Curtiss-Wright Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides engineered products, solutions, and services mainly to aerospace and defense, commercial power, process, and industrial markets worldwide. It operates through three segments: Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics, and Naval & Power. The Aerospace & Industrial segment offers industrial and specialty vehicle products, such as power management electronics, traction inverters, transmission shifters, and control systems; sensors, controls, and electro-mechanical actuation components used on commercial and military aircraft; and surface technology services including shot peening, laser peening, and engineered coatings. The Defense Electronics segment provides commercial off-the-shelf embedded computing board-level modules and processing equipment, data acquisition and flight test instrumentation equipment, integrated subsystems, instrumentation and control systems, tactical communications solutions; and electronic stabilization products, and weapons handling systems; avionics and electronics; flight test equipment; and aircraft data management solutions. The Naval & Power segment offers main coolant pumps, power-dense compact motors, generators, steam turbines, valves, and secondary propulsion systems; energy absorbers, retractable hook cable systems, net-stanchion systems and mobile systems to support fixed land-based arresting systems; hardware, valves, fastening systems, specialized containment doors, airlock hatches, and spent fuel management products; reactor coolant pumps and control rod drive mechanisms for commercial nuclear power plants, as well as various nuclear reactor technologies. This segment furnishes severe-service valve technologies and services, heat exchanger repair, and piping test and isolation products, and offers ship repair and maintenance for the U.S. navy. Curtiss-Wright Corporation was incorporated in 1929 and is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

The Zacks Aerospace-Defense Equipment stocks are poised to gain from strategic mergers and acquisitions that improve operational scale, diversify product offerings and increase market presence. However, ongoing supply-chain issues still limit the availability of parts and aircraft deliveries, which might put pressure on production and reduce profitability. Despite this headwind, strong global air passenger traffic trends signal solid growth potential for the stocks in this industry. Some key players from this industry that investors may add to their portfolio are CurtissWright CW, Astronics ATRO and Innovative Solutions and Support ISSC.
About the Industry
The Zacks Aerospace-Defense Equipment industry comprises firms that manufacture various vital components for the aerospace-defense space, ranging from aerostructures, space shuttles, propulsion systems, aircraft engines, defense electronics, missile and radar systems, to flight test equipment, structural adhesives, instrumentation and control systems, communication products and many more. Some of these companies also offer integrated simulation and training services to the U.S. defense force. While most revenues are generated from the production of the aforementioned accompaniments, industry players also generate revenues by providing notable aftermarket support and services like maintenance, repair and overhaul activities to aerospace and defense players.
3 Trends Shaping the Future of the Aerospace-Defense Equipment Industry
New Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) Instill Hope: Large companies have traditionally used M&As as a successful strategy to broaden their product offerings. By acquiring other businesses, they can quickly expand their capabilities and stay competitive. In line with this strategy, AAR acquired HAECO Americas from HAECO Group for $78 million in November 2025. The acquisition helps AAR increase the scale and geographic reach of its maintenance operations, allowing it to service more aircraft and customers. At the same time, it speeds up AAR’s long-term strategy to strengthen and grow its Repair & Engineering segment. In October 2025, TransDigm Group completed the acquisition of the Simmonds Precision Products, Inc. Business from RTX for nearly $765 million. The acquisition will strengthen TransDigm’s presence in the aerospace and defense markets by expanding its product offerings, customer base, and exposure to military and commercial aircraft programs. Participants in such consolidations gain access to a broader range of business models, while improved economies of scale across the sector should support market expansion and revenue growth.
Air Traffic View Boosts Opportunities: According to the report by the International Air Transport Association (“IATA”) published in December 2025, global air passenger traffic (measured in revenue passenger kilometers), as of the period ending October 2025, increased 5.3% year over year. The full-year forecast for passenger traffic has been revised downward slightly to 5.2% year over year compared to the 5.8% projected in IATA’s June global outlook report. However, it remains broadly consistent with the long-term historical average of 5%. As passenger traffic increases, airlines fly their existing fleets more frequently. This higher utilization accelerates wear and tear on aircraft, engines and components, boosting demand for replacement parts, avionics, landing systems and other equipment.
Supply-Chain Disruption Poses Risks: Ongoing supply-chain challenges continue to disrupt global trade and business operations. Airlines are particularly hurt by supply-chain disruptions, including unexpected aircraft and engine maintenance issues and delays in parts and new aircraft deliveries. According to IATA, these supply-chain constraints will hinder airlines from reaching their full growth potential and slow progress toward reducing CO2 emissions. IATA’s December 2025 outlook highlights that limited aircraft availability and labor shortages remain key supply-side constraints for the airline industry. Delivery shortfalls of more than 5,000 aircraft indicate that manufacturers have been unable to meet airlines’ planned delivery schedules, largely due to production constraints and supply-chain disruptions. Although aircraft output is gradually recovering, it remains well below historical production levels, even as global air travel demand continues to rise. This mismatch has led to an unprecedented order backlog exceeding 17,000 aircraft, which represents nearly 60% of the world’s active fleet. Such a large backlog implies extended waiting periods for airlines, constrains fleet expansion and replacement plans, and is likely to keep capacity tight and aircraft utilization high for several years.
Zacks Industry Rank Reflects Bright Outlook
The Zacks Aerospace-Defense Equipment industry is housed within the broader Zacks Aerospace sector. It currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #96, which places it in the top 40% of more than 243 Zacks industries.
The group’s Zacks Industry Rank, which is basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates robust near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Before we present a few aerospace-defense equipment stocks that you may want to add to your portfolio, let’s take a look at the industry’s recent stock market performance and valuation picture.
Industry Beats S&P 500, Lags Sector
The Aerospace-Defense Equipment industry has outperformed the Zacks S&P 500 composite but it has lagged the sector in the past year. The stocks in this industry have collectively surged 30.6% in the past year, while the Aerospace sector has soared 32.9%. The Zacks S&P 500 composite has gained 19% in the same time frame.
One-Year Price Performance
Industry's Current Valuation
On the basis of trailing 12-month EV/Sales, which is used for valuing capital-intensive stocks like aerospace-defense equipment, the industry is currently trading at 12.51X compared with the S&P 500’s 5.74X and the sector’s 3.53X.
Over the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 12.96X, as low as 5.42X and at the median of 8.19X.
EV-Sales Ratio TTM
3 Aerospace-Defense Equipment Stocks to Buy
Astronics: Based in East Aurora, NY, the company is a manufacturer of specialized lighting and electronics for the cockpit, cabin and exteriors of military, commercial transport and private business jet aircraft. The company reported modest overall growth in the third quarter, with total sales rising 3.8% to $211.4 million. This increase was mainly driven by strong performance in its Aerospace segment, where sales grew 8.5% to $192.7 million. For the period ended on Sept. 27, 2025, the company received $863 million worth of bookings. As a result, the company ended the quarter with a solid backlog of $646.7 million.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ATRO’s 2026 sales indicates a 14.5% improvement year over year. The estimate for 2026 earnings implies 35% growth year over year. ATRO currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Price & Consensus: ATRO
Innovative Solutions and Support: Based in Exton, PA, the company designs, manufactures and sells flight avionics products (electronic instruments used in the operation of aircraft) to the military and government, commercial air transport and corporate aviation markets primarily to upgrade, or retrofit, aircraft currently in use. On Dec. 18, 2025, the company reported its fiscal fourth-quarter results. Fiscal full-year 2025 sales totaled $84.3 million, up 78.6%. As of Sept. 30, 2025, its backlog was $77.4 million. It expects to recognize nearly 44% of backlog over the next 12 months and nearly 92% over the next 24 months as revenues, with the remainder recognized thereafter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ISSC’s fiscal 2026 sales indicates a 5.8% improvement year over year. The estimate for fiscal 2026 earnings has improved 6.7% in the past 30 days. ISSC currently carries a Zacks Rank #1.
Price & Consensus: ISSC
CurtissWright: This North Carolina-based company provides highly engineered products and services for high-performance platforms, and critical applications in key areas, such as commercial aerospace and defense electronics, reactor coolant pumps for next-generation nuclear reactors, as well as advanced surface treatment technologies. In November 2025, the company had authorized an additional $416 million for future share repurchases, increasing the total available authorization to $550 million. This share repurchase program highlights the company’s financial strength.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CW’s 2026 sales indicates a 6.9% improvement year over year. The consensus estimate for 2026 earnings implies 11.6% growth year over year. CW currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Price & Consensus: CW
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3 Aerospace-Defense Equipment Stocks to Buy on M&A Momentum

Airbus SE EADSY recently secured a firm order from China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC”) to supply 30 of its A320neo family commercial aircraft. This marks CALC’s fifth order with Airbus and lifts its total Airbus aircraft orders to 282, including 203 from the A320neo Family aircraft.
A320neo: A Modern, Fuel-Efficient Aircraft
The A320neo is among the world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft, flown by airlines of all business models across all continents. Featuring a highly flexible cabin layout, it can accommodate up to 194 passengers at maximum capacity. The aircraft delivers up to 20% lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions than earlier-generation aircraft and offers a range of up to 3,400 nautical miles (6,300 km). It is also capable of operating with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, with a target of reaching 100% by 2030.
These advanced capabilities have significantly boosted the aircraft’s appeal, leading to strong demand and steady growth in orders.
Stable Demand for EADSY’s Commercial Aircraft
Rising air passenger traffic, fueled by enhanced air travel among passengers and executives, along with increasing demand for modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, is accelerating growth in the commercial aviation market.
To this end, Airbus estimates demand for 43,420 new aircraft deliveries over the next 20 years. This trend is expected to support industry expansion while replacing older, less efficient aircraft, highlighting Airbus’ strong long-term revenue prospects.
As of November 2025, Airbus had delivered 657 commercial aircraft to 87 customers worldwide.
Opportunities for Other Aerospace Stocks
Other prominent commercial aerospace players that are also expected to gain from the rising jet demand trends are mentioned below:
The Boeing Company BA: The company has long held a leading position in commercial aircraft manufacturing, with more than 14,000 of its jets operating globally. Its portfolio includes the 737 MAX family, 777 family and 787 Dreamliner. In the third quarter of 2025, the company delivered 160 commercial aircraft.
BA boasts a long-term (three to five years) earnings growth rate of 31.33%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 sales stands at $87.26 billion, which calls for an increase of 31.2%.
Embraer S.A. EMBJ: The company ranks among the world’s leading commercial aircraft manufacturers, offering a portfolio that includes the E175-E2, E190-E2 and E195-E2 jets. During the third quarter of 2025, it delivered 20 new commercial jets.
EMBJ has a long-term earnings growth rate of 14.32%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 sales stands at $7.42 billion, which implies a rise of 16%.
EADSY Stock Price Movement
In the past six months, shares of Airbus have risen 14.7% compared with the industry’s growth of 7.5%.
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EADSY’s Zacks Rank & A Key Pick
Airbus currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). A better-ranked stock from the same industry is Curtiss-Wright Corp. CW, which has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
CW has a long-term earnings growth rate of 14.54%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 sales stands at $3.44 billion, which implies a rise of 10.2%.
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Airbus Clinches Contract to Supply 30 A320neo Aircraft to CALC

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for TransDigm Group (TDG). Shares have lost about 0.6% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is TransDigm due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Transdigm Group Incorporated before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
TransDigm Group Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Sales Increase Y/Y
TransDigm Group Incorporated reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings of $10.82 per share, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.25 by 5.6%. The bottom line also improved 10.1% from the prior-year quarter’s figure of $9.83.
The company reported GAAP earnings of $7.75 per share compared with $5.80 in the year-ago quarter.
The year-over-year growth in the bottom line can be attributed to the increase in net sales and the application of TDG’s value-driven operating strategy and lower non-cash stock and deferred compensation expenses.
For fiscal 2025, the company reported adjusted earnings of $37.33 per share, which came in higher than the year-ago figure of $33.99.
TransDigm’s Q4 Sales Discussion
Sales amounted to $2.44 billion, up 11.5% from $2.19 billion registered in the prior-year period. The reported figure also topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.41 billion by 1.3%.
Organic sales, as a percentage of net sales, grew 10.8%.
For fiscal 2025, the company reported net sales of $8.83 billion, which came in higher than the year-ago figure of $7.94 billion.
TDG’s Operating Results
The gross profit was $1.47 billion, up 16.9% from the year-ago quarter’s level of $1.26 billion.
TDG’s interest expenses increased 22.4% year over year to $420 million.
Net income rose 30.1% year over year to $609 million.
TransDigm’s Financial Position
Cash and cash equivalents as of Sept. 30, 2025 amounted to $2.81 billion, down from $6.26 billion recorded as of Sept. 30, 2024.
Long-term debt as of Sept. 30, 2025 totaled $29.17 billion, up from $24.30 billion as of Sept. 30, 2024.
Cash from operating activities amounted to $2.04 billion compared with $2.05 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.
TDG’s 2026 Guidance
TransDigm issued its guidance for fiscal 2026. The company expects sales in the range of $9.75-$9.95 billion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the same is pegged at $9.75 billion, which is at the lower end of the company’s guided range.
TDG expects fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings in the band of $36.49-$38.53 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $40.20, higher than the company’s guided range.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
It turns out, fresh estimates have trended downward during the past month.
The consensus estimate has shifted -9.01% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
Currently, TransDigm has a subpar Growth Score of D, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with an F. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a score of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of F. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, TransDigm has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry Player
TransDigm is part of the Zacks Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry. Over the past month, Curtiss-Wright (CW), a stock from the same industry, has gained 4.2%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended September 2025 more than a month ago.
Curtiss-Wright reported revenues of $869.17 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +8.8%. EPS of $3.40 for the same period compares with $2.97 a year ago.
For the current quarter, Curtiss-Wright is expected to post earnings of $3.64 per share, indicating a change of +11.3% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.1% over the last 30 days.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for Curtiss-Wright. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of D.
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Why Is TransDigm (TDG) Down 0.6% Since Last Earnings Report?

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 11/28/25, Barrick Mining Corp (Symbol: B), Dover Corp (Symbol: DOV), and Curtiss-Wright Corp. (Symbol: CW) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Barrick Mining Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.175 on 12/15/25, Dover Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.52 on 12/15/25, and Curtiss-Wright Corp. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.24 on 12/12/25. As a percentage of B's recent stock price of $39.12, this dividend works out to approximately 0.45%, so look for shares of Barrick Mining Corp to trade 0.45% lower — all else being equal — when B shares open for trading on 11/28/25. Similarly, investors should look for DOV to open 0.28% lower in price and for CW to open 0.04% lower, all else being equal.
Below are dividend history charts for B, DOV, and CW, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.
Barrick Mining Corp (Symbol: B):
Dover Corp (Symbol: DOV):
Curtiss-Wright Corp. (Symbol: CW):
In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 1.79% for Barrick Mining Corp, 1.12% for Dover Corp, and 0.17% for Curtiss-Wright Corp..
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Ex-Dividend Reminder: Barrick Mining, Dover and Curtiss-Wright

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) announced that its board of directors approved an additional $416 million for future share repurchases, bringing the total buyback authorization to $550 million.
Since August, the company has completed two separate $200 million expansions of its 2025 share repurchase program and expects to repurchase at least $66 million in shares this year through ongoing 10b5-1 plans. This positions CW for a record $466 million in annual share buybacks in 2025.
Since early 2021, Curtiss-Wright has returned more than $1.1 billion to shareholders through repurchases. Beginning in January 2026, it plans to repurchase $60 million in shares under a 10b5-1 program.
Curtiss-Wright Enhances Shareholder Value
Curtiss-Wright’s focus on enhancing shareholder value is supported by a disciplined, balanced capital allocation strategy and strengthened by its ability to deploy capital effectively.
The company remains committed to expanding its business through strategic acquisitions. Improving end-market conditions and rising demand for Curtiss-Wright’s high-quality products are expected to drive continued profitability, providing additional opportunities to enhance shareholder value in future periods.
Curtiss-Wright’s management continues to increase shareholder value by repurchasing shares. In the first nine months of 2025, the company repurchased shares worth $325.1 million.
Such a consistent return strategy is supported by the company’s ability to generate robust revenues and free cash flow. Curtiss-Wright expects total sales to grow 10-11% and earnings to increase 19-21% in 2025. The company also projects free cash flow in the range of $520-$535 million for the year.
A strong cash distribution strategy typically signals a company’s consistent ability to generate reliable operating cash flows. In the first nine months of 2025, CW generated $290.7 million in cash flow from operating activities, which likely supported its decision to approve the latest increase in its share repurchase authorization.
Prospects for Other Defense Stocks
Here are some defense companies that have been rewarding shareholders with impressive share repurchase programs.
Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT): In October 2025, the board of directors approved a $2 billion increase to the company’s share repurchase program, bringing the total authorization under the current program to $9.1 billion. During the first nine months of 2025, LMT repurchased 5 million shares of common stock for $2.3 billion.
LMT boasts a long-term (three to five years) earnings growth rate of 12.35%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 sales stands at $74.40 billion, which calls for an increase of 4.7%.
Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC): On Dec. 11, 2024, the company’s board of directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to an additional $3 billion in share repurchases (the “2024 Repurchase Program”). As of Sept. 30, 2025, the company repurchased under the 2024 Repurchase Program totaled $8 million.
NOC has a long-term earnings growth rate of 4.16%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 sales stands at $41.89 billion, which implies a jump of 2.1%.
General Dynamics Corp. (GD): In the first nine months of 2025, the company repurchased 2.4 million outstanding shares for $600 million.
GD has a long-term earnings growth rate of 12.81%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 sales stands at $51.97 billion, which indicates a rise of 8.9%.
CW Stock Price Movement
In the past six months, shares of Curtiss-Wright have risen 27.5% compared with the industry‘s average return of 7.2%.
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CW’s Zacks Rank
Curtiss-Wright currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Curtiss-Wright Boosts Share Buyback Authorization to $550 Million

Parker-Hannifin Corporation PH is slated to release first-quarter fiscal 2026 (ended September 2025) results on Nov. 6, before market open.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $4.94 billion, indicating a rise of 0.7% from the prior-year quarter’s number. The consensus mark for earnings is pinned at $6.67 per share, which has been stable in the past 60 days. The figure indicates an increase of 7.6% from the year-ago quarter’s figure.
The company has a stellar earnings surprise history, having outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the preceding four quarters, the average surprise being 4.5%.
Let’s see how things have shaped up for Parker-Hannifin this earnings season.
Factors Likely to Have Shaped PH’s Quarterly Performance
Strong momentum in commercial and military end markets across both OEM and aftermarket channels is expected to have driven the Aerospace Systems segment’s performance. Healthy demand for its products and aftermarket support services in the general aviation market, driven by growth in air transport activities, is likely to have augmented its performance. Also, strength in its defense market, owing to robust U.S. and international defense spending volumes, is likely to have been beneficial.
The Meggitt buyout expanded PH’s presence in the United Kingdom, positioning it well to provide a broader suite of solutions for aircraft and aero-engine components and systems. The buyout is also expected to augment the Aerospace Systems segment’s results. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the segment’s quarterly revenues is pegged at $1.57 billion, indicating 8.4% growth from the year-ago number.
Parker-Hannifin’s margins in the fiscal first quarter are expected to have benefited from its Win Strategy, which focuses on innovation, strategic positioning and capital allocation policy. Notably, the Win strategy is the company’s business system that defines goals and initiatives, which enables long-term and sustainable growth.
However, lower demand in the off-highway end market is expected to have hurt the Diversified Industrial segment’s performance. Softness across the transportation, in the pant & industrial equipment and energy markets is likely to have weighed on the North America business of the segment. Nevertheless, growth in demand within the electronics, semiconductor and in-plant & industrial equipment markets is likely to have boosted the International business of the segment.
The consensus estimate for the Diversified Industrial North America segment’s revenues is pinned at $1.97 billion, indicating a 6.2% decline year over year. The consensus mark for the Diversified Industrial International segment’s revenues is pegged at $1.39 billion, indicating a 2.9% increase year over year.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Parker-Hannifin this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, which is not the case here, as elaborated below.
Earnings ESP: PH has an Earnings ESP of -0.42% as the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $6.67 per share, higher than the Most Accurate Estimate of $6.64. You can uncover the best stocks before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: Parker-Hannifin presently carries a Zacks Rank of 3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Stocks With the Favorable Combination
Here are three companies, which according to our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this season.
Sealed Air Corporation SEE has an Earnings ESP of +1.28% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present. Sealed Air is slated to release third-quarter 2025 results on Nov. 4.
Sealed Air’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 19%.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation CW has an Earnings ESP of +1.59% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present. Curtiss-Wright is scheduled to release third-quarter 2025 results on Nov. 5.
Curtiss-Wright’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 9.3%.
Woodward, Inc. WWD has an Earnings ESP of +0.16% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present. Woodward is slated to release fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Nov. 24.
Woodward’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being a negative 15%.
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What to Note Ahead of Parker-Hannifin's Q1 Earnings Release?

Textron Inc. TXT is scheduled to release its third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 23, before market open. The company delivered an earnings surprise of 6.9% in the last reported quarter.
Let’s discuss the factors that are likely to be reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.
Factors Likely to Affect TXT’s Q3 Results
Higher aircraft revenues, as well as aftermarket parts and services revenues, are likely to have boosted the Aviation unit’s revenues in the third quarter.
Higher military sales volumes, backed by the continued ramp-up of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program, along with increased commercial helicopter deliveries, are projected to have bolstered the Bell unit’s revenue performance.
Higher sales volumes from the Ship-to-Shore Connector program are likely to have bolstered TXT’s Industrial segment’s performance.
Lower sales volumes from the specialized vehicles are likely to have impacted TXT’s Industrial segment’s performance.
Textron Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
TXT’s Q3 Estimates
The robust revenue performance in three of its four major business segments is likely to have bolstered TXT’s overall top line.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TXT’s third-quarter revenues is pegged at $3.71 billion, which indicates growth of 8.1% from the year-ago quarter’s figure.
Solid sales growth expectations are likely to have contributed favorably to the company’s bottom line.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TXT’s earnings is pegged at $1.47 per share. This indicates a growth of 5% from the prior-year figure.
The consensus Estimate for TXT’s total backlog is pegged at $19.30 billion, which indicates growth of 20.7% from the year-ago quarter’s figure.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the Bell unit’s backlog is pinned at $8.90 billion, which indicates growth of 36.9% from the year-ago quarter’s figure.
What the Zacks Model Unveils
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for TXT this time. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, which is not the case here, as you will see below.
Earnings ESP: Textron has an Earnings ESP of -0.82%. You can uncover the best stocks before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: TXT currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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CurtissWright CW is set to report third-quarter 2025 earnings on Nov. 5, 2025, after market close. It has an Earnings ESP of +1.59% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CW’s earnings is pegged at $3.28 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 10.4%. The consensus estimate for its sales is pegged at $871.9 million, indicating year-over-year growth of 9.1%.
Rocket Lab RKLB is set to report its third-quarter 2025 earnings soon. It has an Earnings ESP of +25.00% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RKLB’s loss is pegged at five cents per share. The consensus estimate for its sales is pegged at $149.8 million, indicating year-over-year growth of 42.9%.
Woodward WWD is expected to report its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings soon. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.16% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WWD’s earnings is pegged at $1.83 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 29.8. The consensus estimate for its sales is pegged at $935.8 million, indicating year-over-year growth of 9.5%.
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Textron to Post Q3 Earnings: Here's What's in the Cards

General Dynamics Corporation GD is scheduled to release third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 24, before market open. The company delivered an earnings surprise of 4.2% in the last reported quarter.
Let’s discuss the factors that are likely to be reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.
Key Factors Likely to Influence GD’s Q3 Results
In the third quarter of 2025, General Dynamics’ Aerospace unit is expected to have gained from higher deliveries of the Gulfstream aircraft, which is likely to have bolstered the segment’s top line.
The Marine Systems unit’s quarterly revenues are expected to have benefited from the increased sales volume from the construction and engineering of major submarine programs like the Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarines, as well as a slight increase in DDG-51 construction.
The company’s Combat Systems unit is likely to have gained from continued global defense spending and solid order activity. The unit is anticipated to have benefited from the strong demand for artillery and combat vehicles. However, the profitability in the upcoming quarter may suffer due to the interruptions in the global supply chain that are likely to cause production delays.
GD’s Q3 Expectations
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $3.73 per share, indicating a year-over-year increase of 11.3%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pinned at $12.61 billion, indicating a year-over-year improvement of 8.1%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Gulfstream aircraft deliveries is pegged at 40 units compared with 28 units a year ago. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for total backlog is pinned at $107.63 billion, up 16.2% from the year-ago quarter’s registered figure.
What the Zacks Model Unveils
Our proven model does not predict an earnings beat for General Dynamics this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, which is not the case here as you will see below.
General Dynamics Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
Earnings ESP: The company’s Earnings ESP is -0.10%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: Currently, the company carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Stocks to Consider
Investors may consider the following players from the same sector, as these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this reporting cycle.
Howmet Aerospace HWM is expected to come up with an earnings beat when it reports third-quarter results on Oct. 30, before market open. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.30% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present.
The consensus estimate for HWM’s third-quarter sales implies an improvement of 11.5% from the year-ago quarter’s level. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings is pinned at 91 cents per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 28.2%.
CurtissWright CW is likely to come up with an earnings beat when it announces third-quarter results on Nov. 5, after market close. It has an Earnings ESP of +1.59% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
The consensus estimate for CW’s third-quarter sales suggests an improvement of 9.1% from the year-ago quarter’s reported numbers. The company delivered an average earnings surprise of 9.3% for the trailing four quarters.
Woodward WWD is likely to come up with an earnings beat when it announces its fiscal fourth-quarter results very soon. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.16% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present.
The consensus estimate for WWD’s sales suggests an improvement of 9.5% from the year-ago quarter’s reported numbers. The company delivered an average earnings surprise of 15% for the trailing four quarters.
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General Dynamics to Post Q3 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know

Teledyne Technologies TDY is scheduled to release third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 22, before market open. The company delivered an earnings surprise of 3.6% in the last reported quarter.
Let’s discuss the factors that are likely to be reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.
Key Factors Likely to Influence TDY’s Q3 Results
Teledyne Technologies' July 2025 acquisition of Maretron will yield a number of immediate advantages that could have bolstered its performance in the third quarter of 2025. By incorporating Maretron's digital switching, marine electronics, and vessel monitoring systems into Teledyne's Raymarine business, the company expands its product line and solidifies its place in the market for high-end marine technology. Raymarine's offerings have improved with the inclusion of Maretron's data and network monitoring solutions. This is expected to have boosted third-quarter revenues through incremental product sales.
Solid organic sales of defense electronics products, in addition to sales growth from recent acquisitions, are likely to have enhanced Aerospace & Defense Electronics unit’s top-line performance.
The Instrumentation segment’s revenue performance is likely to have benefited from increasing sales of marine instrumentation, primarily driven by stronger offshore energy and subsea defense markets.
The company is being cautious due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding global trade and potential new tariffs, which could have affected customer purchasing decisions. The company is expecting flat revenues from its Digital Imaging segment in the third quarter, primarily due to cautious market expectations, particularly concerning short-cycle businesses.
TDY’s Q3 Expectations
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $5.50 per share, indicating a year-over-year increase of 7.8%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pinned at $1.53 billion, indicating a year-over-year improvement of 5.9%.
What the Zacks Model Unveils
Our proven model does not predict an earnings beat for Teledyne Technologies this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, which is not the case here as you will see below.
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated Price and EPS Surprise
Earnings ESP: The company’s Earnings ESP is -0.87%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: Currently, the company carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Stocks to Consider
Investors may consider the following players from the same sector as these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this reporting cycle.
GE Aerospace GE is likely to come up with an earnings beat when it announces third-quarter results on Oct. 21, before market open. It has an Earnings ESP of +2.01% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present.
The consensus estimate for GE’s third-quarter sales suggests an improvement of 15.6% from the year-ago quarter’s reported numbers. The company delivered an average earnings surprise of 16.1% for the trailing four quarters.
Howmet Aerospace HWM is expected to come up with an earnings beat when it reports third-quarter results on Oct. 30, before market open. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.30% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present.
The consensus estimate for HWM’s third-quarter sales implies an improvement of 11.5% from the year-ago quarter’s level. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings is pinned at 91 cents per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 28.2%.
CurtissWright CW is likely to come up with an earnings beat when it announces third-quarter results on Nov. 5, after market close. It has an Earnings ESP of +1.45% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
The consensus estimate for CW’s third-quarter sales suggests an improvement of 9.2% from the year-ago quarter’s reported numbers. The company delivered an average earnings surprise of 9.3% for the trailing four quarters.
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Teledyne Technologies to Report Q3 Earnings: Here's What to Expect

Embraer S.A. (ERJ) is scheduled to release its second-quarter 2025 results on Aug. 5, before market open.
The company has a four-quarter average earnings surprise of 150.60%. The improving revenue performance across three of its major business segments is likely to have boosted Embraer’s overall top-line performance.
Embraer’s Commercial Aviation Sales Likely to Fall
Aircraft deliveries in this segment remained flat year over year (as mentioned in the company’s delivery report published this June), which is likely to have had a neutral impact on its second-quarter sales.
Embraer noted in its first-quarterearnings callthat the delivery of its two commercial aircraft was deferred due to unspecified 'commercial issues'. While the company did not provide further details, the prevalence of such delays—ranging from contract negotiations to timing shifts and supply-chain disruption—is expected to have dampened its sales in the quarter, as well.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for this segment’s revenues is pegged at $551.4 million, which indicates a decline of 0.5% from the year-ago quarter.
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Executive Aviation’s Performance
Higher executive jet deliveries, which improved 40.7% year over year in the second quarter, is projected to have bolstered the Executive Aviation segment’s revenue performance.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the Executive Aviation segment’s revenues is pegged at $422 million, which indicates growth of 25.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Defense & Security’s Revenues
Revenues generated from the higher number of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft are likely to have bolstered this segment’s sales in the second quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for this segment’s revenues is pegged at $222 million, which implies an increase of 18.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Services & Support Unit’s Performance
Higher aftermarket aircraft solutions, backed by growing air traffic as well as heightened demand for military jets, are likely to have boosted the segment's revenues in the upcoming quarter. Higher revenues from the ramp-up of MRO activity at its OGMA facility in Portugal for the Pratt & Whitney GTF engines are likely to have also boosted this segment’s top line.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for this segment’s revenues is pegged at $460.6 million, which indicates growth of 14% from the year-ago quarter.
ERJ’s Q2 Estimates
The robust revenue performance in three of its four major business segments is likely to have bolstered ERJ’s overall top line.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ERJ’s second-quarter revenues is pegged at $1.67 billion, which indicates growth of 11.8% from the year-ago quarter’s figure.
Solid sales growth expectations, higher sales volume from executive aviation, favorable product mix and lower costs and expenses are likely to have contributed favorably to the company’s bottom line.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ERJ’s earnings is pegged at 47 cents per share. This indicates an increase of 6.8% from the prior-year figure.
What the Zacks Model Unveils
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for ERJ this time. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, which is not the case here, as you will see below.
Earnings ESP: Embraer has an Earnings ESP of -1.76%. You can uncover the best stocks before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: ERJ currently carries a Zacks Rank of 3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Stocks to Consider
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CurtissWright (CW) is set to report its second-quarter 2025 results on Aug. 6, after market close. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.67% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CW’s earnings is pegged at $3.13 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 17.2%. The consensus estimate for its sales is pegged at $850.5 million, indicating year-over-year growth of 8.4%.
CAE (CAE) is set to report its fiscal first-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 13, before market open. It has an Earnings ESP of +1.03% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CAE’s earnings is pegged at 15 cents per share. The consensus estimate for its sales is pegged at $810.1 million, indicating year-over-year growth of 3.4%.
Transdigm Group (TDG) is set to report fiscal third-quarter earnings on Aug. 5. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.40% and carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TDG’s earnings is pegged at $9.78 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 8.7%. The consensus estimate for sales is pegged at $2.30 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 12.2%.
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