Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$476.01 -4.17% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $471.53

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 62/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $18.35B
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As of 2026-11-02, Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $476.01 (-4.17% 1D, market cap $18.35B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, CW ranks #201 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), CW carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 37.9x, gross margin of 37.2%, and ROIC of 17.1%. By comparison, AEIS (Advanced Energy Industries Inc.) holds a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 73.3x, ROIC 12.5%, cap $9.60B) and VICR (Vicor Corporation) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 80.4x, ROIC 8.5%, cap $9.54B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CW leads on earnings multiple (37.9x) while VRT leads on capital efficiency (19.1% ROIC).

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Per CW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000026324), Curtiss-Wright Corporation generated $3.50B in revenue (+12.1% YoY), $484.2M in net income, and $553.7M in free cash flow against $5.22B in total assets and $757.9M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (37% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $471.54 (-0.94%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 15.8% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 62/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 54.3% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C+
Cash (16)Whales (6)SEC (18)Macro (9)CEO (13)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.8% Base Target
$849 Bull$485 Base$378 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CW)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (62/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CW SCORES 62/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (29% of score)

Altman Z-Score 6.46 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 9/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+16/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 15.8% FCF Margin ($553.7M FCF) & 37.2% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-14 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
70
Grade B$502.05-1.4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
67
Grade B-$495.25-3.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
65
Grade C+$476.94-0.2% Next Q
Current
62
Grade C$476.01+0.7% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 62/100 (C) score, CW faces multiple-compression risk if 37.9x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 34.7% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($535.39) or 200D SMA ($667.24) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($484.58) toward Bear Floor ($377.97).

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12M Bear Case FloorTarget $377.97
$7,940
$-2,060 (-20.6%)
12M Consensus BaseTarget $484.58
$10,180
+$180 (+1.8%)
12M Bull Case BreakoutTarget $848.57
$17,827
+$7,827 (+78.3%)

Wall Street Analyst Breakdown & Historical Accuracy Audit (28 Desks)

Street Historical Accuracy: 64/100
● Strong Buy / Buy: 17● Hold: 9● Sell: 2
Wall Street FirmStance12M Target1Y AccuracyTrack Grade
Morgan StanleyInstitutional Equity DeskHOLD$50474%A
Goldman SachsSector Coverage LeadBUY$79869%B
JP MorganUS Large-Cap ResearchHOLD$43158%C
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CW // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -33.78%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $477.5H $496.7L $476.0C $476.0VOL 385.3K
RES: $711.5SUP: $435.1SMA50: $535.4SMA200: $667.2
$833.0$730.1$627.2$524.4$421.5RES $711.5SUP $435.1$476.02026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
29.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +12.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Technology Rank #201 of 714 ⚔️ AEIS vs CW Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (CW vs. AEIS, VICR, PI, VRT)

Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) ranks #201 by composite RQD confidence (62/100, grade C) and #113 by equity capitalization ($18.35B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CW leads on earnings valuation at 37.9x trailing P/E, while VRT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 19.1% ROIC and 36.3% gross margin. VRT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 65/100 (C) compared with CW at 62/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CW ACTIVE
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
C 62/100 37.9x 37.2% 17.1% -4.17% $18.35B Benchmark Subject
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc.
D+ 56/100 73.3x 37.7% 12.5% -7.38% $9.60B /aeis-vs-cw →
VICR
Vicor Corporation
D+ 57/100 80.4x 63.6% 8.5% -7.52% $9.54B /vicr-vs-cw →
PI
Impinj Inc.
C- 60/100 — 52.5% -0.1% -1.58% $5.63B /pi-vs-cw →
VRT
Vertiv Holdings LLC
C 65/100 71.0x 36.3% 19.1% -5.46% $94.69B /vrt-vs-cw →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000026324

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) reported GAAP revenue of $3.50B (+12.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.12B , and +22.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $484.2M, operating cash flow of $643.4M, and free cash flow of $553.7M (+14.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, CW closed FY2025 with $5.22B in total assets against $757.9M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 6.46, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $3.50B $484.2M $643.4M $553.7M $5.22B $757.9M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $3.12B $405.0M $544.3M $483.3M $4.99B $958.9M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $2.85B $354.5M $448.1M $320.0M $10.09B $2.36B

3. CW Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is CW stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $476.01 (-4.17% 1D, market cap $18.35B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, CW ranks #201 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CW compare to AEIS and VICR in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), CW carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 37.9x, gross margin of 37.2%, and ROIC of 17.1%. By comparison, AEIS (Advanced Energy Industries Inc.) holds a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 73.3x, ROIC 12.5%, cap $9.60B) and VICR (Vicor Corporation) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 80.4x, ROIC 8.5%, cap $9.54B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CW leads on earnings multiple (37.9x) while VRT leads on capital efficiency (19.1% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CW?

Per CW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000026324), Curtiss-Wright Corporation generated $3.50B in revenue (+12.1% YoY), $484.2M in net income, and $553.7M in free cash flow against $5.22B in total assets and $757.9M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (37% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is CW trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CW last traded at $476.01 (-4.17% on volume of 261,333 shares), positioning the stock -11.09% below its 50-day simple moving average ($535.39) and -28.66% below its 200-day simple moving average ($667.24). Across its 52-week range of $453.43 to $808.16, CW sits at the 6.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.3% ($446.02 to $506.00).

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What is CW's 12-month stock price target?

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) carries a 12-month consensus base price target of $484.58 (+1.8% from $476.01), with a bull-case target of $848.57 and a bear-case floor of $377.97.

Is CW stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now?

Roarable's 5-Pillar RQD Quant Engine rates CW C (Hold — HOLD) with an RQD Confidence score of 62/100.

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CW — Curtiss-Wright Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:13:56Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

The per the Roarable RQD rating, CW scores 62 out of 100, a letter grade of C, labeled "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 16 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 17.1% and an FCF yield of 3.02%. For an investor, the business is generating real returns on capital, but a 3.02% FCF yield means the cash generation is priced at a premium rather than cheap.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 6 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar measures institutional accumulation and options positioning and scores weakly. The implication is that large institutional money is not providing a strong demand tailwind in the source data.
  • Insider Conviction: 13 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow at a moderate level, suggesting some insider signal but not a decisive one.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 9 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta of 1.3 and sector sensitivity place CW below average on macro fit. An investor should expect the stock to amplify market moves.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 18 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z of 6.46, Piotroski F of 9/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.3 indicate the strongest pillar, a financially sound balance sheet.

Taken together, the rating points to a business with strong capital efficiency and balance-sheet quality, offset by a demanding valuation (per the market data, P/E TTM of 37.9 and EV/EBITDA of 26.4), weak institutional flow, and above-market volatility. The rating frames CW as balanced risk-reward rather than a clear upside or downside setup.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
496.74$18.35B37.931.826.413.110.19%1.3$453.43 - $808.1617.1%

Business

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a NYSE-listed issuer classified under the Technology sector and the Industrial Machinery/Components industry, per the profile section. The source data does not describe its products, customers, or revenue model beyond the sector and industry classification. Its market capitalization is $18.3B per the profile.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$3498.4M$633.5M$484.2MN/A$553.7M$371.3M$757.9M
FY 2024$3121.2M$528.6M$405.0MN/A$483.3M$385.0M$958.9M
FY 2023$2845.4M$484.6M$354.5MN/A$320.0MN/A$2361.2M

Per the SEC financials, revenue, operating income, net income, and FCF all rose across the three reported fiscal years, and debt fell from $2361.2M in FY 2023 to $757.9M in FY 2025. Per the market data, gross margin is 37.2%, operating margin 18.1%, and net margin 13.8%, with ROIC of 17.1%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 6.46 and the Piotroski F-Score is 9/9, with Debt/Equity of 0.3, which together describe a strong balance sheet posture.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news section, the six headlines are:

  • Market Wire (yellow): A Yahoo Finance piece asking whether CW is a good defense stock to buy in 2026, and a StockInvest.us forecast piece asking whether to buy CW.
  • Risk Watch (red): A Yahoo Finance report that CW stock is falling today; a Seeking Alpha report that CW dropped 8% after a CFO transition announcement; and a TradingView report of a 12-month price target cut to $726, implying 45% upside.
  • Market Wire (yellow): A debelegger.nl chart and analysis page.

Per the news section, the risk-watch items cluster around a CFO transition and a negative price-action narrative, while the market-wire items are neutral-to-positive commentary. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What products and end markets generate CW's revenue, and how concentrated is its customer base?
  • What is the reason for the CFO transition and how does it affect near-term execution?
  • Why do the EPS fields read N/A for all reported periods when the net income figures are present?
  • Which institutional holders and insiders are driving the 13F and Form 4 signals behind the RQD flow pillars?
  • How does the 17.1% ROIC compare with CW's cost of capital and with its sector peers?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CW (C • RQD 62/100) a Buy at $496.74?

Welcome to the CW (Curtiss-Wright Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 62/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Industrial Machinery/Components. Bulls point to capital efficiency (17.1% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (37.9x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

FO ForensicBear Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $377.52 (-24.0%)
Spot @ $496.74

Pump the brakes on CW — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CW, but look at what you are paying: 37.9x trailing P/E with 37.2% gross margins. Unless Curtiss-Wright Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

CA CashFlowKing Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $606.02 (+22.0%)
Spot @ $496.74

CW cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CW, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Industrial Machinery/Components and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $496.74 (52-wk range $453.43 - $808.16), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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