Guggenheim Initiates Coverage of Curtiss-Wright with Buy Rating
Fintel reports that on September 15, 2026, Guggenheim initiated coverage of Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) with a Buy recommendation.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation, headquartered in the United States, operates as a diversified, multinational provider in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, focusing on high-performance components and comprehensive, integrated solutions. Known for its engineering capacity and innovation, Curtiss-Wright’s product offerings include actuators, aircraft controls, valves, and surface technology critical to the functionality of key defense and commercial systems. The company also plays a significant role in the naval defense sector, supplying technologically advanced products and services for surface ships and submarines. Additionally, its legacy is rooted in the historic legacy of aviation pioneers Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, marking it as a notable entity in the development of the modern aerospace industry.
On September 14, 2026, the session prior to the rating action, the stock closed at $551.21. This latest close of $551.21 represents a price change of -2.74% over one week, relative to a baseline close of $566.75 on September 4, 2026. Over a one-month period, the stock experienced a price change of -21.18% from a baseline close of $699.31 on August 14, 2026.
The company reported its latest earnings on August 5, 2026. Curtiss-Wright posted actual earnings per share of 3.72, compared to an estimate of 3.7255, representing an earnings surprise of -0.15%. Actual revenue for the quarter was $924,008,000.00, which was below the estimated revenue of $954,335,860.00.
Prior to the rating action, as of August 29, 2026, the current consensus target mean for Curtiss-Wright was $811.02, with a median target of $817.02. This mean target represents an implied change of +47.13% from the stock's pricing. The prior consensus target mean was $823.92 as of August 4, 2026, marking a consensus target revision of -1.57%.
As of the September 1, 2026 recommendation period, the analyst consensus consisted of 6 strong buy, 6 buy, and 4 hold recommendations, totaling 16 recommendations. This represents 75.0% positive recommendations and 25.0% hold recommendations. In other recent analyst activity, Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Curtiss-Wright with a Neutral rating on September 2, 2026.
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Analyst | Prior | Latest recommendation | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | Guggenheim | Buy | initiated coverage | |
| September 2, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | initiated coverage |
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