Curtiss-Wright is a global integrated provider of highly engineered products and services primarily serving the aerospace, defense, and power markets. The company leverages decades of engineering expertise to deliver mission-critical technologies for high-performance platforms where safety and reliability are paramount. Its value proposition is centered on technical sophistication and the ability to provide niche solutions for demanding environments, ranging from naval nuclear propulsion to commercial aerospace electronics.
Based on Q1 2026 filing
Focused on the defense market, this segment provides ruggedized computing and communication solutions based on open architecture standards. It supports a wide array of platforms including fighter jets, UAVs, and ground combat equipment.
COTS embedded computing modules, data acquisition equipment, flight test instrumentation, tactical communications solutions, electronic stabilization products, aircraft data recorders
U.S. Department of Defense, Defense prime contractors, NATO and allied governments, Commercial aerospace companies
This segment delivers critical equipment for nuclear-powered naval vessels and commercial nuclear power plants. It also provides specialized valve technologies for the process industries, including oil and gas.
main coolant pumps, steam turbines, canned motor pumps, aircraft arresting systems, containment doors, airlock hatches, Westinghouse AP1000 reactor components, severe-service valves
U.S. Navy, Commercial nuclear power plant operators, Nuclear equipment manufacturers, Oil and gas companies, Chemical and petrochemical processors
This segment provides engineered components and services for commercial and military aircraft, as well as specialty vehicle products. It focuses on material modification, machining, and assembly for high-performance applications.
sensors, controls, electro-mechanical actuation components, shot peening, laser peening, engineered coatings, traction inverters, transmission shifters
Commercial aerospace OEMs, Defense contractors, Industrial vehicle manufacturers, Medical equipment providers
A leading provider of niche, safety-critical technologies with deep-rooted historical ties to the aerospace and nuclear industries and a strong presence on over 400 defense platforms.
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Mexico, South Korea
Government Agencies, Defense Prime Contractors, Commercial OEMs, Energy Utilities
Raw material suppliers, Electronic component manufacturers, Specialized alloy providers, Machining and tooling vendors
U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, Commercial airlines, Nuclear utility operators, Petrochemical refineries
Westinghouse Electric Company
Collaborator on Generation III+ AP1000 reactor designs
Common questions about Curtiss-Wright
Curtiss-Wright is a global integrated provider of highly engineered products and services primarily serving the aerospace, defense, and power markets. The company leverages decades of engineering expertise to deliver mission-critical technologies for high-performance platforms where safety and reliability are paramount. Its value proposition is centered on technical sophistication and the ability to provide niche solutions for demanding environments, ranging from naval nuclear propulsion to commercial aerospace electronics.
Curtiss-Wright (CW) has a market capitalization of $26.2B and trades on NYSE.
Curtiss-Wright generated $3.6B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $511.1M, representing a net margin of 14.2%. Gross margin stands at 37.2%, with free cash flow of $590.8M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Curtiss-Wright's key competitors include Honeywell International Inc., Moog Inc., Flowserve Corporation, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Curtiss-Wright has approximately 8,600 employees.