Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) is listed among the 7 Best Defense Dividend Stocks to Buy. Stifel recently lowered its price target on CW to $584 from $587 while maintaining a Hold rating on the shares. Analysts predict that diversified industrial companies will see growth despite flat or lower volumes in 2025, due to strong pricing power from passing on tariff-related price increases. Stifel expects inventory destocking and carryover pricing to drive volume growth in 2026, leading to mid single-digit top-line growth. Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is positioned to outperform the market by introducing new products in stable and growing market segments. Analysts at Morgan Stanley raised their price target on CW to $660 from $645 with an Overweight rating, reflecting a positive outlook for the aerospace and defense industry in 2026. Wall Street analysts have a Moderate Buy rating on CW, with an average price target of $605.60, representing a 9% upside potential. Curtiss-Wright Corporation provides engineered products, solutions, and services for the aerospace and defense markets. While CW shows promise as an investment, some believe certain AI stocks offer greater potential with lower risk. For more information on a potentially undervalued AI stock, see the report on the best short-term AI stock.

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