CW Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CW - Curtiss-Wright Corp.
$750.84
-0.16 (-0.02%)
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5d:
+3.65%
30d:
+2.58%
90d:
+11.89%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 14, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 06, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: CW is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.2% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: CW is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.2% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$611.80
Based on 7.7% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$379.88
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CW is currently trading at $750.84, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $710.64 to $738.10. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 44.4) is in line with its historical norms (41.6). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.2% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CW is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $760.72. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: CW has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CW is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $760.72. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: CW has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$710.64 -
$738.10
Company Quality Score
61/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
58.1%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($756.57)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 2.2% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$710.64 -
$738.10
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$705.10
Resistance Level
$760.72
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
May 14, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
44.39
Wall Street Target
$756.57
(+0.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
13.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
29.1%
Profit Margin
14.2%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.2% premium
PE vs Historical
44.4 vs 41.6
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$767.36
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$784.24
(+4%)
3-Year Target
$801.49
(+7%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 44→42)
PE COMPRESSION
$751.06
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 44.4, Growth: 11.4%)
$1038.48
(+38%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.0, Growth: 11.4%)
$515.58
(-31%)
Bear:
(PE: 18.7, Growth: 11.4%)
$438.24
(-42%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
Forward PE: 28.41 | Forward EPS (Implied): $26.43
Bull Case
$906.64
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 29.8
Base Case
$750.84
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 28.4
Bear Case
$574.39
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 25.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
18
Sells
Net
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