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Sep 30, 2024

Curtiss-Wright Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Curtiss-Wright reported strong Q3 2024 results with revenue growth in A&D markets and increased adjusted diluted EPS.

Key Takeaways

Curtiss-Wright reported a 10% increase in sales, reaching $799 million, and an 11% increase in adjusted operating income. The company raised its full-year 2024 guidance for sales, diluted EPS, and free cash flow.

Reported sales increased by 10% to $799 million.

Adjusted operating margin increased by 20 basis points to 18.7%.

New orders totaled $860 million, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.1x.

Free cash flow was $163 million, representing a 142% adjusted free cash flow conversion.

Total Revenue
$799M
Previous year: $724M
+10.3%
EPS
$2.97
Previous year: $2.54
+16.9%
Operating Margin
18.1%
Previous year: 18.3%
-1.1%
Book-to-Bill
1.1
Previous year: 1.2
-8.3%
New Orders
$860M
Previous year: $846M
+1.7%
Gross Profit
$298M
Previous year: $281M
+6.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$444M
Previous year: $149M
+198.3%
Free Cash Flow
$163M
Previous year: $137M
+19.0%
Total Assets
$4.89B
Previous year: $4.41B
+10.7%

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Curtiss-Wright Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Curtiss-Wright is updating its full-year 2024 adjusted financial guidance with increased expectations for sales, operating income, and diluted EPS, while maintaining the operating margin range.

Positive Outlook

  • Total Sales: $3,050 - $3,095 million (Up 7% - 9%)
  • Operating Income: $531 - $545 million (Up 7% - 10%)
  • Operating Margin: 17.4% - 17.6% (Up 0 - 20 bps)
  • Diluted EPS: $10.55 - $10.75 (Up 12% - 15%)
  • Free Cash Flow: $430 - $450 million (Up 4% - 9%)

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income