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WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Textron Aviation today announced Starlink's high-speed internet is now available for the Hawker 700, 800 and 900 series aircraft.

Global communications firm selected to support tier 1 media relations and elevate awareness for the world's largest peacetime airlift and key corporate programs

, /PRNewswire/ -- FINN Partners was recently selected by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, as its public relations agency of record for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift and other key company initiatives. FINN Partners will provide media relations support and strategic counsel to help increase awareness of how general aviation profoundly impacts everyday life.

Elevating General Aviation's Human Impact

The Special Olympics Airlift stands as the world's largest peacetime airlift, operating as a massive philanthropic general aviation effort. In June 2026, the initiative brought together the Cessna and Beechcraft business aviation communities to transport more than 800 athletes and coaches to the 2026 Special Olympics Games free of cost. Volunteer pilots and aircraft owners donated their time, fuel and airplanes to eliminate travel costs and logistical hurdles for the athletes. FINN Partners helped amplify stories of volunteerism, logistical precision and athletic determination through targeted tier 1 media relations efforts that highlighted the human impact of the event.

"We built our aviation practice on the principle that behind every flight there is a human story that connects us all," said Karli Barokas, Managing Partner, FINN Partners. "Textron Aviation's commitment to community offers an incredible canvas for meaningful storytelling. Our team was proud to amplify the voices of the athletes, pilots, aircraft owners and employees who make this monumental Airlift possible."

The Special Olympics Airlift campaign generated significant national media momentum, securing nearly 120 stories and nearly 2 billion media impressions in June alone. High-profile features from USA TODAY and The Associated Press brought the mission to a broad national audience, highlighting the athletes, volunteer pilots and aviation community behind the Airlift while reinforcing Textron Aviation's leadership in bringing the effort to life.

About Textron Aviation Inc.
We have been inspiring the journey of flight for nearly 100 years. Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna, Hawker and Pipistrel brands to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, light and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military trainer and defense aircraft, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service network, for affordable, productive and flexible flight. For more information, visit www.txtav.com.

ABOUT FINN PARTNERS
Founded in 2011 on the core principles of innovation and collaborative partnership, FINN Partners has grown from about US $24 million in fees to almost US $200 million in fees during the past 15 years, becoming one of the fastest-growing independent public relations agencies in the world. Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, PRovoke Media's 100 Best Agencies in the U.S., 60 Best Agencies in Europe, and Midsize Agency of the Year in 2022, the full-service marketing and communications company's record-setting pace results from organic growth and integrating new companies and new people into the FINN world through a common philosophy. With more than 1,300 professionals across 38 offices, FINN provides clients with global access and capabilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In addition, FINN provides its clients with access to top-tier agencies worldwide through its membership in the global network PROI.

Headquartered in New York, FINN has offices in: Abu Dhabi, Atlanta, Bangalore, Bangkok, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Columbus, Delhi, Denver, Detroit, Dublin, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Jerusalem, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Madison, Wisc., Manila, Melbourne, Mumbai, Munich, Nashville, Orange County, Paris, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Singapore, Sydney, Vancouver, Washington D.C. and Yangon. Find us at finnpartners.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram at @finnpartners.

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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Textron (TXT - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 2.7% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.

But investors have to be wondering, will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Textron due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.

Textron Q2 Earnings Outpace Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

Textron Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.62 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.52 by 6.6%. The bottom line also rose 4.5% from $1.55 in the year-ago quarter.

The company reported GAAP earnings of $1.42 per share compared with $1.35 a year ago.

TXT’s RevenuesThe company reported total revenues of $3.83 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.82 billion by 0.15%. The top line also increased 3% from the year-ago quarter’s level of $3.72 billion.

Segmental Performance of TextronTextron Aviation: Revenues from this segment increased 1% year over year to $1.5 billion. This was primarily due to higher pricing, partially offset by lower volume and mix.

The segment delivered 40 jets, down from 49 in the year-ago quarter. It also delivered 44 commercial turboprops, up from 34 in the second quarter of 2025.

Order backlog at the end of the reported quarter totaled $8 billion.

Bell: Revenues from this segment amounted to $1.1 billion, up 6% from the year-ago quarter’s registered number. This was driven by a $47 million increase in military revenues, primarily reflecting higher production volumes for the H-1 program and the MV-75 program.

Bell delivered 36 commercial helicopters compared with 32 in the prior-year second quarter.

Its order backlog at the end of the quarter totaled $7.5 billion.

Textron Systems: This segment’s revenues amounted to $347 million, up $23 million from the prior-year level.

Textron Systems’ backlog at the end of the quarter totaled $3.3 billion.

Industrial: Revenues from this segment increased $9 million to $848 million.

Finance: This segment’s revenues amounted to $14 million compared with $15 million in the year-ago quarter.

During the quarter, the company initiated a sale process for the Industrial segment.

Textron’s FinancialsAs of July 4, 2026, cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.44 billion compared with $1.94 billion as of Jan. 3, 2026.

Net cash used in operating activities during the first six months of 2026 amounted to $128 million compared with $281 million in the year-ago period.

Capital expenditures amounted to $95 million in the second quarter compared with $78 million in the year-ago quarter.

The long-term debt totaled $3.11 billion as of July 4, 2026, compared with $3.53 billion as of Jan. 3, 2026.

TXT’s GuidanceThe company expects 2026 adjusted earnings to be in the range of $6.40-$6.60 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $6.60 per share, which is the high end of the company’s guided range.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in estimates revision.

The consensus estimate has shifted -9.25% due to these changes.

VGM ScoresAt this time, Textron has a subpar Growth Score of D, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with an F. However, the stock has a grade of A on the value side, putting it in the top quintile for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Interestingly, Textron has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.

Performance of an Industry PlayerTextron belongs to the Zacks Aerospace - Defense industry. Another stock from the same industry, GE Aerospace (GE - Free Report) , has gained 1.1% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended June 2026.

GE reported revenues of $12.63 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +24.5%. EPS of $2.02 for the same period compares with $1.66 a year ago.

GE is expected to post earnings of $1.99 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +19.9%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.1%.

GE has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of D.

EP Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 20,272 shares of the aerospace company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,860,000.

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of TXT. Activest Wealth Management increased its stake in shares of Textron by 3,255.6% in the 4th quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 302 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 293 shares during the last quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC bought a new position in Textron during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC bought a new position in Textron during the 1st quarter worth approximately $29,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Textron during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Strive Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in Textron during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. 86.03% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research firms have weighed in on TXT. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Textron from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Textron in a report on Sunday, May 3rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of Textron from $90.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Morgan Stanley set a $98.00 price objective on Textron in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, TD Cowen dropped their price objective on Textron from $115.00 to $105.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, July 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $102.44.

Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on Textron Textron Stock Performance Shares of TXT stock opened at $82.97 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 1.86. The company has a market capitalization of $14.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.65, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 0.91. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $89.66 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $91.41. Textron Inc. has a 52 week low of $78.12 and a 52 week high of $101.57.

Textron (NYSE:TXT – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The aerospace company reported $1.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.55 by $0.07. Textron had a net margin of 6.12% and a return on equity of 14.30%. The firm had revenue of $3.83 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.81 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.55 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. Textron has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.400-6.600 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Textron Inc. will post 6.5 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Textron Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Investors of record on Friday, September 11th will be given a $0.02 dividend. This represents a $0.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 11th. Textron’s payout ratio is currently 1.51%.

Textron Company Profile (Free Report)

Textron Inc is a global, multi-industry manufacturing company headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. The company designs, manufactures and services a diverse range of products for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Textron operates through four primary business segments—Textron Aviation, Bell, Textron Systems and Industrial—each of which serves customers around the world.

Textron Aviation is known for its Cessna and Beechcraft branded business jets and turboprop aircraft, offering models that range from light jets and turboprops to larger cabin aircraft designed for corporate and charter use.

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Amundi trimmed its stake in Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT – Free Report) by 5.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 128,178 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 7,607 shares during the period. Amundi owned 0.07% of Textron worth $11,223,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Quantinno Capital Management LP raised its stake in shares of Textron by 114.8% during the 1st quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP now owns 570,416 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $49,946,000 after acquiring an additional 304,831 shares in the last quarter. SummitTX Capital L.P. purchased a new stake in Textron in the first quarter valued at about $733,000. Lazard Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Textron in the first quarter worth about $248,000. OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp boosted its holdings in Textron by 232.8% in the first quarter. OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp now owns 34,704 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $3,039,000 after acquiring an additional 24,276 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Themes Management Co LLC grew its stake in shares of Textron by 66.2% during the first quarter. Themes Management Co LLC now owns 8,865 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $776,000 after acquiring an additional 3,531 shares during the last quarter. 86.03% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Textron Stock Performance NYSE:TXT opened at $89.12 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 1.86. The stock has a market capitalization of $15.33 billion, a PE ratio of 16.81, a P/E/G ratio of 1.25 and a beta of 0.91. Textron Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $76.45 and a fifty-two week high of $101.57. The company has a fifty day moving average of $90.78 and a two-hundred day moving average of $91.89.

Textron (NYSE:TXT – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The aerospace company reported $1.62 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.55 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $3.83 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.81 billion. Textron had a net margin of 6.12% and a return on equity of 14.30%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.55 earnings per share. Textron has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.400-6.600 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Textron Inc. will post 6.5 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Textron Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be given a $0.02 dividend. This represents a $0.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 11th. Textron’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 1.51%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of analysts recently commented on TXT shares. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Textron in a research note on Sunday, May 3rd. Wall Street Zen lowered Textron from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday. Morgan Stanley set a $98.00 price objective on Textron in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Textron from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $95.00 target price on shares of Textron in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $102.44.

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Textron Profile (Free Report)

Textron Inc is a global, multi-industry manufacturing company headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. The company designs, manufactures and services a diverse range of products for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Textron operates through four primary business segments—Textron Aviation, Bell, Textron Systems and Industrial—each of which serves customers around the world.

Textron Aviation is known for its Cessna and Beechcraft branded business jets and turboprop aircraft, offering models that range from light jets and turboprops to larger cabin aircraft designed for corporate and charter use.

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WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, recently achieved a key milestone as the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 prototype aircraft completed its first flight, advancing the next-generation light jet toward certification. With this milestone, all three next-generation Citation light jets — the CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and M2 Gen3 — have entered flight testing, demonstrating continued momentum across the Cessna next-generation light jet portfolio. “This achie.

Textron (TXT -5.89%) stock fell 8.2% through 10:05 a.m. ET Tuesday after meeting analyst sales forecasts and beating on earnings. Analysts forecast Textron would earn $1.54 per share on $3.8 billion in sales in Q2, and the company actually earned more -- $1.62 per share -- on the same expected revenue: $3.8 billion.

This isn't the reaction to an "earnings beat" that you'd ordinarily expect, so what went wrong?

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Textron Q2 earnings Start with the earnings. As it turns out, the "$1.62" that Textron "earned" was only a non-GAAP number. Actual earnings as calculated under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) were only $1.42 per share -- up only up 5% from last year's Q2, and significantly less than the non-GAAP figure.

On revenue, where Textron only met expectations, sales were up 3% in Q2, significantly slower growth than seen in Q1.

Free cash flow declined significantly year over year, from $395 million in Q2 2025 to $235 million in Q2 2026.

Finally, on guidance, Textron guided slightly below analyst expectations. Combined with the sales slowdown, this probably contributed to investors' lack of enthusiasm about the earnings "beat." Full-year, Textron expects to report non-GAAP profit of about $6.50 per share (a penny less than analysts hoped) and GAAP earnings of about $5.49 per share -- again, much less than GAAP.

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What's next for Textron One right call Textron's making is trying to sell its Industrial business, which grew sales only 1% in Q2 -- tied with Aviation for last place among the company's four main divisions. Industrial is also the company's least profitable division, with an operating profit margin of only 4.5%.

Selling Industrial would generate cash for the other divisions to deploy, improve profit margins -- and not hurt sales all that much. I think it's the right decision.

Rich Smith has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Textron. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Discover 2 Under-the-Radar Aerospace Stocks Set for 2025 GrowthTextron NYSE: TXT reported second-quarter revenue growth of 3% to $3.8 billion, while adjusted earnings rose to $1.62 per share from $1.55 a year earlier. The company maintained its full-year adjusted earnings outlook of $6.40 to $6.60 per share and manufacturing cash flow guidance of $700 million to $800 million before pension contributions.

Chief Executive Officer Lisa Atherton said the company’s manufacturing segments each contributed to first-half revenue growth of $500 million, or 7%, compared with the prior-year period. She pointed to healthy commercial and military demand, including aviation backlog and defense budget support for Textron’s military franchises.

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3 Stocks With Hot RSIs That Scream Further Gains“People want our products, and we have multi-year backlogs in many areas,” Atherton said, while emphasizing that operational efficiency and productivity remain priorities.

Aviation demand remains strong, while factory efficiency weighs on profit Textron Aviation generated $1.5 billion in second-quarter revenue, up 1% from a year earlier, as higher aircraft pricing and aftermarket revenue offset lower aircraft volume and mix. The segment delivered 40 jets and 44 commercial turboprops, compared with 49 jets and 34 commercial turboprops in the prior-year quarter. Backlog ended the quarter at $8 billion.

What makes Textron a must-own aerospace stock for 2024?Segment profit declined 3% to $165 million, primarily due to manufacturing inefficiencies and lower aircraft volume and mix, partly offset by lower warranty costs.

Atherton said Aviation is investing in workforce development, factory capacity and engineering support to improve producibility. Attrition has returned to more normalized levels following an earlier spike, but the company has a relatively new manufacturing workforce. About 50% of the workforce has less than five years of experience, compared with less than 30% in 2019, she said.

The company is also adding targeted capacity in landing gear, milling and paint, while expanding dual sourcing for critical supplies. Atherton said supply-chain conditions have improved substantially, though some components remain problematic.

Chief Financial Officer David Rosenberg said Aviation’s productivity opportunity is worth roughly $150 million in incremental profit, or about 200 basis points of margin improvement, over the medium term. He said the opportunity is split roughly evenly between internal productivity actions and supply-chain improvements.

Rosenberg expects third-quarter Aviation revenue to have a similar profile to the second quarter, with margin expansion expected in the fourth quarter. Atherton said the company expects workforce learning curves to improve next year and is targeting improvement in overall product deliveries toward the middle to latter part of 2027.

Textron Aviation’s development programs continued to advance. The CJ4 Gen3 and M2 Gen3 are in flight testing, while the CJ3 Gen3 is expected to make its first flight in the third quarter. All three are expected to enter service next year. The Denali is in final flight testing and remains on pace to enter service in 2027.

Bell revenue rises as company self-funds MV-75 work Bell revenue increased 6% to $1.1 billion, driven by higher military revenue from H-1 production and the MV-75 program, as well as higher commercial pricing. Segment profit fell 6% to $75 million, reflecting program performance and military-program mix, partly offset by lower research and development costs. Bell’s backlog totaled $7.5 billion at quarter-end.

The company said the U.S. Army is pursuing an above-threshold reprogramming request for an additional $350 million of fiscal 2026 funds for the MV-75 Cheyenne program. Textron expects Congress to complete the process during the third quarter, but has elected to continue program work on a self-funded basis while awaiting the funding decision.

Rosenberg said Textron is managing spending through the next several weeks to remain within the $350 million threshold while maintaining program momentum. He described the reprogramming need as a “unique one-off” related to a schedule acceleration that occurred after the Army submitted its fiscal 2026 budget.

Textron’s full-year outlook assumes it receives the additional funding. Without it, adjusted earnings per share could be reduced by $0.20 to $0.30 and manufacturing cash flow could decline by $150 million to $250 million, the company said.

Bell completed its first two MV-75 wing structures during the quarter. Atherton said the first wing required 90% fewer labor hours than the initial V-22 wing build, while the second required an additional 40% reduction from the first wing. Bell also delivered 36 commercial helicopters, up from 32 a year earlier.

Systems growth and Industrial sale process Textron Systems revenue rose 7% to $347 million, helped by armored land vehicle volume and military training and support work at Airborne Tactical Advantage Company, or ATAC. Segment profit increased 10% to $44 million, primarily due to lower research and development expense. Systems backlog was $3.3 billion.

During the quarter, Systems began producing Mobile Strike Force Vehicles in Louisiana for delivery of 65 units to Ukraine. The Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle program completed its systems functional review and continued design work following a $450 million Marine Corps pre-production development award earlier this year.

Industrial revenue was $848 million, up $9 million, while segment profit increased 9% to $59 million. Kautex benefited from pricing and foreign-exchange effects, while Textron Specialized Vehicles faced lower volume and mix and the impact of the powersports business disposition. Rosenberg said the segment received a gross refund of $21 million in previously imposed IEEPA tariffs, with an approximately $18 million net effect on results.

Textron has initiated a sale process for its Industrial segment while continuing work needed for a potential spinoff. Atherton said the company has received significant inbound interest and is evaluating interest in the segment as a whole as well as in separate businesses. The effort is part of Textron’s stated plan to become a pure-play aerospace and defense company.

About Textron (NYSE:TXT)Textron Inc is a global, multi-industry manufacturing company headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. The company designs, manufactures and services a diverse range of products for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Textron operates through four primary business segments—Textron Aviation, Bell, Textron Systems and Industrial—each of which serves customers around the world.

Textron Aviation is known for its Cessna and Beechcraft branded business jets and turboprop aircraft, offering models that range from light jets and turboprops to larger cabin aircraft designed for corporate and charter use.

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Key Takeaways Textron beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, with adjusted EPS rising 4.5% year over year.TXT saw higher Bell, Systems and Industrial sales, while Aviation backlog ended the quarter at $8 billion.TXT reaffirmed 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.40-$6.60 and began the Industrial segment sale process. Textron Inc. (TXT - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.62 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.52 by 6.6%. The bottom line also rose 4.5% from $1.55 in the year-ago quarter.

The company reported GAAP earnings of $1.42 per share compared with $1.35 a year ago.

TXT’s RevenuesThe company reported total revenues of $3.83 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.82 billion by 0.15%. The top line also increased 3% from the year-ago quarter’s level of $3.72 billion.

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Segmental Performance of TextronTextron Aviation: Revenues from this segment increased 1% year over year to $1.5 billion. This was primarily due to higher pricing, partially offset by lower volume and mix.

The segment delivered 40 jets, down from 49 in the year-ago quarter. It also delivered 44 commercial turboprops, up from 34 in the first quarter of 2025.

Order backlog at the end of the reported quarter totaled $8 billion.

Bell: Revenues from this segment amounted to $1.1 billion, up 6% from the year-ago quarter’s registered number. This was driven by a $47 million increase in military revenues, primarily reflecting higher production volumes for the H-1 program and the MV-75 program.

Bell delivered 36 commercial helicopters compared with 32 in the prior-year first quarter.

Its order backlog at the end of the quarter totaled $7.5 billion.

Textron Systems: This segment’s revenues amounted to $347 million, up $23 million from the prior-year level.

Textron Systems’ backlog at the end of the quarter totaled $3.3 billion.

Industrial: Revenues from this segment increased $9 million to $848 million.

Finance: This segment’s revenues amounted to $14 compared with $15 million in the year-ago quarter.

During the quarter, the company initiated a sale process for the Industrial segment.

Textron’s FinancialsAs of July 4, 2026, cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.44 billion compared with $1.94 billion as of Jan. 3, 2026.

Net cash used in operating activities during the first six months of 2026 amounted to $128 million compared with $281 million in the year-ago period.

Capital expenditures amounted to $95 million in the second quarter compared with $78 million in the year-ago quarter.

The long-term debt totaled $3.11 billion as of July 4, 2026, compared with $3.53 billion as of Jan. 3, 2026.

TXT’s GuidanceThe company expects 2026 adjusted earnings to be in the range of $6.40-$6.60 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $6.60 per share, which is the high end of the company’s guided range.

TXT’s Zacks RankTextron currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Recent Defense Release RTX Corporation’s (RTX - Free Report) second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.89 beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.66 by 13.9%. The bottom line improved 21.1% from the year-ago quarter’s level of $1.56.

RTX’s revenues rose 14.5% year over year to $24.71 billion and beat the consensus mark of $22.83 billion by 8.2%. Growth was supported by higher commercial aftermarket and defense demand. Backlog climbed 22% to $289 billion.

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $7.94 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.22 by 10%. The bottom line increased 8.9% from the year-ago quarter's reported figure of $7.29.

LMT’s net sales were $20.06 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $19.34 billion by 3.7%. The top line improved 10.5% from $18.16 billion reported in the year-ago quarter.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $7.68 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.84 by 12.3%. The bottom line, however, declined 5.8% from the year-ago quarter’s level of $8.15.

NOC’s second-quarter sales of $10.88 billion beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.80 billion by 0.7%. The top line also improved 5.1% from $10.35 billion reported in the year-ago quarter.

Textron beat second-quarter profit and revenue estimates on Tuesday, driven by higher aircraft pricing ​and sustained growth in its Bell ‌helicopter business.

Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 28th, 2026

Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its holdings in shares of Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT – Free Report) by 19.4% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 625,911 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after buying an additional 101,772 shares during the quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership owned approximately 0.36% of Textron worth $54,805,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Motley Fool Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in Textron by 3.7% during the fourth quarter. Motley Fool Asset Management LLC now owns 3,008 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $262,000 after purchasing an additional 106 shares in the last quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust increased its stake in Textron by 22.3% in the 4th quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 653 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $57,000 after buying an additional 119 shares in the last quarter. Capital Management Corp VA raised its holdings in Textron by 1.0% during the fourth quarter. Capital Management Corp VA now owns 12,477 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $1,088,000 after acquiring an additional 120 shares during the period. Root Financial Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Textron by 24.5% in the fourth quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 630 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $55,000 after acquiring an additional 124 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Essex Financial Services Inc. lifted its position in shares of Textron by 4.9% in the first quarter. Essex Financial Services Inc. now owns 2,712 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $237,000 after acquiring an additional 127 shares in the last quarter. 86.03% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several analysts recently issued reports on TXT shares. Weiss Ratings raised Textron from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Textron from $97.00 to $99.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. Morgan Stanley set a $97.00 price objective on shares of Textron in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Textron from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of Textron from $90.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $103.10.

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Insider Buying and Selling at Textron In related news, Director Thomas A. Kennedy acquired 10,300 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1st. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $95.98 per share, with a total value of $988,594.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 20,162 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,935,148.76. This trade represents a 104.44% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director R Kerry Clark sold 2,517 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $93.09, for a total transaction of $234,307.53. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 8,611 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $801,597.99. This represents a 22.62% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Textron Stock Up 0.6% Shares of NYSE:TXT opened at $96.09 on Tuesday. Textron Inc. has a 1 year low of $75.80 and a 1 year high of $101.57. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $91.19 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $92.11. The firm has a market capitalization of $16.71 billion, a PE ratio of 18.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 0.90. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 1.84 and a quick ratio of 0.87.

Textron (NYSE:TXT – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The aerospace company reported $1.45 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.30 by $0.15. The business had revenue of $3.69 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.50 billion. Textron had a return on equity of 14.56% and a net margin of 6.15%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.28 earnings per share. Textron has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.400-6.600 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Textron Inc. will post 6.6 EPS for the current year.

Textron Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 12th were issued a $0.02 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, June 12th. This represents a $0.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Textron’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 1.53%.

About Textron (Free Report)

Textron Inc is a global, multi-industry manufacturing company headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. The company designs, manufactures and services a diverse range of products for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Textron operates through four primary business segments—Textron Aviation, Bell, Textron Systems and Industrial—each of which serves customers around the world.

Textron Aviation is known for its Cessna and Beechcraft branded business jets and turboprop aircraft, offering models that range from light jets and turboprops to larger cabin aircraft designed for corporate and charter use.

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Stock to Watch: Textron (TXT - Free Report) Textron Inc., incorporated in 1923, is a global multi-industry company that manufactures aircraft, automotive engine components and industrial tools. It also offers solutions and services for aircraft, fastening systems, and industrial products and components. Its products include commercial and military helicopters, light- and mid-size business jets, plastic fuel tanks, automotive trim products, golf carts and utility vehicles, turf-car equipment, industrial pumps and gears. It is a commercial finance company in select markets. Textron is known globally for its most recognizable and valuable brand names, such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, E-Z-GO and Greenlee.

TXT is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 13.9; value investors should take notice.

One analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.02 to $6.60 per share. TXT boasts an average earnings surprise of +5.8%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, TXT should be on investors' short list.

Key Takeaways GE Aerospace benefits from strong engine demand, including over 650 commercial engine orders in Q1 2026.Textron Aviation revenues rose 22%, with backlog reaching $8 billion supporting future deliveries.GE Aerospace invests in MRO and manufacturing while facing higher costs and debt concerns. GE Aerospace (GE - Free Report) and Textron Inc. (TXT - Free Report) are two prominent names operating in the aerospace and defense industry. As rivals, both companies are engaged in producing highly engineered aircraft components for commercial and military aircraft in the United States and international markets.

These companies have been enjoying significant growth opportunities in the aerospace and defense space on account of the improving air traffic trend and the expansionary U.S. defense budgetary policy in the past couple of years. Let’s take a closer look at their fundamentals, growth prospects and challenges.

The Case for GE AerospaceGE Aerospace is poised to gain from its growing installed base and higher utilization of engine platforms, supported by strength across commercial & defense sectors. Solid demand for LEAP, GEnx & GE9X engines and services, supported by growth in air traffic, fleet renewal and expansion activities, is proving beneficial for the Commercial Engines & Services business. In first-quarter 2026, the company received orders for more than 650 commercial engines, including commitments from American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Airlines.

Growing popularity for the company’s propulsion & additive technologies, critical aircraft systems and aftermarket services in the defense sector is driving the Defense & Propulsion Technologies business’ performance. In the first quarter, GE clinched a $1.4 billion deal for T408 engines to support the U.S. Marine Corps’ CH-53K helicopter fleet.

GE remains committed to making investments to boost growth and provide better services to its customers. The company has been on track to invest more than $1 billion in its MRO facilities around the world over the next five years. For 2026, the company had announced its plan to invest an additional $1 billion in U.S. manufacturing and technology. Also, in the same period, GE Aerospace plans to invest more than €110 million across its European manufacturing facilities.

The company’s shareholder-friendly policies also add to its appeal. In first-quarter 2026, it paid dividends of $381 million, up 26.2% year over year, to its shareholders. It also raised its dividend by 30.6% to 36 cents per share in February 2026. In the same period, the company repurchased shares for $2.2 billion.

Despite the positives, GE’s highly leveraged balance sheet remains concerning. Exiting the first quarter, GE Aerospace’s total borrowings were $20.3 billion. The figure comprised $2.1 billion of short-term borrowings and $18.2 billion of long-term borrowings.

The Case for TextronGrowth in commercial air passenger traffic has been benefiting Textron’s Aviation business unit. In first-quarter 2026, Textron Aviation revenues increased 22% year over year, driven by higher aircraft revenues and an increase in aftermarket parts and services revenues. Exiting the first quarter, the Aviation business’ backlog rose to $8.0 billion from $7.7 billion at year-end 2025, supporting delivery and aftermarket plans across product lines.

Besides its strong presence in the commercial aerospace market, Textron enjoys solid demand for its defense products as well. In the first quarter, Bell’s military revenues increased 9% year over year, driven by continued growth on the MV-75 Cheyenne program. Textron Systems' revenues increased 13% largely due to higher volume on the Ship-to-Shore Connector program and military training services at ATAC.

TXT continues to invest in product upgrades, certifications and feature enhancements across its portfolio to defend share and support pricing and mix. Recent activity includes the certification of the Citation Ascend and ongoing development programs such as the Beechcraft Denali, alongside continued enhancements to in-production models.

The company’s cash and cash equivalents amounted to $1.51 billion at the end of the first quarter. While Textron’s long-term debt totaled $3.11 billion exiting the quarter, its current debt was $0.36 billion. Although the long-term debt value exceeds its cash reserve, its current debt remains much lower than the cash balance. So, it seems that the company boasts a solid solvency position, at least in the short term.

However, the persistence of supply-chain issues arising out of component shortages and delays might result in production delays for some of Textron’s products. Management continues to cite engines as a key constraint area, even as broader systemic issues have moderated compared with prior years.

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In the past six months, GE Aerospace shares have risen 21.1%, while Textron stock has gained 3.5%.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GE & TextronThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for GE’s 2026 sales and earnings per share (EPS) implies year-over-year growth of 15.2% and 17.4%, respectively. EPS estimates for both 2026 and 2027 have increased over the past 60 days.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Textron’s 2026 sales and EPS implies year-over-year growth of 5.2% and 8.2%, respectively. Although the EPS estimates for 2026 have increased over the past 60 days, the same for 2027 have declined.

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Valuation of GE & Textron
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Textron is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 12.95X, close to its median of 13.12X over the last three years. GE’s forward earnings multiple sits at 46.32X, higher than its median of 36.73X over the same time frame.

Final TakeGE Aerospace’s strong momentum in the commercial and defense aerospace markets, driven by solid build rates, wide-body aircraft demand and a robust defense budget, bodes well for growth. Given the strength across most of its served markets, GE has built a sound liquidity position that supports its shareholder-friendly policies.

In contrast, Textron’s strength in commercial and defense aerospace markets, along with its robust pipeline of projects, favors well for its growth. Its strong liquidity position is an added strength. However, this has been marred by the supply-chain challenges arising from component shortages, which might affect its near-term performance.

Despite its steeper valuation, GE holds robust prospects due to strong estimates, stock price appreciation and better prospects for sales and profit growth. Given these factors, GE seems a better pick for investors than Textron currently. While GE carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), Textron currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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Stock to Watch: Textron (TXT - Free Report) Textron Inc., incorporated in 1923, is a global multi-industry company that manufactures aircraft, automotive engine components and industrial tools. It also offers solutions and services for aircraft, fastening systems, and industrial products and components. Its products include commercial and military helicopters, light- and mid-size business jets, plastic fuel tanks, automotive trim products, golf carts and utility vehicles, turf-car equipment, industrial pumps and gears. It is a commercial finance company in select markets. Textron is known globally for its most recognizable and valuable brand names, such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, E-Z-GO and Greenlee.

TXT is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

Momentum investors should take note of this Aerospace stock. TXT has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 3.5% over the past four weeks.

Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.05 to $6.60 per share. TXT also boasts an average earnings surprise of +5.8%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, TXT should be on investors' short list.

The Providence, R.I., company said Thursday it will explore options for the industrial unit, including a potential sale or tax-free spinoff into a publicly traded company.

For the quarter ended March 2026, Textron (TXT - Free Report) reported revenue of $3.7 billion, up 11.8% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.45, compared to $1.28 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +5.36% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.51 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.30, the EPS surprise was +11.32%.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Textron performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Revenues- Manufacturing- Bell: $1.07 billion versus $1.04 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +8.9% change.Revenues- Manufacturing- Textron systems: $338 million compared to the $321.34 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +14.2% year over year.Revenues- Manufacturing- Textron Aviation: $1.49 billion versus $1.34 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +22.5% change.Revenues- Finance: $16 million compared to the $11.61 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of 0% year over year.Revenues- Manufacturing: $3.68 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $3.5 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +11.8%.Revenues- Manufacturing- Industrial: $786 million compared to the $792.09 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -0.8% year over year.Segment Profit- Textron Aviation: $154 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $137.49 million.Segment Profit- Bell: $72 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $88.71 million.Segment Profit- Industrial: $40 million compared to the $34.85 million average estimate based on two analysts.Segment Profit- Finance: $12 million compared to the $4.65 million average estimate based on two analysts.Segment Profit- Manufacturing: $308 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $300.82 million.Segment Profit- Textron Systems: $42 million versus $39.77 million estimated by two analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for Textron here>>>

Shares of Textron have returned +1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +12.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.

Textron Inc. (TXT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, achieved a major milestone as the first three Cessna Citation Ascend business jets were delivered to fleet launch customer NetJets. NetJets, which operates the world's largest, most diverse private jet fleet, is the first private fleet operator to take delivery and begin operations with the Cessna Citation Ascend. Setting new standards in performance, comfort and operational efficiency for the midsize busi.

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To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.

As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.

Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Textron (TXT - Free Report) Textron Inc., incorporated in 1923, is a global multi-industry company that manufactures aircraft, automotive engine components and industrial tools. It also offers solutions and services for aircraft, fastening systems, and industrial products and components. Its products include commercial and military helicopters, light- and mid-size business jets, plastic fuel tanks, automotive trim products, golf carts and utility vehicles, turf-car equipment, industrial pumps and gears. It is a commercial finance company in select markets. Textron is known globally for its most recognizable and valuable brand names, such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, E-Z-GO and Greenlee.

TXT is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Momentum investors should take note of this Aerospace stock. TXT has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 0.1% over the past four weeks.

Two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.07 to $6.60 per share. TXT boasts an average earnings surprise of +5.8%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, TXT should be on investors' short list.