CW
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Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) closed at $713.14 as of 2026-05-01, trading 123.1% above its 200-week moving average of $319.61. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 126.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 63, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.89 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 weeks of data, CW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times. On average, these episodes lasted 17 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CW at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +28.5%.
With a market cap of $26.3 billion, CW is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.8%. Return on equity stands at 19.4%, a solid level. The stock trades at 10.4x book value.
Management has been repurchasing shares, with a 3.7% reduction over three years. CW passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CW would have grown to $20548, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 17.3% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming CW as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 29.2% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CW vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CW Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying CW when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +28.5% after 12 months (median +25.0%), compared to +14.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 80% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +69.6% vs +20.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CW crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CW has crossed below its 200-week MA 22 times with an average 1-year return of +28.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1982 | Aug 1982 | 5 | 7.6% | +58.3% | +50509.3% |
| Mar 1984 | Dec 1985 | 92 | 26.0% | -9.6% | +44994.2% |
| Nov 1987 | Dec 1987 | 4 | 2.5% | +16.8% | +38235.5% |
| Feb 1990 | Mar 1990 | 4 | 1.4% | +7.8% | +31052.0% |
| Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 | 1 | 31.0% | +59.5% | +43060.2% |
| Sep 1990 | Feb 1991 | 20 | 24.1% | +19.8% | +30360.0% |
| Feb 1991 | Mar 1991 | 1 | 0.8% | +20.6% | +29951.4% |
| Jul 1992 | Aug 1992 | 7 | 3.9% | +33.5% | +28159.8% |
| Sep 1992 | Nov 1992 | 8 | 7.0% | +13.2% | +27796.0% |
| Sep 1999 | Oct 1999 | 3 | 2.9% | +49.6% | +11072.8% |
| May 2000 | May 2000 | 1 | 0.7% | +37.1% | +10135.6% |
| Oct 2008 | Feb 2011 | 125 | 37.7% | -3.5% | +2178.6% |
| Mar 2011 | Dec 2011 | 38 | 23.1% | +13.3% | +2239.4% |
| May 2012 | Sep 2012 | 18 | 9.4% | +8.5% | +2267.2% |
| Oct 2012 | Dec 2012 | 11 | 6.3% | +48.1% | +2352.3% |
| Apr 2013 | Apr 2013 | 1 | 2.2% | +105.7% | +2353.9% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 37 | 30.5% | +29.4% | +660.0% |
| Dec 2020 | Dec 2020 | 1 | 0.3% | +18.1% | +545.3% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 2 | 8.7% | +28.2% | +601.0% |
| Feb 2021 | Mar 2021 | 1 | 3.3% | +25.9% | +558.5% |
| Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 | 2 | 1.0% | +11.7% | +525.9% |
| Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 | 1 | 3.4% | +34.4% | +539.7% |
| Average | 17 | — | +28.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CW below its 200-week moving average?
No. Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) is currently 123.1% above its 200-week moving average of $319.61. It would need to fall to $319.61 to cross below the line.
What is CW's 200-week moving average price?
Curtiss-Wright Corporation's 200-week moving average is $319.61 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CW drops below its 200-week moving average?
CW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +28.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 17 weeks on average.
Is CW a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CW as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 63. Free cash flow yield is 1.8%. Return on equity is 19.4%. Price-to-book is 10.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CW compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in CW would have grown to $20548, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 17.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. CW has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CW pay a dividend?
Yes. Curtiss-Wright Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 13.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01