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CW

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

CW34 yrs growth

Industrials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

0.14%

Annual Dividend

$1.04

Payout Ratio

7%

5-Yr Growth

7.1%

Ex-Date

Jun 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

CW Dividend Safety Score

97/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak34 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 1991
Earnings payout coverage7% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage7% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.44
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is CW a good dividend stock?

Yes

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.14% ($1.04/yr), with 34 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 34 consecutive years of growth
  • Comfortable payout ratio (7%)
  • Strong 7.1% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 525% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 1991

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.14%
Payout Ratio
7%
Annual Dividend
$1.04
5-Yr Avg Growth
7.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 15, 2026
Years of Growth
34
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.86
Market Cap
$27.5B
P/E Ratio
54.3
5-Yr Total Return
525%
52-Week Range
$443.00 – $760.72
Dividend Safety
A · 97/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (1991)
CW ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.04 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$26.00
Annual$104.00
Monthly avg$8.67