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Eaton vs Curtiss Wright: ETN and CW compared
Eaton is the larger company: $8.9B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $953M for Curtiss Wright (Q3 2026). Eaton is growing faster (+28% against +10% a year earlier). Curtiss Wright is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.7% against 15.3%.
Where the money goes: ETN and CW
Eaton (ETN) · Q3 2026
Eaton, Q3 2026: revenue $8.9B (+28% year over year), operating margin 15.3%, net earnings $1.1B, operating cash flow $1.3B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Curtiss Wright (CW) · Q3 2026
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.
| Eaton (ETN) | Curtiss Wright (CW) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $8.9B | $953M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +28% | +10% |
| Gross margin | — | 39.0% |
| Operating margin | 15.3% | 19.7% |
| Net earnings | $1.1B | $139M |
| Net margin | 12.1% | 14.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.3B | $180M |
| Free cash flow | $1.0B | $157M |
| Market value | $127.4B | $17.1B |
| P/E | 32.7× | 30.8× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $476.97 | $681.38 |
Where the revenue comes from
Eaton
- Electrical Americas: $4.2B (47%)
- Electrical Global: $2.7B (30%)
- Aerospace: $1.2B (13%)
- Mobility: $852M (10%)
Curtiss Wright
- Product: $818M (86%)
- Service: $135M (14%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Eaton or Curtiss Wright?
Eaton is the larger company: $8.9B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $953M for Curtiss Wright (Q3 2026).
Is Eaton or Curtiss Wright growing faster?
Eaton is growing faster (+28% against +10% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Eaton or Curtiss Wright?
Curtiss Wright is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.7% against 15.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.