical Architect – Driving Defense and Nuclear Modernization in 2026.
Curtiss-Wright (CW) is currently navigating a high-performance phase within the aerospace and defense sector, trading at $702.13 as of the March 3, 2026, close. Despite a broader intraday market pullback of 3.4%, the company remains a fundamental standout following its definitive Q4 2025 earnings beat on February 12.Narrative Update • Mar 02
CW: Defense Contract Wins And Buybacks Will Mask Limited Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their Curtiss-Wright fair value estimate from $537.00 to $614.00, citing updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as key drivers of the higher target. What's in the News Curtiss-Wright was awarded a 4 year contract via the Canadian Commercial Corporation to supply Recover Assist Securing and Traversing helicopter handling systems and technical field support to the U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center, with manufacturing based at its Mississauga, Ontario facility (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 16
CW: Defense Platforms And Buybacks Will Drive Strong Long Term Returns
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Curtiss-Wright to $770 from $678, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Curtiss-Wright reported completing a share repurchase of 250,000 shares between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, representing 0.67% of shares for $140 million, bringing total buybacks under the May 15, 2019 program to 6,995,590 shares or 17.46% for $1,365.13 million (company buyback update).Narrative Update • Feb 02
CW: Aerospace Platforms And Buybacks Will Support Steady Long Term Returns
Analysts have maintained their Curtiss-Wright fair value target at $678.00, with only modest adjustments to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. This reflects a generally consistent view of the company’s long term profile.Narrative Update • Jan 19
CW: Defense Platforms And Buybacks Will Support Steady Long Term Profitability
Analysts have modestly lifted their fair value estimate for Curtiss-Wright from $660.00 to $678.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Curtiss-Wright and Green Hills Software released a new commercial off the shelf computing platform that combines Curtiss-Wright's SOSA aligned V3-1222 3U VPX processing module with Green Hills Software's FACE certified INTEGRITY-178 tuMP real time operating system, targeting safety certifiable aerospace and defense applications.Narrative Update • Jan 05
CW: Future Defense Contracts And Buybacks Will Support A Balanced Outlook
Analysts now cite higher long term assumptions for fair value, margins and future P/E in raising their price target on Curtiss-Wright from US$308.11 to US$537.00. What's in the News Curtiss-Wright increased its equity buyback authorization by US$416 million on November 20, 2025, bringing the total program size to US$2.066b (company announcement).Narrative Update • Dec 18
CW: Long Term Profitability And Defense Wins Will Drive Shares Higher
Analysts have raised their price target on Curtiss-Wright from 570 dollars to 660 dollars, citing expectations for stronger long term profitability despite slightly moderating revenue growth assumptions and a marginally higher discount rate. What's in the News Curtiss-Wright increased its share repurchase authorization by 416 million dollars on November 20, 2025, raising the total buyback capacity to 2.066 billion dollars (company announcement).Narrative Update • Dec 04
CW: Expanded Buybacks Will Drive Future Returns And Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Curtiss-Wright, citing a slightly higher assumed discount rate and updated long term valuation multiples that support a fair value estimate of approximately $608.17 per share. What's in the News Curtiss-Wright increased its share repurchase authorization by $416 million on November 20, 2025, bringing total buyback capacity to $2.066 billion (company announcement).Narrative Update • Nov 20
CW: Buybacks And Defense Awards Will Guide Balanced Performance Ahead
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.Analysis Article • Nov 09
Earnings Update: Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) Just Reported Its Third-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts
Last week, you might have seen that Curtiss-Wright Corporation ( NYSE:CW ) released its quarterly result to the market...Narrative Update • Nov 06
CW: Defense Contract Wins And Capital Priorities Will Shape Fair Outlook
Narrative Update: Curtiss-Wright Analyst Price Target Adjustment Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Curtiss-Wright at $569.50, citing stable growth projections and minor updates to underlying assumptions. What's in the News Curtiss-Wright selected by American Rheinmetall to supply turret drive stabilization systems for the prototype phase of the U.S. Army's XM30 Combat Vehicle program, advancing to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase (Client Announcements).Narrative Update • Oct 23
Analysts Raise Curtiss-Wright Price Target Following Upbeat Guidance and Strategic Program Wins
Analysts have raised their price target for Curtiss-Wright from $530.83 to $569.50. They cite modest improvements in projected revenue growth and valuation metrics as the reason for this adjustment.Narrative Update • Oct 09
Rising Defense Budgets And Nuclear Resurgence Will Expand Opportunities
Analysts have raised their price target for Curtiss-Wright from $520.33 to $530.83, reflecting incremental improvements in projected revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News Curtiss-Wright is actively seeking acquisitions.Analysis Article • Sep 02
Are Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Curtiss-Wright fair value estimate is US$385 Current share...Analysis Article • Aug 10
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results
NYSE:CW 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Curtiss-Wright's Fair Values from the Community and select yours A...Narrative Update • Aug 08
Rising Defense Budgets And Nuclear Resurgence Will Expand Opportunities
Curtiss-Wright's consensus price target has increased, reflecting slightly higher expectations for both future P/E and revenue growth, with fair value revised upward from $488.83 to $520.33 per share. What's in the News Curtiss-Wright raised full-year 2025 guidance, with sales growth now at 9%-10%, operating income up 15%-18%, and diluted EPS expected at $12.70-$13.00, reflecting 16%-19% growth.Analysis Article • Aug 02
There's Reason For Concern Over Curtiss-Wright Corporation's (NYSE:CW) Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 43.3x Curtiss-Wright Corporation ( NYSE:CW ) may be sending very bearish...Analysis Article • Jul 11
What Is Curtiss-Wright Corporation's (NYSE:CW) Share Price Doing?
Curtiss-Wright Corporation ( NYSE:CW ) saw a significant share price rise of 68% in the past couple of months on the...Analysis Article • Jun 30
Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Jun 19
Returns On Capital At Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) Have Hit The Brakes
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • May 31
A Look At The Fair Value Of Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Curtiss-Wright fair value estimate is US$386 Curtiss-Wright's...Seeking Alpha • Jan 21
Curtiss-Wright: Buy On Hot Combination Of Nuclear, Defense And Commercial Aerospace
Summary Curtiss-Wright Corporation's stock has outperformed the market, gaining 80% since November 2023, driven by strong growth in aerospace, defense, and commercial nuclear sectors. Q1 2024 earnings showed a 10% revenue increase, with notable growth in Defense Electronics and Naval & Power segments, despite margin challenges. The company raised its 2024 financial guidance, expecting 7-9% revenue growth and improved margins, driven by higher Defense Electronics and Naval & Power sales. With a $410 price target, I see 12% upside potential, supported by strong free cash flow, EBITDA growth, and continued share repurchases. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: CW is not paying a notable dividend for the US market, therefore no need to check if payments are stable.
Growing Dividend: CW is not paying a notable dividend for the US market, therefore no need to check if payments are increasing.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Curtiss-Wright Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (CW) | 0.1% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Aerospace & Defense) | 1.1% |
| Analyst forecast (CW) (up to 3 years) | 0.1% |
Notable Dividend: CW's dividend (0.13%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.39%).
High Dividend: CW's dividend (0.13%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.21%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: CW is not paying a notable dividend for the US market.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: CW is not paying a notable dividend for the US market.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 00:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is covered by 20 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Peter Arment | Baird |
| Christopher Rieger | Berenberg |
| Kristine Liwag | BofA Global Research |