Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) a Moderate Buy, Per Wall Street

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) a Moderate Buy, Per Wall Street

Ashar Jawad

Sun, February 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM GMT+9 2 min read

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is among the 11 best military technology stocks to buy right now. On February 13, Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag lifted the firm’s price target on the stock to $760 from $660, while keeping an Overweight rating.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) a Moderate Buy, Per Wall Street

The adjustment followed the company’s fourth quarter earnings call during the week in which it shared strong guidance for 2026, which Morgan Stanley believes sets Curtiss-Wright up well to surpass its three-year financial framework, according to a report on TipRanks.

On the same day, Stifel raised its price target on the stock to $650 from $625 with a Hold rating, while Citigroup hiked its price target to $718 from $661 and reiterated a Neutral rating.

Based on the recommendations of 6 analysts, Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is a Moderate Buy and has an average share price upside potential of close to 1% as of the close on February 20.

The stock has gained over 8% since Q4 results, with the company reporting strong year-over-year increases in both sales and diluted EPS. Investor sentiment has also been strengthened by an encouraging forecast of increased sales, operating margin expansion, and double-digit earnings growth in 2026.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) provides engineered products, solutions, and services for the aerospace and defense markets.

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