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Mar 31, 2024

Curtiss-Wright Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Curtiss-Wright reported strong Q1 2024 results with sales and operating income growth, operating margin expansion and increased diluted EPS.

Key Takeaways

Curtiss-Wright's Q1 2024 results exceeded expectations, with significant growth in sales and operating income. The company increased its full-year 2024 sales, operating income and diluted EPS guidance due to the strong start and continued strength in the order book.

Reported sales of $713 million, up 13%, operating income of $100 million, up 27%, operating margin of 14.0%, and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.99.

Adjusted operating income of $100 million, up 23%.

Adjusted operating margin of 14.0%, up 110 basis points.

New orders of $901 million, up 26%, reflected a book-to-bill that exceeded 1.25x driven by strong demand within our Aerospace & Defense (A&D) markets.

Total Revenue
$713M
Previous year: $631M
+13.0%
EPS
$1.99
Previous year: $1.53
+30.1%
Operating Margin
14%
Previous year: 12.5%
+12.0%
Book-to-Bill
1.25
Previous year: 1.1
+13.6%
New Orders
$901M
Previous year: $718M
+25.5%
Gross Profit
$254M
Previous year: $221M
+14.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$338M
Previous year: $131M
+158.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$58M
Previous year: -$102M
-43.1%
Total Assets
$4.61B
Previous year: $4.36B
+5.7%

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Curtiss-Wright Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company is increasing its full-year 2024 Adjusted financial guidance.

Positive Outlook

  • Total Sales increased to new range of 5% to 7% growth
  • Operating Income increased to new range of 5% to 8% growth
  • Operating margin range of 17.4% to 17.6%
  • Diluted EPS increased to new range of $10.10 to $10.40, up 8% to 11%
  • Free cash flow range of $415 to $435 million

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income