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Curtiss Wright (CW) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Curtiss Wright gave guidance in 9 earnings releases on file since Feb 15, 2024. Of 3 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 3 times (100%). Tax rate: 2 of 2, on average -0.7 pts against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 6 times and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 1 of 1 periods (1 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $3.0B–$3.0B (Feb 15, 2024) | $3.1B | above the range | +4.6% |
Adjusted revenue
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $3.7B–$3.8B (May 7, 2026) → raised $3.7B–$3.8B (Aug 6, 2026) → raised $3.8B–$3.8B (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2024 | $3.0B–$3.0B (May 2, 2024) → raised $3.0B–$3.0B (Aug 8, 2024) → raised $3.0B–$3.1B (Oct 31, 2024) | — | — | — |
Operating margin
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 17.9%–18.1% (Feb 13, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | 17.4%–17.6% (Feb 15, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted operating margin
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 18.9%–19.2% (Feb 12, 2026) → raised 19.0%–19.2% (May 7, 2026) → reaffirmed 19.0%–19.2% (Aug 6, 2026) → raised 19.2%–19.4% (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2024 | 17.4%–17.6% (May 2, 2024) → reaffirmed 17.4%–17.6% (Aug 8, 2024) → reaffirmed 17.4%–17.6% (Oct 31, 2024) | — | — | — |
Operating income
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $166M (Feb 12, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $148M (Feb 13, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $514M–$528M (Feb 15, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted operating income
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $703M–$722M (May 7, 2026) → raised $712M–$729M (Aug 6, 2026) → raised $720M–$736M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2024 | $514M–$528M (May 2, 2024) → raised $518M–$533M (Aug 8, 2024) → raised $525M–$539M (Oct 31, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Curtiss Wright, Q3 2026: revenue $953M (+10% year over year), operating margin 19.7%, net earnings $139M, operating cash flow $180M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Curtiss Wright beat its guidance?
Curtiss Wright gave guidance in 9 earnings releases on file since Feb 15, 2024. Of 3 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 3 times (100%). Tax rate: 2 of 2, on average -0.7 pts against the guided midpoint.
How often does Curtiss Wright raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 6 times and lowered it 0 times since Feb 15, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.