Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Curtiss-Wright's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,430 Mil.
Curtiss-Wright's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($4,182 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,311 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($4,311 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($4,430 Mil).
Curtiss-Wright's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($3,488 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($3,861 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($3,861 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,311 Mil).
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Curtiss-Wright Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Curtiss-Wright's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
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Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
Curtiss-Wright (CW) has a Retained Earnings of $4,430 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Curtiss-Wright and its competitors.
Is Curtiss-Wright's Retained Earnings too high?
Curtiss-Wright's current Retained Earnings is $4,430 Mil. Overall, Curtiss-Wright has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Curtiss-Wright's Retained Earnings compare to FTAI and WWD?
Curtiss-Wright's Retained Earnings of $4,430 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Curtiss-Wright and its competitors. Curtiss-Wright's current Retained Earnings is $4,430 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Curtiss-Wright stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Curtiss-Wright (CW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $393.40, compared to a current price of $760.84 — trading 93.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $4,430 Mil. Curtiss-Wright's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Curtiss-Wright (CW), the current Retained Earnings is $4,430 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Curtiss-Wright (CW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Curtiss-Wright stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $760.84 is trading 93.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $393.40.
GuruFocus considers Curtiss-Wright to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CW:
Retained Earnings: $4,430 Mil
GF Value™: $393.40 vs. price of $760.84 (93.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation delivers engineered products and services to commercial, defence, power generation, and other industrial markets. It offers industrial vehicle components, control systems, weapons handling systems, pumps, valves, and other solutions. The company has three reportable segments based on the markets serviced: Naval & Power, which provides coolant pumps, power-dense compact motors, generators, secondary propulsion systems, pumps, pump seals, valves, control rod drive mechanisms, and fastening systems that also generate maximum revenue for the company; its other segments are Aerospace & Industrial and Defense Electronics. Geographically, the company generates its key revenue from the United States of America, followed by the United Kingdom and other countries.
82GF Score
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