20 Most Expensive Stocks Insiders Are Dumping In March

17. Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW)

Market Capitalization: $12.77 billion

Curtiss-Wright Corp provides engineered products and services for the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. It ranks 17^th among the top 20 stocks insiders are dumping in March. The company operates in three areas: defense electronics, aerospace and industrial, and naval and power. With about 8,000 employees, Curtiss-Wright focuses on creating innovative solutions, drawing inspiration from the legacy of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers.

For the year ending Dec. 31, 2024, the company reported sales of $3.1 billion, up from $2.85 billion in 2023. Operating income for the year was $529 million, compared to $484 million in the previous year.

On February 5, the company announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share on Curtiss-Wright common stock.

This month, eight insiders, including the chair and CEO, CFO, and COO sold approximately $2.09 million worth of Curtiss-Wright shares at an average price of $325.49 per share. Since the beginning of the year, the stock dropped 4.26%, trading at $339.77. However, over the past 12 months, Curtiss-Wright shares returned 35.25%.

According to six analysts, the average rating for CW stock is “Buy.” The 12-month stock price forecast is $382.67, which is an increase of 13.02% from the latest price.

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