Curtiss-Wright — May 6, 2026 release
Fiscal 2026 first-quarter results · 8-K Item 2.02 · Exhibit 99.1 · 0001628280-26-031693
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Aerospace Defense Sales Growth
“11 - 13%”
Period
FY2026
Measure
Company-defined measure
Source
Guidance table
All guidance in this release · 31
Sales for FY2026
“7% to 8% growth”
Operating margin for FY2026
“19.0% to 19.2%”
Diluted EPS for FY2026
“$14.90 to $15.30”
Free cash flow (FCF) for FY2026
“$580 million to $600 million”
Quarterly dividend
“$0.24 a share”
Total Sales for FY2026
“$3,740 - $3,795”
Total operating income for FY2026
“$712 - $729”
Total operating income, Chg vs 2025 Adjusted for FY2026
“9 - 12%”
Operating Income for FY2025
“9 - 12%”
Diluted earnings per share for FY2026
“$14.90 - $15.30”
Free cash flow, Chg vs 2025 Adjusted for FY2026
“5 - 8%”
Naval & Power Sales, Chg vs 2025 Adjusted for FY2026
“9 - 11%”
Diluted earnings per share, Chg vs 2025 Adju… for FY2026
“13 - 16%”
Diluted shares outstanding for FY2026
“37.1”
Effective tax rate for FY2026
“21.5%”
Aerospace & Industrial Operating margin, Chg… for FY2026
“100 - 120 bps”
Defense Electronics Operating margin, Chg vs… for FY2026
“0 - 20 bps”
Naval & Power Operating margin, Chg vs 2025 … for FY2026
“40 - 60 bps”
Operating Margin for FY2025
“40 - 60 bps”
Aerospace Defense Sales Growth for FY2026
“11 - 13%”
Ground Defense Sales Growth for FY2026
“(4 - 6%)”
Defense Electronics Operating Income, Chg vs… for FY2026
“4 - 6%”
Commercial Aerospace Sales Growth for FY2026
“10 - 12%”
Aerospace & Industrial Operating Income, Chg… for FY2026
“13 - 15%”
Power & Process Sales Growth for FY2026
“13 - 15%”
Total Commercial Sales Growth for FY2026
“8 - 10%”
Aerospace & Industrial Sales, Chg vs 2025 Ad… for FY2026
“6 - 8%”
Total Aerospace & Defense Sales Growth for FY2026
“6 - 8%”
Total Sales, Chg vs 2025 Adjusted for FY2026
“7 - 8%”
Total Curtiss-Wright Sales Growth for FY2026
“7 - 8%”
Total Sales for FY2025
“7 - 8%”
Exhibit 99.1 · full document
Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 1 Exhibit 99.1 CURTISS-WRIGHT REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND RAISES FULL-YEAR 2026 GUIDANCE FOR SALES, OPERATING MARGIN, EPS AND FREE CASH FLOW DAVIDSON, N.C. – May 6, 2026 – Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. First Quarter 2026 Highlights: • Reported sales of $914 million, up 13%, operating income of $160 million, up 23%, operating margin of 17.5%, and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.46; • Adjusted operating income of $160 million, up 20%; • Adjusted operating margin of 17.6%, up 100 basis points; • Adjusted diluted EPS of $3.48, up 23%; and • New orders of $1.2 billion, up 16%, reflecting a 1.3x book-to-bill. Raised Full-Year 2026 Adjusted Financial Outlook: • Sales guidance increased to new range of 7% to 8% growth (previously 6% to 8%), which continues to reflect growth in the majority of Curtiss-Wright's end markets; • Operating income guidance increased to new range of 9% to 12% growth (previously 8% to 11%); • Operating margin guidance range increased to new range of 19.0% to 19.2%, representing an increase of 40 to 60 basis points compared with the prior year; • Diluted EPS guidance increased to new range of $14.90 to $15.30, now up 13% to 16% (previously $14.70 to $15.15, or 11% to 15%); and • F ree cash flow (FCF) guidance range increased by $5 million to $580 million to $600 million, which continues to reflect greater than 105% FCF conversion. "Curtiss-Wright delivered strong first quarter 2026 results, exceeding our overall expectations, highlighted by double-digit sales growth in both our total A&D and Commercial end markets, significant operating margin expansion, 23% growth in adjusted diluted EPS, and better-than-expected free cash flow generation , " said Lynn M. Bamford, Chair and CEO of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. "We also achieved strong momentum in orders, up 16% year-over-year, which resulted in a 1.3x book-to-bill, underpinned by heightened demand across our defense, commercial nuclear and industrial markets." "Based upon our overall strong start to the year, we have confidently increased our full-year 2026 guidance ranges for sales, operating income, operating margin, diluted EPS and free cash flow. Additionally, as we successfully execute on our Pivot to Growth strategy, we continue to maintain an efficient balance sheet, with ample liquid ity, to support our disciplined capital allocation strategy. Overall, Curtiss-Wright remains strategically aligned with many favorable secular growth trends a cross our markets and well positioned to deliver long-term profitable growth for our shareholders." Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 2 First Quarter 2026 Operating Results (In millions) Q1-2026 Q1-2025 Change Reported Sales $ 914 $ 806 13 % Operating income $ 160 $ 129 23 % Operating margin 17.5 % 16.0 % 150 bps Adjusted (1) Sales $ 914 $ 806 13 % Operating income $ 160 $ 134 20 % Operating margin 17.6 % 16.6 % 100 bps (1) Reconciliations of Reported to Adjusted operating results are available in the Appendix. • Sales of $914 million, up $108 million, or 13% compared with the prior year ; • Total Aerospace & Defense (A&D) market sales increased 14%, while total Commercial market sales increased 12%; • In our A&D mark ets, we experienced stronger than expected growth in the defense markets, principally driven by higher submarine revenues in naval defense and overall higher sales of actuation equipment, in addition to continued strong OEM sales growth in the commercial aerospace market; • In our Commercial markets, we experienced strong growth in the power & process market driven by higher sales of commercial nuclear solutions, as well as modest sales growth in the general industrial market; and • Adjusted operating income of $160 million increased 20%, while Adjusted operating margin increased 100 basis points to 17.6%. This performance was mainly driven by favorable overhead absorption on higher revenues in all three segments, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation. Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 3 First Quarter 2026 Segment Performance Aerospace & Industrial (In millions) Q1-2026 Q1-2025 Change Reported Sales $ 255 $ 227 12 % Operating income $ 38 $ 30 29 % Operating margin 15.1 % 13.2 % 190 bps Adjusted (1) Sales $ 255 $ 227 12 % Operating income $ 39 $ 32 24 % Operating margin 15.4 % 13.9 % 150 bps (1) Note: Reconciliations of Reported to Adjusted operating results are available in the Appendix. • Sales of $255 million, up $28 million, or 12%; • Aerospace defense market revenue growth reflected increased year-over-year sales of sensors products and surface treatment services, as well as higher than anticipated sales of actuation equipment, supporting various domestic and international fighter jet programs; • Growth in the ground defense market reflected higher sales of electromechanical actuation equipment; • Commercial aerospace market revenue growth reflected higher OEM sales of actuation equipment, sensors products and surface treatment services on narrowbody and widebody platforms; • Growth in the general industrial market mainly reflected higher sales of industrial vehicle products serving off-highway vehicle platforms; and • Adjusted operating income was $39 million, up 24% from the prior year, while Adjusted operating margin increased 150 basis points to 15.4% , driven by favorable absorption on higher revenues and the benefits of the Company's restructuring initiatives, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation. Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 4 Defense Electronics (In millions) Q1-2026 Q1-2025 Change Reported Sales $ 256 $ 245 5 % Operating income $ 72 $ 67 7 % Operating margin 28.1 % 27.5 % 60 bps Adjusted (1) Sales $ 256 $ 245 5 % Operating income $ 72 $ 67 7 % Operating margin 28.1 % 27.5 % 60 bps (1) Note: Reconciliations of Reported to Adjusted operating results are available in the Appendix. • Sales of $256 million, up $11 million, or 5%; • Higher revenue in the aerospace defense market was principally driven by increased global sales of embedded computing and avionics equipment, partially offset by the timing of revenues on various helicopter programs; • Ground defense market revenues were essentially flat, as the benefit of higher sales of turret drive stabilization and ammunition handling systems equipment to various international customers was offset by the timing of tactical communications equipment sales supporting various domestic programs; • Lower revenue in the naval defense market reflected timing of embedded computing equipment sales supporting various domestic and international programs; • Commercial aerospace market revenue growth principally reflected higher sales of aerospace instrumentation equipment to OEM customers; and • Adjusted operating income was $72 million, up 7% from the prior year, while Adjusted operating margin increased 60 basis points to 28.1%, primarily due to favorable absorption on higher revenues, mix of products, and the benefits of the Company's restructuring initiatives, partially offset by higher investment in research and development and unfavorable foreign currency translation . Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 5 Naval & Power (In millions) Q1-2026 Q1-2025 Change Reported Sales $ 402 $ 333 21 % Operating income $ 60 $ 42 43 % Operating margin 14.9 % 12.6 % 230 bps Adjusted (1) Sales $ 402 $ 333 21 % Operating income $ 60 $ 45 33 % Operating margin 14.9 % 13.5 % 140 bps (1) Reconciliations of Reported to Adjusted operating results are available in the Appendix. • Sales of $402 million, up $69 million, or 21%; • Revenue growth in the naval defense market was driven by the timing of production on the Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarine programs, in addition to higher sales of aftermarket fleet services as well as aircraft handling systems equipment to international customers; • Higher revenue in the aerospace defense market reflected increased sales of arresting systems equipment supporting international customers; • Higher power & process market revenues reflected higher sales of commercial nuclear solutions supporting both the maintenance of existing operating reactors globally, as well as next-generation advanced reactors, as these projects begin to transition from development to the initial prototype stage; and • Adjusted operating income was $60 million, up 33% from the prior year, while Adjusted operating margin increased 140 basis points to 14.9%, primarily due to favorable absorption on higher revenues, mix of products, and the benefits of the Company's restructuring initiatives, partially offset by higher investment in research and development. Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 6 Free Cash Flow (In millions) Q1-2026 Q1-2025 Change Net cash used for operating activities $ (6) $ (39) 85 % Capital expenditures (12) (16) 25 % Free cash flow $ (17) $ (55) 68 % • Free cash flow of ($17) million increased $37 million, principally driven by higher cash earnings and improved working capital. New Orders and Backlog • New orders of approximately $1.2 billion increased 16% compared with the prior year, principally reflecting strong demand across our naval defense, commercial nuclear and industrial end markets; and • Backlog of approximately $4.3 billion, up 5% fro m December 31, 2025, reflects higher demand across the A&D and Commercial markets. Share Repurchase and Dividends • During the first quarter, the Company repurchased 21,865 shares of its common stock for approximately $14 million; and • The Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 a share. Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 7 Full-Year 2026 Guidance The Company is updating its full-year 2026 Adjusted financial guidance (1) as follows: ($ In millions, except EPS) 2026 Adjusted Non-GAAP Guidance (Prior) 2026 Adjusted Non-GAAP Guidance (Current) Change vs 2025 Adjusted (Current) Total Sales $3,710 - $3,765 $3,740 - $3,795 7 - 8% Operating Income $703 - $722 $712 - $729 9 - 12% Operating Margin 18.9% - 19.2% 19.0% - 19.2% 40 - 60 bps Diluted EPS $14.70 - $15.15 $14.90 - $15.30 13 - 16% Free Cash Flow (2) $575 - $595 $580 - $600 5 - 8% (1) Reconciliations of Reported to Adjusted 2025 operating results and 2026 financial guidance are available in the Appendix and exclude first-year purchase accounting costs associated with prior-year acquisitions as well as costs associated with both our FY24 and FY26 Restructuring Programs. (2) 2026 Free Cash Flow guidance includes higher capital expenditures supporting growth and efficiency, reflecting a year-over-year increase of approximately $25 million compared with 2025 results. ********** A more detailed breakdown of the Company’s 2026 financial guidance by segment and by market, as well as all reconciliations of Reported GAAP amounts to Adjusted non-GAAP amounts, can be found in the accompanying schedules. Historical financial results are available in the Investor Relations section of Curtiss-Wright’s website. Conference Call & Webcast Information The Company will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results and business outlook at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 7, 2026. A live webcast of the call and the accompanying financial presentation, as well as a webcast replay of the call, will be made available on the internet by visiting the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.curtisswright.com . (Tables to Follow) Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 8 CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED) ($'s in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Product sales $ 771,019 $ 678,977 Service sales 142,668 126,668 Total net sales 913,687 805,645 Cost of product sales 504,515 442,090 Cost of service sales 77,689 71,091 Total cost of sales 582,204 513,181 Gross profit 331,483 292,464 Research and development expenses 24,182 23,019 Selling expenses 44,546 39,925 General and administrative expenses 102,336 99,029 Restructuring expenses 910 1,286 Operating income 159,509 129,205 Interest expense 9,941 10,143 Other income, net 8,197 6,030 Earnings before income taxes 157,765 125,092 Provision for income taxes (29,579) (23,755) Net earnings $ 128,186 $ 101,337 Basic earnings per share $ 3.47 $ 2.69 Diluted earnings per share $ 3.46 $ 2.68 Dividends per share $ 0.24 $ 0.21 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 36,897 37,683 Diluted 37,058 37,851 Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 9 CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) ($'s in thousands, except par value) March 31, December 31, 2026 2025 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 343,447 $ 371,345 Receivables, net 996,331 932,344 Inventories, net 640,642 615,097 Other current assets 91,247 99,688 Total current assets 2,071,667 2,018,474 Property, plant, and equipment, net 379,454 382,200 Goodwill 1,685,367 1,692,490 Other intangible assets, net 516,051 532,381 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 210,950 198,603 Prepaid pension asset 340,206 333,547 Other assets 66,386 63,597 Total assets $ 5,270,081 $ 5,221,292 Liabilities Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term and short-term debt $ 200,000 $ 200,000 Accounts payable 277,208 310,303 Accrued expenses 203,226 242,942 Deferred revenue 568,967 561,452 Other current liabilities 110,758 90,870 Total current liabilities 1,360,159 1,405,567 Long-term debt 757,635 757,884 Deferred tax liabilities 159,556 154,002 Accrued pension and other postretirement benefit costs 69,211 71,417 Long-term operating lease liability 190,748 178,466 Other liabilities 100,927 120,382 Total liabilities $ 2,638,236 $ 2,687,718 Stockholders' equity Common stock, $1 par value $ 49,187 $ 49,187 Additional paid in capital 162,326 165,014 Retained earnings 4,429,993 4,310,680 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (194,028) (173,812) Less: cost of treasury stock (1,815,633) (1,817,495) Total stockholders' equity $ 2,631,845 $ 2,533,574 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 5,270,081 $ 5,221,292 Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 10 Use and Definitions of Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited) The Corporation supplements its financial information determined under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) with certain non-GAAP financial information. Curtiss-Wright believes that these Adjusted (non-GAAP) measures provide investors with improved transparency in order to better measure Curtiss-Wright’s ongoing operating and financial performance and provide more relevant comparisons of our key financial metrics to our peers. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures, and other companies may define such measures differently. Curtiss-Wright encourages investors to review its financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure. Reconciliations of “Reported” GAAP amounts to “Adjusted” non-GAAP amounts are furnished within this release. The following definitions are provided: Adjusted Sales, Operating Income, Operating Margin, Net Earnings and Diluted EPS These Adjusted financials are defined as Reported Operating Income, Operating Margin, Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Share under GAAP excluding: (i) the impact of first year purchase accounting costs associated with acquisitions, specifically one-time inventory step-up, backlog amortization, deferred revenue adjustments, transaction costs, and gains/losses on equity securities held for investment purposes; and (ii) costs associated with the Company's 2026 Restructuring Program in the current period and the Company's 2024 Restructuring Program in the prior period, as applicable. Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 11 CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF AS REPORTED TO ADJUSTED (UNAUDITED) ($'s in thousands) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025 % Change As Reported Adjustments Adjusted As Reported Adjustments Adjusted Reported Adjusted Sales: Aerospace & Industrial $ 254,919 $ — $ 254,919 $ 227,246 $ — $ 227,246 12 % 12 % Defense Electronics 256,288 — 256,288 245,164 — 245,164 5 % 5 % Naval & Power 402,480 — 402,480 333,235 — 333,235 21 % 21 % Total sales $ 913,687 $ — $ 913,687 $ 805,645 $ — $ 805,645 13 % 13 % Operating income (expense): Aerospace & Industrial (2) $ 38,498 $ 703 $ 39,201 $ 29,922 $ 1,764 $ 31,686 29 % 24 % Defense Electronics (2) 71,927 96 72,023 67,449 — 67,449 7 % 7 % Naval & Power (1)(2) 59,777 111 59,888 41,863 3,069 44,932 43 % 33 % Total segments $ 170,202 $ 910 $ 171,112 $ 139,234 $ 4,833 $ 144,067 22 % 19 % Corporate and other (2) (10,693) — (10,693) (10,029) (28) (10,057) (7) % (6) % Total operating income $ 159,509 $ 910 $ 160,419 $ 129,205 $ 4,805 $ 134,010 23 % 20 % Operating margins: As Reported Adjusted As Reported Adjusted Reported Adjusted Aerospace & Industrial 15.1 % 15.4 % 13.2 % 13.9 % 190 bps 150 bps Defense Electronics 28.1 % 28.1 % 27.5 % 27.5 % 60 bps 60 bps Naval & Power 14.9 % 14.9 % 12.6 % 13.5 % 230 bps 140 bps Total Curtiss-Wright 17.5 % 17.6 % 16.0 % 16.6 % 150 bps 100 bps Segment margins 18.6 % 18.7 % 17.3 % 17.9 % 130 bps 80 bps (1) Excludes first year purchase accounting adjustments in the prior year period. (2) Excludes costs associated with the Company's 2026 Restructuring Program in the current period and the Company's 2024 Restructuring Program in the prior period. Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 12 CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES SALES BY END MARKET (UNAUDITED) ($'s in thousands) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025 % Change Aerospace & Defense markets: Aerospace Defense $ 179,439 $ 151,722 18 % Ground Defense 101,407 97,237 4 % Naval Defense 250,081 221,086 13 % Commercial Aerospace 110,505 92,877 19 % Total Aerospace & Defense $ 641,432 $ 562,922 14 % Commercial markets: Power & Process 167,057 142,934 17 % General Industrial 105,198 99,789 5 % Total Commercial $ 272,255 $ 242,723 12 % Total Curtiss-Wright $ 913,687 $ 805,645 13 % Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 13 CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF AS REPORTED TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Diluted earnings per share - As Reported $ 3.46 $ 2.68 First year purchase accounting adjustments — 0.11 Restructuring expenses 0.02 0.03 Diluted earnings per share - Adjusted (1) $ 3.48 $ 2.82 (1) All adjustments are presented net of income taxes. Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 14 Organic Sales and Organic Operating Income The Corporation discloses organic sales and organic operating income because the Corporation believes it provides investors with insight as to the Company’s ongoing business performance. Organic sales and organic operating income are defined as sales and operating income, excluding contributions from acquisitions and results of operations from divested businesses or product lines during the last twelve months, cost s associated with the Company's 2026 Restructuring Program in the current period and the Company's 2024 Restructuring Program in the prior period, and foreign currency fluctuations. Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 vs. 2025 Aerospace & Industrial Defense Electronics Naval & Power Total Curtiss-Wright Sales Operating income Sales Operating income Sales Operating income Sales Operating income As Reported 12% 29% 5% 7% 21% 43% 13% 23% Less: Acquisitions 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Restructuring 0% (2%) 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Foreign Currency (2%) 3% (2%) 1% (1%) 0% (1%) 1% Organic 10% 30% 3% 8% 20% 43% 12% 24% Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 15 Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Conversion The Corporation discloses free cash flow because it measures cash flow available for investing and financing activities. Free cash flow represents cash available to repay outstanding debt, invest in the business, acquire businesses, return capi tal to shareholders and make other strategic investments. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures. The Corporation discloses free cash flow conversion because it measures the proportion of net earnings converted into free cash flow and is defined as free cash flow divided by adjusted net earnings. CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES NON-GAAP FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) ($'s in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Net cash used for operating activities $ (5,655) $ (38,765) Capital expenditures (11,832) (15,773) Free cash flow $ (17,487) $ (54,538) Free cash flow conversion (14 %) (51 %) Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 16 CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION 2026 Guidance As of May 6, 2026 ($'s in millions, except per share data) 2025 Reported (GAAP) 2025 Adjustments (Non-GAAP) (1) 2025 Adjusted (Non-GAAP) (1) 2026 Reported Guidance (GAAP) 2026 Adjustments (Non-GAAP) (2) 2026 Adjusted Guidance (Non-GAAP) (2) Low High Low High Chg vs 2025 Adjusted Sales: Aerospace & Industrial $977 $— $977 $1,040 $1,055 $— $1,040 $1,055 6 - 8% Defense Electronics 1,019 — 1,019 1,055 1,075 — 1,055 1,075 4 - 6% Naval & Power 1,503 — 1,503 1,645 1,665 — 1,645 1,665 9 - 11% Total sales $3,498 $— $3,498 $3,740 $3,795 $— $3,740 $3,795 7 - 8% Operating income: Aerospace & Industrial $166 $4 $170 $186 $190 $6 $192 $196 13 - 15% Defense Electronics 278 — 278 288 296 — 288 296 4 - 6% Naval & Power 231 13 245 275 280 1 276 281 13 - 15% Total segments $675 $17 $693 $749 $766 7 $756 $773 Corporate and other (42) — (42) (43) (44) — (43) (44) Total operating income $634 $17 $651 $706 $722 $7 $712 $729 9 - 12% Interest expense $(43) $— $(43) $(42) $(41) $— $(42) $(41) Other income, net 30 — 30 33 34 — 33 34 Earnings before income taxes 620 17 638 697 715 7 704 723 Provision for income taxes (136) (4) (140) (149) (153) (2) (151) (155) Net earnings $484 $14 $498 $548 $562 $5 $553 $567 Diluted earnings per share $12.87 $0.36 $13.23 $14.76 $15.16 $0.14 $14.90 $15.30 13 - 16% Diluted shares outstanding 37.6 37.6 37.1 37.1 37.1 37.1 Effective tax rate 21.9% 21.9% 21.5% 21.5% 21.5% 21.5% Operating margins: Aerospace & Industrial 17.0% 17.4% 17.9% 18.0% 18.4% 18.6% 100 - 120 bps Defense Electronics 27.3% 27.3% 27.3% 27.5% 27.3% 27.5% 0 - 20 bps Naval & Power 15.4% 16.3% 16.7% 16.8% 16.7% 16.9% 40 - 60 bps Total operating margin 18.1% 18.6% 18.9% 19.0% 19.0% 19.2% 40 - 60 bps Free cash flow (3) $554 $— $554 $580 $600 $— $580 $600 5 - 8% Notes: Amounts may not add due to rounding. (1) 2025 Adjusted financials are defined as Reported Operating Income, Operating Margin, Net Income and Diluted EPS under GAAP excluding costs associated with the Company's 2024 Restructuring Program and the impact of first year purchase accounting adjustments. (2) 2026 Adjusted financials are defined as Reported Operating Income, Operating Margin, Net Income and Diluted EPS under GAAP excluding costs associated with the Company's 2026 Restructuring Program. (3) Free Cash Flow is defined as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures. 2026 Free Cash Flow guidance includes higher capital expenditures supporting growth and efficiency, reflecting a year-over-year increase of approximately $25 million compared with 2025 results. Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 17 CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION 2026 Sales Growth Guidance by End Market As of May 6, 2026 2026 % Change vs. 2025 Adjusted Prior Current % Total Sales Aerospace & Defense Markets Aerospace Defense 9 - 11% 11 - 13% 20% Ground Defense (4 - 6%) (4 - 6%) 10% Naval Defense 5 - 7% 6 - 8% 27% Commercial Aerospace 10 - 12% 10 - 12% 13% Total Aerospace & Defense 5 - 7% 6 - 8% 70% Commercial Markets Power & Process 12 - 14% 13 - 15% 19% General Industrial Flat Flat 11% Total Commercial 7 - 9% 8 - 10% 30% Total Curtiss-Wright Sales 6 - 8% 7 - 8% 100% Note: Sales percentages may not add due to rounding. Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Page 18 About Curtiss-Wright Corporation Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is a global integrated business that provides highly engineered products, solutions and services mainly to Aerospace & Defense markets, as well as critical technologies in demanding Commercial Nuclear Power, Process and Industrial markets. We leverage a workforce of approximately 9,100 highly skilled employees who develop, design and build what we believe are the best engineered solutions to the markets we serve. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing innovative solutions through trusted customer relationships. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com . ### Certain statements made in this press release, including statements about future revenue, financial performance guidance, quarterly and annual revenue, net income, operating income growth, future business opportunities, cost saving initiatives, the successful integration of the Company’s acquisitions, and future cash flow from operations, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements present management's expectations, beliefs, plans and objectives regarding future financial performance, and assumptions or judgments concerning such performance. Any discussions contained in this press release, except to the extent that they contain historical facts, are forward-looking and accordingly involve estimates, assumptions, judgments, and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Such risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: a reduction in anticipated orders; an economic downturn; geopolitical risks; evolving impacts from tariffs between the U.S. and other countries (including implementation of new tariffs and retaliatory measures); changes in the competitive marketplace and/or customer requirements; a change in government spending; an inability to perform customer contracts at anticipated cost levels; and other factors that generally affect the business of aerospace, defense contracting, electronics, marine, and industrial companies. Such factors are detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release and additional information are available at www.curtisswright.com . Contact: Jim Ryan (704) 869-4621 Jim.Ryan@curtisswright.com
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