Textron’s fourth quarter results drew a negative market reaction, despite the company topping Wall Street’s revenue and adjusted earnings expectations. Management attributed the quarter’s growth primarily to higher aircraft deliveries following recovery from the prior year’s strike, as well as expanded aftermarket activity and strong demand for Bell’s military helicopters. CEO Lisa Atherton also highlighted the impact of key certifications—such as the Citation Ascend and CJ3 Gen 2—on segment momentum and the company’s growing backlog, while acknowledging ongoing supply chain pressures, particularly around engines and workforce retention.
Aerospace and defense company Textron (NYSE:TXT) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 15.6% year on year to $4.18 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $15.5 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.73 per share was 1.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Aerospace and defense company Textron (NYSE:TXT) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 15.6% year on year to $4.18 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $15.5 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.73 per share was 1.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Today’s Date: December 29, 2025 Introduction In the complex landscape of American industrials, Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) stands as a unique conglomerate that has successfully pivoted from a diversified “smokestack” entity into a high-technology aerospace and defense powerhouse. As we close out 2025, Textron finds itself at a pivotal juncture. The company is currently navigating [...]
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