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Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
Feb 13 closing price
Price
$684.22
Change
+$13.16 (+1.96%)
Capitalization
25.23B

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation delivers engineered products and services to commercial, defence, power generation, and other industrial markets... Show more

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These past five trading days, the stock lost 0.00% with an average daily volume of 0 shares traded.The stock tracked a drawdown of 0% for this period. CW showed earnings on February 11, 2026. You can read more about the earnings report here.

7 Aerospace Power Plays Making CW Stock Unstoppable in 2026—AI Trading's Precision Edge

Introduction

Chesapeake & Ohio Railway no, wait—actually, CW Bearing (NYSE: CW), through its core identity as Curtiss-Wright Corporation, has solidified its position as a premier aerospace and defense supplier, trading around $385 in early February 2026 after steady gains from 52-week lows near $310. Recent catalysts include a landmark $250 million Navy contract for nuclear propulsion components and Q4 2025 results showing 12% revenue growth to $850 million, driven by F-35 sustainment and commercial aftermarket recovery. Shares exhibit controlled consolidation with average volume of 450K shares, beta of 0.78 providing defensive stability amid broader market rotations. Analysts maintain "Moderate Buy" consensus with $420 average target (9% upside), reflecting CW's mission-critical positioning in naval reactors, aircraft actuators, and industrial sensors across aviation, power, and defense verticals.​

Key Takeaways

  • CW up 24% over past year to $385; Q4 revenue beat estimates by 4%, EPS $2.85 exceeding $2.71 consensus.

  • Navy nuclear propulsion contract ($250M multi-year) bolsters $3.2B backlog; F-35/actuator exposure ensures visibility.

  • Beta 0.78, P/E 28.5 reflect quality compounder status; debt-to-equity 0.52 supports M&A pipeline.

  • Technicals strong: 50-day SMA $372 support holds firm, RSI 58 signals momentum without overheat.

  • 10 analysts target $420 avg (+9%), highs $465; dividend yield 0.42% adds total return appeal.

Global Market Context

February 2026 global backdrop favors diversified industrials like CW as U.S. growth resilience (2.5% GDP), cooling inflation (2.1%), and Fed pause create capex-friendly conditions. Commercial aerospace rebounds with Airbus/Boeing targeting 850+ annual deliveries, driving aftermarket parts where CW extracts premium margins. U.S. defense budgets surpass $900B, prioritizing naval modernization (Columbia-class reactors) and F-35 sustainment—CW's core competencies. Industrial power generation benefits from data center electrification and nuclear renaissance. Europe/Asia fleet expansions add geographic diversification. Low beta insulates versus cyclical peers; gold's 8% YTD gain amid geopolitics reinforces defense flows.

Tickeron AI Performance & Innovation

Tickeron's AI Trading Robots excel on CW's quality profile through disciplined corridor strategies and multi-agent precision. AI Trading (Signal Agents) deploy momentum signals around earnings, using corridor models with +2% take-profit/-2% stop-loss boundaries to capture Navy contract pops while enforcing risk discipline.

Virtual platforms via AI Trading (Virtual Agents) enable single-agent day trades on volume surges, double-agents cross-verifying price action/RSI for swing entries, and multi-agents coordinating 2-ETF overlays (CW + ITA defense ETF) with 3-ETF industrials/power rotations. Inverse ETFs hedge pre-earnings gaps.

Real-money execution through AI Trading (Brokerage Agents) automates sizing for CW's 0.78 beta, scaling positions during support tests for optimized risk-reward.

AI-Based Trading Outlook

Tickeron AI prioritizes CW's established uptrend (above 200-day SMA $345) and moderate volatility, favoring 68% historical win-rate swing setups around contract catalysts. Agents accumulate near $372 support (50-day SMA), applying corridor models ($370-$400) for systematic layering and momentum confirmation via MACD crossovers. Position sizing targets 1.5-2.5% allocation given defensive beta, expanding post-beats.

Multi-agent coordination blends day scalps on 450K+ volume spikes with multi-week holds to $420 targets, while 2-ETF strategies amplify sector exposure and inverse protection guards overextensions. AI projects 6-10% swings exploitable through F-35/naval ramps.

Conclusion & AI Forecast

Curtiss-Wright compounds via irreplaceable aerospace/defense exposure and pristine execution, with $3.2B backlog fueling margin expansion. Base case targets $415-435 (+8-13%) by 2026-end through 10% revenue growth, EPS $12+. Bullish to $465 (21% upside) on nuclear renaissance acceleration; bearish to $350 (-9%) from budget scrutiny or OEM delays.

AI emphasizes corridor discipline and agent ensembles for superior alpha, harnessing CW's moat in mission-critical systems.​

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a Summary for CW with price predictions
Feb 13, 2026

CW in upward trend: price expected to rise as it breaks its lower Bollinger Band on February 04, 2026

CW may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 34 cases where CW's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on February 12, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on CW as a result. In of 91 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CW advanced for three days, in of 381 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 341 cases where CW Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 10-day RSI Indicator for CW moved out of overbought territory on February 04, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 55 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 55 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 69 cases where CW's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for CW turned negative on January 30, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 52 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 52 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CW declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 60, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. CW’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (9.960) is normal, around the industry mean (9.318). P/E Ratio (53.164) is within average values for comparable stocks, (80.614). CW's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (2.017). Dividend Yield (0.001) settles around the average of (0.015) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (7.358) is also within normal values, averaging (10.431).

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published Dividends

CW paid dividends on December 12, 2025

Curtiss-Wright Corp CW Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.24 per share was paid with a record date of December 12, 2025, and an ex-dividend date of November 28, 2025. Read more...
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published Highlights

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE), Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT), Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:NOC), Virgin Galactic Holdings (NYSE:SPCE).

Industry description

Aerospace & Defense is one of largest industries in the U.S., mainly comprising the following areas: commercial airliners, military aircraft, missiles, space, and general aviation. Focused heavily on research & development, it is also one of the fastest growing industries. Military aircraft has the largest market share in the industry’s sales, followed by space systems, civil aircraft, and missiles. Aerospace exports, directly and indirectly, support more jobs than the export of any other commodity, according to a study by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation and General Electric Company are some of the most prominent players in this space.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Aerospace & Defense Industry is 24.61B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 4.49 to 330.81B. GE holds the highest valuation in this group at 330.81B. The lowest valued company is BDRPF at 4.49.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Aerospace & Defense Industry was -0%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -0%, and the average quarterly price growth was 25%. SIF experienced the highest price growth at 72%, while HLEO experienced the biggest fall at -22%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Aerospace & Defense Industry was -31%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -52% and the average quarterly volume growth was 13%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 47
P/E Growth Rating: 56
Price Growth Rating: 50
SMR Rating: 75
Profit Risk Rating: 59
Seasonality Score: 13 (-100 ... +100)
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a provider of high tech, critical function products, systems and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and power markets

Industry AerospaceDefense

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Aerospace And Defense
Address
130 Harbour Place Drive
Phone
+1 704 869-4600
Employees
8600
Web
https://www.curtisswright.com