Jeffrey J. Lyash, Director at CURTISS WRIGHT CORP (CW), bought 209 shares at $711.62 ($149K) on 2026-08-10, disclosed to the SEC on 2026-08-10.
Director Jeffrey J. Lyash executed a rare, largest-ever insider purchase of 209 shares at $711.62 on August 10, 2026, signaling confidence in the stock despite recent volatility. This move is notable as it stands out against a 90-day net buyer flow of -1.0, suggesting a potential bottoming signal.
The stock is currently trading at $694.39, down 7.09% over the last 5 days and 7.99% over the last 30 days, but remains up 46.98% over the past year and sits 13.05% below its 52-week high of $798.63.
1) Q2 2026 earnings beat on August 6, 2026, with sales up 5% and operating income growing 12%; next earnings date TBD. 2) Management raised full-year 2026 earnings, revenue, and free-cash-flow guidance on August 6, 2026. 3) The company announced an $80 million expansion of its Chesapeake, Virginia facility following the Q2 results.
The stock is trading at a stretched valuation, with recent analysis suggesting it trades at a premium to intrinsic value estimates and market multiples following a 5-year return of approximately 5x. Additionally, the stock is currently down 7.09% over the last 5 days, indicating recent selling pressure.
Something here stands out, but not much.