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Curtiss Wright (CW) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026
Curtiss Wright (CW) reported revenue of $953M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +10% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 19.7%, net earnings $139M (14.6% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $953M | +3% | +10% |
| Gross profit | $372M | +2% | +13% |
| Operating profit | $188M | +5% | +13% |
| Net earnings | $139M | -8% | +11% |
| Operating cash flow | $180M | -0.4% | -6% |
| Free cash flow | $157M | — | -10% |
What changed
Revenue was $952.6M in Q3 2026, up 10% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter. Product was the largest line at 86% of revenue. Product added $78.7M year over year (up 11%), 94% of the total change.
Gross margin was 39.0%, up 1.3 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $187.9M, a 19.7% margin (up 0.6 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 26% reached operating profit, above the 19% margin then. Operating expenses grew 14% against revenue growth of 10%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+70%). Net earnings were $138.9M, up 11% year over year. The effective tax rate was 21.9%.
Operating cash flow was $180.4M (down 6% year over year), 130% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $28.4M of depreciation and amortization and $9.8M of share-based compensation. After net capital expenditures ($23.0M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $157.4M.
Questions
What was Curtiss Wright's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Curtiss Wright (CW) reported revenue of $953M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +10% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before.
Was Curtiss Wright profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $188M (19.7% of revenue) and net earnings $139M.
Source: Curtiss Wright 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.