Curtiss-Wright’s CW robust presence in the aerospace market, solid liquidity and low debt are strong positives. Given its growth prospects, CW makes for a solid investment option in the Aerospace sector.
Let’s focus on the factors that make this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company a strong investment pick at the moment.
Growth Projections & Surprise History of CW
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings per share is pegged at $14.90, which indicates year-over-year growth of 12.6%.
The consensus estimate for 2026 sales is $3.75 billion, which indicates year-over-year growth of 7.3%.
CW’s long-term (three-to-five years) earnings growth rate is pegged at 14%.
It delivered an average earnings surprise of 7.10% in the last four quarters.
CW Stock’s Debt Position
Currently, the company’s total debt-to-capital is 27.44%, better than the industry’s average of 43.21%.
CW’s times interest earned (TIE) ratio at the end of the fourth quarter of 2025 was 15.37. A TIE ratio of more than one indicates that the company will be able to meet its interest payment obligations in the near term without any problems.
CW’s Liquidity
CW’s current ratio at the end of the fourth quarter of 2025 was 1.44. A current ratio of greater than one indicates the company’s ability to meet its future short-term liabilities without difficulties.
Curtiss-Wright’s Expanding Clean Energy and Defense Outlook
Curtiss-Wright is set to benefit from the global shift toward cleaner energy, especially nuclear power, as countries work to cut emissions and meet rising electricity demand. The company plays a critical role in new-build nuclear reactor projects by supplying reactor coolant pumps, as well as a variety of ancillary plant products and services for the Generation III+ Westinghouse AP1000 reactors. The long-term growth opportunities for the company remain solid in this market, backed by new AP1000 orders, with the potential for 20-25 reactors to be built in Central and Eastern Europe. Both Poland and Bulgaria are expected to begin production before the end of the decade. The company is also exploring opportunities in the United States.
At the same time, strong demand in defense and aerospace is supporting the company’s long-term outlook. Higher U.S. funding for submarine programs and broader increases in global defense budgets are driving growth in its Naval & Power segment. Improving air traffic and rising production needs are also boosting demand for Curtiss-Wright’s components in the commercial aerospace market. With steady cash generation, a solid balance sheet and ongoing shareholder returns, the company remains well-positioned across its key end markets.
CW Stock’s Price Performance
Shares of CW have gained 129.8% in the past year compared with the industry’s 42% growth.
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Other Stocks to Consider
Other top-ranked stocks from the same industry are Astronics ATRO, Innovative Solutions and Support ISSC and Woodward WWD. Each of these stocks currently carry a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Astronics delivered an average earnings surprise of 31.72% in the last four quarters. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ATRO’s 2026 sales is pinned at $962 million, which indicates year-over-year growth of 11.6%.
Innovative Solutions delivered an average earnings surprise of 106.94% in the last four quarters. The consensus estimate for ISSC’s fiscal 2026 sales is pinned at $91.4 million, which indicates year-over-year growth of 8.4%.
Woodward delivered an average earnings surprise of 17.93% in the last four quarters. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WWD’s fiscal 2026 sales is pinned at $4.14 billion, which indicates year-over-year growth of 16%.
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