Curtiss-Wright raises 2026 guidance after Q1 sales rise 13% and EPS climbs 23%
Curtiss-Wright reported first quarter 2026 sales of $914 million, up 13%, and adjusted diluted EPS of $3.48, up 23%, with new orders up 16%. The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted guidance for sales, operating income, operating margin, diluted EPS and free cash flow, which signals higher expected profit for shareholders.
Key points
- Q1 2026 reported diluted EPS was $3.46, versus $2.68 a year earlier; adjusted operating margin rose 100 basis points to 17.6%.
- Full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $14.90 to $15.30, from $14.70 to $15.15 previously.
- Free cash flow guidance raised to $580 million to $600 million; Q1 free cash flow was negative $17 million.
The filing
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