Curtiss-Wright (NYSE: CW) reported first-quarter 2026 results after the market close on May 6.
Quarterly sales increased 13% year-over-year to $914 million. Aerospace and Defense market sales grew 14% during the period. Higher submarine revenues and actuation equipment sales drove the naval defense performance.
The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance for sales, operating margin, EPS, and free cash flow. Management scheduled a conference call for May 7 to discuss the results. The updated outlook reflects sustained demand in the defense sector, a key area for XAR investors.