Every material Form 8-K Curtiss-Wright filed with the SEC in 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $953 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $3.94, driven by double-digit growth across multiple segments. Based on strong performance, the company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted financial guidance across all major metrics.
Q3 2026 sales reached $953 million, up 10% year-over-year, with adjusted diluted EPS of $3.94, up 16%.
New orders grew 15% to $1.1 billion, contributing to a backlog of $4.6 billion.
Full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance was increased to a range of $15.40 to $15.60.
The company repurchased approximately 538,000 shares for $352 million during the third quarter.
Curtiss-Wright said CFO K. Christopher Farkas will retire effective at calendar year-end 2026 and will remain Executive Vice President until then. The Board appointed Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller Gary A. Ogilby as interim CFO effective October 6, 2026, while it searches for a permanent successor. The company states the retirement is unrelated to its business or financial performance.
Farkas stepped down as CFO and will stay as Executive Vice President until his retirement date at calendar year-end 2026
Ogilby, 45, joined the company in 2010 and has been Corporate Controller since May 2020; he keeps that role while serving as interim CFO
Compensation for Ogilby's interim CFO role has not been determined as of the filing date
The company reports third-quarter earnings on November 4, 2026
Curtiss-Wright's Board appointed Chief Operating Officer Kevin M. Rayment as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2027, and as a Board member at that time. Lynn M. Bamford, CEO since January 2021, will retire as CEO and become Executive Chair on the same date. The filing describes a planned succession, and Rayment's base salary and incentive targets are set out in the filing.
Kevin M. Rayment, age 57, joined the company in 2004 and has served as COO since April 2021 and as Executive Vice President since January 2026.
Rayment's annual base salary will be $1,100,000, with an annual target bonus of 125% of base salary.
Rayment's 2027 long-term incentive award has a target value of $5,225,000, split 30% restricted stock units, 30% performance units and 40% performance share units.
Bamford joined the company over 22 years ago and has been Chair since May 2022.
Curtiss-Wright reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $924 million, up 5%, and reported diluted EPS of $4.07, compared with $3.19 a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS was $3.72, up 15%, and the reported figure includes a $0.36 gain on equity securities. The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted guidance, including diluted EPS of $15.10 to $15.40, up from $14.90 to $15.30.
Q2 2026 sales of $924 million, up 5%; reported diluted EPS of $4.07 versus $3.19; adjusted diluted EPS of $3.72, up 15%
Full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $15.10 to $15.40 from $14.90 to $15.30
Full-year 2026 sales growth guidance raised to 8% to 9% from 7% to 8%; free cash flow guidance raised to $585 million to $605 million
Q2 2026 free cash flow of $160 million, up from $117 million a year earlier
Curtiss-Wright signed a new $1 billion revolving credit facility on May 19, 2026, replacing its $750 million facility that was set to mature in May 2027. The company says the facility supports general corporate purposes, including possible acquisitions and internal growth initiatives. The filing describes the terms as similar in covenants to the prior agreement, so the change mainly adds borrowing capacity rather than altering the company's obligations in a stated way.
New $1 billion revolving credit facility matures May 19, 2031; it replaces the $750 million facility, which was terminated with no early termination penalties or fees
Up to $200 million of the facility may be used for letters of credit; the agreement allows up to $500 million in incremental term loans or commitment increases, subject to lender discretion
Borrowings bear interest at rates tied to benchmark rates plus margins of 0.675% to 1.225%, based on the company's consolidated leverage ratio
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. is administrative agent; the company said the new agreement's covenants are no more restrictive than those in the prior agreement
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.
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.
Curtiss-Wright reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on February 11, 2026, with Q4 sales up 15% to $947 million and diluted EPS rising to $3.69 from $3.09 a year earlier. The company also gave 2026 guidance of $3,710 million to $3,765 million in sales and adjusted diluted EPS of $14.70 to $15.15, which it says is 11% to 15% growth over 2025 adjusted EPS.
Q4 2025 sales were $947 million, up 15%, and diluted EPS was $3.69 versus $3.09; adjusted diluted EPS was $3.79, up 16%.
Full-year 2025 sales were $3.5 billion, up 12%, and diluted EPS was $12.87 versus $10.55 in 2024.
2026 guidance: total sales of $3,710 million to $3,765 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $14.70 to $15.15; free cash flow guidance is $575 million to $595 million.
The company repurchased $465 million of stock in 2025 and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 a share.
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