Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 18, 2026
Event: Adoption of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to facilitate share repurchases.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not report operational financial results such as revenue, profit, cash flow, or margins. The following capital allocation metrics are disclosed:
- Total Share Repurchase Authorization: $390 million
- Amount Under New Trading Plan: $100 million
- Remaining Authorization Post-Plan: $290 million
- Expected Completion Date: End of August 2026
Material Changes
The Company entered into a written trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 on August 18, 2026. This plan authorizes a broker to purchase up to $100 million of the Company's common stock. The plan is designed to allow repurchases during periods when the Company might otherwise be restricted by trading blackout periods or insider trading laws. No other material changes to operations or financial status are reported in this document.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Outlook: The Company expects the $100 million trading plan to be fully utilized by the end of August 2026. Subsequent trading plans may be entered into from time to time to facilitate further repurchases.
Risks: The filing includes forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties, including stock price and volume volatility, adverse developments in securities trading, and unexpected capital investment requirements. The Company references its 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Q2 2026 Form 10-Q for a comprehensive list of risk factors.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the execution of the $100 million repurchase plan in subsequent Form 10-Q filings.
- Confirm the remaining $290 million authorization balance in future capital allocation updates.
- Review the referenced 2025 Form 10-K and Q2 2026 Form 10-Q for detailed risk factors and operational performance.
- Monitor for any announcements regarding the adoption of subsequent Rule 10b5-1 plans after August 2026.