Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) hits a record high of $518.00 on September 15, 2025, showing a 46.03% return year-to-date and 55.98% in the past year. The company has paid dividends for 52 years, increased payouts by 14.3%, and expanded its share repurchase program by $200 million in 2025. Quarterly dividend announced at $0.24 per share.

The expanded buyback plan supports CW’s “Pivot to Growth” strategy and reinforces its long-term value creation commitment, positioning the company for record annual repurchases in 2025. CW provides products and services to aerospace, defense, commercial power, and industrial markets globally, making it one of the best defense contractor stocks.

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