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Curtiss-Wright Corporation

S&P 500

CW/Industrials · Aerospace & Defense/NYSE

Dividend Yield

0.12%

$0.98 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$767.73P/E57.5MCap29.0BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

90/ 100Very Safe

CW's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 7.0% earnings payout ratio & 4.5% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 6.46% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 7.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 4.5%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 6.1%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

No material risks identified across rated metrics.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
4.5%Very Safe
6.1%Very Safe
15.4xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe

Profitability

Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified engineering and manufacturing company that designs, manufactures, and services highly engineered products and solutions primarily for aerospace and defense markets, as well as commercial power, process, and industrial sectors worldwide. It operates through three key segments: Aerospace & Industrial, which provides sensors, controls, electro-mechanical actuation components for aircraft and vehicles, electronic throttle controls, joysticks, transmission shifters, and surface technology services like shot peening and engineered coatings; Defense Electronics, offering commercial off-the-shelf embedded computing modules, data acquisition systems, flight test instrumentation, integrated subsystems, tactical communications, and electronic stabilization products mainly for defense applications; and Naval & Power, delivering naval propulsion equipment, coolant pumps, motors, generators, steam turbines, valves, secondary propulsion systems, and specialized severe-service valves for nuclear power plants, energy, and industrial markets. Founded in 1929 and headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina, Curtiss-Wright Corporation plays a vital role in supporting critical technologies for national security, commercial aviation, and energy infrastructure.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.12%

Annual Dividend

$0.98

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

7.03%

FCF Payout Ratio

4.54%

52-Week Range

$463.00 - $800.00

Dividend History (2016–2025)

CW annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

CW earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

June 15, 2026

Next Payment Date

July 6, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

7.43%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

6.46%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

5.99%

3-Year Total Growth

24.00%

5-Year Total Growth

36.76%

10-Year Total Growth

78.85%

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Total Investment

$76,773.00

Annual Income

$98.00

Quarterly Income

$24.50

Monthly Income

$8.17

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CW's current dividend yield?
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) currently has a dividend yield of 0.12%, based on a stock price of $767.73 and an annual dividend of $0.98.
When is CW's next dividend payment date?
CW's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-15 and the next payment date is 2026-07-06. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does CW pay in dividends per year?
Curtiss-Wright Corporation paid $0.93 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has CW been increasing its dividend?
Curtiss-Wright Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 6.46% and a 10-year CAGR of 5.99%.
Is CW's dividend safe?
Curtiss-Wright Corporation has a payout ratio of 7.03%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 4.54%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is CW's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Curtiss-Wright Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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