CW Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CW - Curtiss-Wright Corp.
$740.06
-14.70 (-1.95%)
▼
5d:
-6.65%
30d:
+2.93%
90d:
+1.98%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 13, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 05, 2026
21d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: CW is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.9% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: CW is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.9% 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
$628.95
Based on 8.1% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$390.53
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 $740.06, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $739.02 to $774.03. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 43.4) is in line with its historical norms (42.2). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.9% 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 uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $730.39. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. 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 uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $730.39. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. 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
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$739.02 -
$774.03
Company Quality Score
58/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
75.7%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($798.17)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 0.9% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -6.6% 5-day decline
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$739.02 -
$774.03
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$730.40
Resistance Level
$808.16
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 13, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
43.35
Wall Street Target
$798.17
(+7.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
13.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
29.1%
Profit Margin
14.2%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.9% premium
PE vs Historical
43.4 vs 42.2
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$746.72
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$753.44
(+2%)
3-Year Target
$760.22
(+3%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 43→42)
PE COMPRESSION
$740.14
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 43.3, Growth: 12.2%)
$1044.84
(+41%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 21.8, Growth: 12.2%)
$525.01
(-29%)
Bear:
(PE: 18.5, Growth: 12.2%)
$446.26
(-40%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
Forward PE: 28.41 | Forward EPS (Implied): $26.05
Bull Case
$893.62
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 29.8
Base Case
$740.06
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 28.4
Bear Case
$566.15
(-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
15
Sells
Net
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