K. Christopher Farkas, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW), completed a sale of 918 shares of common stock on March 17, 2026, generating proceeds of approximately $621,908. The shares were sold at an average price of $677.46, with individual trades executed between $669.72 and $681.43.
The transactions followed an exercise on March 16, 2026, in which Farkas acquired 2,183 shares of common stock through the vesting of Restricted Stock Units. The price for those shares was $0. After the sale and the exercise, Farkas directly holds 5,518 shares of Curtiss-Wright.
The restricted stock units were originally granted on March 16, 2023, under the company’s 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan and vested after a three-year period. Company filings indicate the sale of the 918 shares was made to cover tax obligations tied to the vesting of the award. Curtiss-Wright states that Farkas remains in compliance with the company’s share ownership guidelines.
Market context and valuation note
At the time of these transactions, Curtiss-Wright stock was trading at $690.24, representing a 110% gain over the past year. Analysis from InvestingPro, as disclosed, places the shares on a Most Overvalued list, indicating they may be above their Fair Value according to that assessment.
Recent operating performance
In related corporate disclosures, Curtiss-Wright reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that exceeded analyst expectations. The company posted earnings per share of $3.79 versus a forecast of $3.68, and reported revenue of $947 million, ahead of an anticipated $890.25 million. Those results were highlighted as a robust performance for the quarter.
Investors have taken note of the positive earnings announcement. Company statements characterize the financial outcomes as indicative of strong operational execution and the ability to exceed market expectations.
What is not addressed here
The filing and company disclosures do not include further commentary on any planned additional insider transactions, future changes to executive share ownership targets, or guidance tied to the reported quarter within the information provided.