Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation Q2 FY26 Results — Earnings Call Analysis
Q2 FY26 earnings call: what management said on revenue, margins and capex.
What the Q2 FY26 call signalled
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The short version
- Total sales expected to grow 7% to 8% in 2026, driven by defense and commercial nuclear markets (Page 3). - Full year 2026 diluted EPS expected to grow 13% to 16%, ranging from $14.90 to $15.30 (Page 4).
From Curtiss-Wright Corporation's Q2 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 29 May 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- Total sales expected to grow 7% to 8% in 2026, driven by defense and commercial nuclear markets (Page 3).
- Aerospace Defense to grow 11% to 13%, benefitting from fighter jet programs and defense electronics demand (Page 3).
- Naval Defense sales projected to grow 6% to 8%, driven by submarine production and aircraft carrier programs (Page 3).
- Commercial Aerospace sales forecasted to increase 10% to 12% with OEM production ramp-ups (Page 3).
- Power & Process sales expected to increase 13% to 15%, mainly from commercial nuclear growth and SMRs (Page 3).
- General Industrial sales anticipated to be flat in 2026 but optimistic for growth starting 2027-28 (Pages 3 and 9).
- Defense Electronics sales forecasted to grow 4% to 6%, despite timing delays in tactical communications (Page 3).
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Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- In 2026, Curtiss-Wright is ramping up investments in people, systems, and capacity to increase throughput in naval businesses and prepare for future commercial nuclear awards.
- The company is focused on efficient capital deployment and maintaining a healthy balance sheet while strategically pursuing acquisitions to accelerate top and bottom line growth.
- Investments are being made to advance technology, particularly in defense electronics and critical aerospace technologies that can serve both commercial and military markets.
- R&D investments are accelerating across the portfolio to maintain strong competitive positions.
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
- Curtiss-Wright reported a record order book of nearly $4.3 billion, providing strong visibility and confidence in future top-line growth (Page 2).
- Naval and Power segment achieved a 1.5x book-to-bill ratio with strong demand for nuclear propulsion equipment and commercial nuclear aftermarket products (Page 2).
- Defense Electronics segment had its best order quarter since Q3 2024, with a Q1 order book up 18% year-over-year and a book-to-bill near 1.1x; April orders improved 46% year-over-year (Page 8).
- Industrial vehicles market showed two strong quarters of bookings, indicating improved demand momentum (Page 9).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were Curtiss-Wright Corporation Q2 FY26 results?
- Total sales expected to grow 7% to 8% in 2026, driven by defense and commercial nuclear markets (Page 3). - Full year 2026 diluted EPS expected to grow 13% to 16%, ranging from $14.90 to $15.30 (Page 4).
What is Curtiss-Wright Corporation share price analysis?
Curtiss-Wright Corporation currently shows a below-average growth signal. The stock trades at a P/E of 55.0 with a market cap of $27,622. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Curtiss-Wright Corporation planning capital expenditure?
- In 2026, Curtiss-Wright is ramping up investments in people, systems, and capacity to increase throughput in naval businesses and prepare for future commercial nuclear awards.
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