CURTISS WRIGHT CORP, 10-Q filed on 5/2/2024
Quarterly Report
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Document and Entity Information - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Apr. 30, 2024
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
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Entity File Number 1-134  
Entity Registrant Name CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-0612970  
Entity Address, Address Line One 130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 300  
Entity Address, City or Town Davidson,  
Entity Address, State or Province NC  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 28036  
City Area Code 704  
Local Phone Number 869-4600  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock  
Trading Symbol CW  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
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Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024  
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Net Sales    
Net sales $ 713,167 $ 630,860
Cost of sales    
Cost of sales 459,412 409,452
Gross profit 253,755 221,408
Research and development expenses 22,980 22,024
Selling expenses 36,765 32,425
General and administrative expenses 94,049 88,344
Operating income 99,961 78,615
Interest expense (10,570) (12,944)
Other income, net 9,608 7,767
Earnings before income taxes 98,999 73,438
Provision for income taxes (22,504) (16,592)
Net earnings $ 76,495 $ 56,846
Net earnings per share:    
Basic earnings per share (usd per share) $ 2.00 $ 1.48
Diluted earnings per share (usd per share) 1.99 1.48
Dividends per share $ 0.20 $ 0.19
Weighted-average shares outstanding:    
Basic (shares) 38,254 38,303
Diluted (shares) 38,431 38,516
Product    
Net Sales    
Net sales $ 595,704 $ 524,881
Cost of sales    
Cost of sales 389,477 343,757
Service    
Net Sales    
Net sales 117,463 105,979
Cost of sales    
Cost of sales $ 69,935 $ 65,695
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]    
Net earnings $ 76,495 $ 56,846
Other comprehensive income    
Foreign currency translation, net of tax [1] (15,579) 14,666
Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax [1] 547 (192)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (15,032) 14,474
Comprehensive income $ 61,463 $ 71,320
[1] The tax benefit/(expense) included in both foreign currency translation adjustments and pension and postretirement adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was immaterial.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 338,034 $ 406,867
Receivables, net 776,662 732,678
Inventories, net 553,037 510,033
Other current assets 69,483 67,502
Total current assets 1,737,216 1,717,080
Property, plant, and equipment, net 329,347 332,796
Goodwill 1,552,343 1,558,826
Other intangible assets, net 542,335 557,612
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset 133,846 141,435
Prepaid pension asset 267,334 261,869
Other assets 49,661 51,351
Total assets 4,612,082 4,620,969
Current liabilities:    
Current portion of long-term debt 90,000 0
Accounts payable 233,818 243,833
Accrued expenses 158,089 188,039
Deferred revenue 297,545 303,872
Other current liabilities 78,823 70,800
Total current liabilities 858,275 806,544
Long-term debt 960,009 1,050,362
Deferred tax liabilities, net 128,000 132,319
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefit costs 67,446 66,875
Long-term operating lease liability 111,981 118,611
Long-term portion of environmental reserves 13,439 12,784
Other liabilities 92,753 105,061
Total liabilities 2,231,903 2,292,556
Stockholders' Equity    
Common stock, $1 par value,100,000,000 shares authorized as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023; 49,187,378 shares issued as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023; outstanding shares were 38,315,999 as of March 31, 2024 and 38,202,754 as of December 31, 2023 49,187 49,187
Additional paid in capital 133,166 140,182
Retained earnings 3,556,572 3,487,751
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (228,255) (213,223)
Common treasury stock, at cost (10,871,379 shares as of March 31, 2024 and 10,984,624 shares as of December 31, 2023) (1,130,491) (1,135,484)
Total stockholders' equity 2,380,179 2,328,413
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 4,612,082 $ 4,620,969
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Common stock, par value (usd per share) $ 1 $ 1
Common Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) 100,000,000 100,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued (in shares) 49,187,378 49,187,378
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding (in shares) 38,315,999 38,202,754
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares (in shares) 10,871,379 10,984,624
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net earnings $ 76,495 $ 56,846
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used for operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 26,983 28,927
Loss on sale/disposal of long-lived assets 21 93
Deferred income taxes (2,742) (2,619)
Share-based compensation 4,695 5,179
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of businesses acquired:    
Receivables, net (47,742) 6,114
Inventories, net (45,851) (42,897)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (34,816) (85,442)
Deferred revenue (5,776) (8,252)
Pension and postretirement liabilities, net (4,733) (4,946)
Other current and long-term assets and liabilities (12,167) (44,602)
Net cash used for operating activities (45,633) (91,599)
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Proceeds from sale/disposal of long-lived assets 41 224
Additions to property, plant, and equipment (12,055) (10,661)
Net cash used for investing activities (12,014) (10,437)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Borrowings under revolving credit facility 4,879 465,025
Repayments of Lines of Credit (4,879) (286,825)
Repayments of Senior Debt 0 (202,500)
Repurchases of common stock (12,190) (12,386)
Proceeds from share-based compensation 5,472 5,225
Other (288) (268)
Net cash used for financing activities (7,006) (31,729)
Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash (4,180) 7,450
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (68,833) (126,315)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 406,867 256,974
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 338,034 $ 130,659
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
Total
Common Stock Member
Additional Paid In Capital Member
Retained Earnings Member
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Member
Treasury Stock
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2022   $ 49,187 $ 134,553 $ 3,163,491 $ (258,916) $ (1,107,101)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net earnings $ 56,846     56,846    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax $ 14,474       14,474  
Dividends paid/declared       (7,298)    
Restricted stock     (13,805)     13,805
Employee Stock Purchase Plan     1,483     3,742
Share-based compensation     4,939     240
Repurchases of common stock [1]           (12,386)
Other     (261)     261
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2023   49,187 126,909 3,213,039 (244,442) (1,101,439)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired 73          
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2022   49,187 134,553 3,163,491 (258,916) (1,107,101)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax $ 45,693          
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2023 2,328,413 49,187 140,182 3,487,751 (213,223) (1,135,484)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net earnings 76,495     76,495    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax (15,032)       (15,032)  
Dividends paid/declared       (7,674)    
Restricted stock     (13,879)     13,879
Employee Stock Purchase Plan     2,484     2,988
Share-based compensation     4,562     133
Repurchases of common stock [1]           (12,190)
Other     (183)     183
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2024 $ 2,380,179 $ 49,187 $ 133,166 $ 3,556,572 $ (228,255) $ (1,130,491)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired 53          
[1] For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, the Corporation repurchased approximately 53,000 and 73,000 shares, respectively, of its common stock.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - shares
shares in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]    
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired 53 73
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BASIS OF PRESENTATION
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
BASIS OF PRESENTATION BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Curtiss-Wright Corporation and its subsidiaries ("we," the "Corporation," or the "Company") is a global integrated business that provides highly engineered products, solutions, and services mainly to aerospace & defense (A&D) markets, as well as critical technologies in demanding commercial power, process, and industrial markets.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Curtiss-Wright and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Corporation have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted as permitted by such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of these financial statements.

Management is required to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the accompanying financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The most significant of these estimates includes the estimate of costs to complete using the over-time revenue recognition accounting method, pension plan and postretirement obligation assumptions, estimates for inventory obsolescence, fair value estimates around assets and assumed liabilities from acquisitions, estimates for the valuation and useful lives of intangible assets, legal reserves, and the estimate of future environmental costs. Changes in estimates of contract sales, costs, and profits are recognized using the cumulative catch-up method of accounting. This method recognizes in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods. Accordingly, the effect of the changes on future periods of contract performance is recognized as if the revised estimate had been the original estimate. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no significant changes in estimated contract costs. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been reflected in these financial statements.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Corporation’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of trends or of the operating results for a full year.
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REVENUE
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block] REVENUE
The Corporation recognizes revenue when control of a promised good and/or service is transferred to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration that the Corporation expects to be entitled to in exchange for that good and/or service.

Performance Obligations

The Corporation identifies a performance obligation for each promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer. As part of its assessment, the Corporation considers all goods and/or services promised in the contract, regardless of whether they are explicitly stated or implied by customary business practices. The Corporation’s contracts may contain either a single performance obligation, including the promise to transfer individual goods or services that are not separately distinct within the context of the respective contracts, or multiple performance obligations. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the Corporation allocates the overall transaction price to each performance obligation using standalone selling prices, where available, or utilizes estimates for each distinct good or service in the contract where standalone prices are not available.

The Corporation’s performance obligations are satisfied either at a point-in-time or on an over-time basis. Typically, over-time revenue recognition is based on the utilization of an input measure used to measure progress, such as costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs. If a performance obligation does not qualify for over-time revenue recognition, revenue is then recognized at the point-in-time in which control of the distinct good or service is transferred to the customer, typically based upon the terms of delivery.

The following table illustrates the approximate percentage of revenue recognized for performance obligations satisfied over-time versus at a point-in-time for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Over-time49 %49 %
Point-in-time51 %51 %

Contract backlog represents the remaining performance obligations that have not yet been recognized as revenue. Backlog includes deferred revenue and amounts that will be invoiced and recognized as revenue in future periods. Total backlog was approximately $3.1 billion as of March 31, 2024, of which the Corporation expects to recognize approximately 90% as net sales over the next 36 months. The remainder will be recognized thereafter.

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table presents the Corporation’s total net sales disaggregated by end market and customer type:

Total Net Sales by End Market and Customer TypeThree Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)20242023
Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace Defense$132,074 $99,879 
Ground Defense90,760 66,256 
Naval Defense177,647 171,956 
Commercial Aerospace89,775 70,490 
Total Aerospace & Defense customers$490,256 $408,581 
Commercial
Power & Process$124,039 $120,339 
General Industrial98,872 101,940 
Total Commercial customers$222,911 $222,279 
Total$713,167 $630,860 

Contract Balances

Timing of revenue recognition and cash collection may result in billed receivables, unbilled receivables (contract assets), and deferred revenue (contract liabilities) on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Corporation’s contract assets primarily relate to its rights to consideration for work completed but not billed as of the reporting date. Contract assets are transferred to billed receivables when the rights to consideration become unconditional. This is typical in situations where amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms or upon achievement of contractual milestones. The Corporation’s contract liabilities primarily consist of customer advances received prior to revenue being earned. Revenue recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 included in contract liabilities at the beginning of the respective years was approximately $90 million and $89 million, respectively. Contract assets and contract liabilities are reported in the "Receivables, net" and "Deferred revenue" lines, respectively, within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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RECEIVABLES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
RECEIVABLES RECEIVABLES
Receivables primarily include amounts billed to customers, unbilled charges on long-term contracts consisting of amounts recognized as sales but not billed, and other receivables. Substantially all amounts of unbilled receivables are expected to be billed and collected within one year. An immaterial amount of unbilled receivables are subject to retainage provisions. The amount of claims and unapproved change orders within our receivables balances are immaterial.
The composition of receivables is as follows:
(In thousands)March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Billed receivables:
Trade and other receivables$446,747 $427,830 
Unbilled receivables:
Recoverable costs and estimated earnings not billed334,671 309,561 
Less: Progress payments applied
(230)(687)
Net unbilled receivables334,441 308,874 
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
(4,526)(4,026)
Receivables, net$776,662 $732,678 
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INVENTORIES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Inventory, Net [Abstract]  
INVENTORIES INVENTORIES
Inventoried costs contain amounts relating to long-term contracts and programs with long production cycles, a portion of which will not be realized within one year. Long-term contract inventory includes an immaterial amount of claims or other similar items subject to uncertainty concerning their determination or realization. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value.

The composition of inventories is as follows:
(In thousands)March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Raw materials$266,413 $239,313 
Work-in-process112,605 103,750 
Finished goods134,211 126,174 
Inventoried costs related to U.S. Government and other long-term contracts40,689 43,255 
Inventories, net of reserves553,918 512,492 
Less:  Progress payments applied(881)(2,459)
Inventories, net$553,037 $510,033 
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GOODWILL
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Goodwill [Abstract]  
GOODWILL GOODWILL
The Corporation accounts for acquisitions by assigning the purchase price to acquired tangible and intangible assets and liabilities assumed. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the amounts assigned is recorded as goodwill.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are as follows:

(In thousands)Aerospace & IndustrialDefense ElectronicsNaval & PowerConsolidated
December 31, 2023$325,131 $710,378 $523,317 $1,558,826 
Foreign currency translation adjustment(734)(4,027)(1,722)(6,483)
March 31, 2024$324,397 $706,351 $521,595 $1,552,343 
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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]  
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Intangible assets are generally the result of acquisitions and consist primarily of purchased technology and customer related intangibles. Intangible assets are amortized over useful lives that range between 1 to 20 years.
 
The following tables present the cumulative composition of the Corporation’s intangible assets:
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
(In thousands)GrossAccumulated AmortizationNetGrossAccumulated AmortizationNet
Technology$307,207 $(198,552)$108,655 $308,256 $(195,446)$112,810 
Customer related intangibles669,065 (346,171)322,894 670,966 (339,325)331,641 
Programs (1)
144,000 (43,200)100,800 144,000 (41,400)102,600 
Other intangible assets54,042 (44,056)9,986 54,227 (43,666)10,561 
Total$1,174,314 $(631,979)$542,335 $1,177,449 $(619,837)$557,612 
(1) Programs include values assigned to major programs of acquired businesses and represent the aggregate value associated with the customer relationships, contracts, technology, and trademarks underlying the associated program. 

Total intangible amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $14 million, as compared to $16 million in the comparable prior year period. The estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets over the next five years is as follows:

(In millions)
2024$57 
2025$54 
2026$53 
2027$50 
2028$44 
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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
 
Interest Rate Risks and Related Strategies
 
The Corporation’s primary interest rate exposure results from changes in U.S. dollar interest rates. The Corporation’s policy is to manage interest cost using a mix of fixed and variable rate debt.

Debt

The estimated fair value amounts were determined by the Corporation using available market information that is primarily based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issuances as of March 31, 2024. Accordingly, all of the Corporation’s debt is valued as a Level 2 financial instrument.  The fair values described below may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values.  Furthermore, the use of different methodologies to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
(In thousands)Carrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueCarrying ValueEstimated Fair Value
3.85% Senior notes due 2025
90,000 88,655 90,000 88,243 
4.24% Senior notes due 2026
200,000 194,444 200,000 195,556 
4.05% Senior notes due 2028
67,500 64,289 67,500 64,801 
4.11% Senior notes due 2028
90,000 85,213 90,000 85,999 
3.10% Senior notes due 2030
150,000 130,433 150,000 131,942 
3.20% Senior notes due 2032
150,000 125,714 150,000 127,649 
4.49% Senior notes due 2032
200,000 184,346 200,000 187,584 
4.64% Senior notes due 2034
100,000 91,533 100,000 92,961 
Total debt1,047,500 964,627 1,047,500 974,735 
Debt issuance costs, net(1,487)(1,487)(1,541)(1,541)
Unamortized interest rate swap proceeds3,996 3,996 4,403 4,403 
Total debt, net$1,050,009 $967,136 1,050,362 977,597 
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PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits, Description [Abstract]  
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS PENSION PLANS
Defined Benefit Pension Plans

The following table is a consolidated disclosure of all domestic and foreign defined pension plans as described in the Corporation’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.

The components of net periodic pension cost/(benefit) were as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)20242023
Service cost$4,282 $4,127 
Interest cost8,593 8,790 
Expected return on plan assets(16,553)(15,820)
Amortization of prior service cost(8)(33)
Amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss266 77 
Net periodic pension cost/(benefit)$(3,420)$(2,859)

The Corporation did not make any contributions to the Curtiss-Wright Pension Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and does not expect to do so throughout the remainder of the year. Contributions to the foreign benefit plans are not expected to be material in 2024.

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

The Company also maintains a defined contribution plan for all non-union employees who are not currently receiving final or career average pay benefits for its U.S. subsidiaries. The employer contributions include both employer match and non-elective contribution components up to a maximum employer contribution of 7% of eligible compensation. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the expense relating to the plan was $7.6 million and $6.1 million, respectively.
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EARNINGS PER SHARE
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
EARNINGS PER SHARE EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
Diluted earnings per share was computed based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding plus all potentially dilutive common shares.  A reconciliation of basic to diluted shares used in the earnings per share calculation is as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)20242023
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding38,254 38,303 
Dilutive effect of deferred stock compensation177 213 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding38,431 38,516 

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, approximately 59,000 and 24,000 shares, respectively, issuable under equity-based awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as they were anti-dilutive based on the average stock price during the period.
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SEGMENT INFORMATION
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
SEGMENT INFORMATION SEGMENT INFORMATION
 
The Corporation’s measure of segment profit or loss is operating income. Interest expense and income taxes are not reported on an operating segment basis as they are not considered in the segments’ performance evaluation by the Corporation’s chief operating decision-maker, its Chief Executive Officer.
Net sales and operating income by reportable segment were as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)20242023
Net sales
Aerospace & Industrial$219,547 $203,586 
Defense Electronics212,483 163,070 
Naval & Power282,213 266,814 
Less: Intersegment revenues(1,076)(2,610)
Total consolidated$713,167 $630,860 
Operating income (expense)
Aerospace & Industrial$27,466 $26,545 
Defense Electronics48,081 23,368 
Naval & Power35,191 37,937 
Corporate and other (1)
(10,777)(9,235)
Total consolidated$99,961 $78,615 
(1) Includes pension and other postretirement benefit expense, certain environmental costs related to remediation at legacy sites, and certain other expenses.

Adjustments to reconcile operating income to earnings before income taxes are as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)20242023
Total operating income$99,961 $78,615 
Interest expense10,570 12,944 
Other income, net9,608 7,767 
Earnings before income taxes$98,999 $73,438 
(In thousands)March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Identifiable assets
Aerospace & Industrial$1,080,200 $1,077,808 
Defense Electronics1,520,096 1,517,877 
Naval & Power1,543,826 1,496,063 
Corporate and Other467,960 529,221 
Total consolidated$4,612,082 $4,620,969 
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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
 
The cumulative balance of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI), net of tax, is as follows:
 
(In thousands)Foreign currency translation adjustments, netTotal pension and postretirement adjustments, netAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
December 31, 2022$(160,807)$(98,109)$(258,916)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1)
37,519 8,218 45,737 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (1)
— (44)(44)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)37,519 8,174 45,693 
December 31, 2023$(123,288)$(89,935)$(213,223)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1)
(15,579)744 (14,835)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (1)
— (197)(197)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(15,579)547 (15,032)
March 31, 2024$(138,867)$(89,388)$(228,255)

(1) All amounts are after tax.
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CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
From time to time, the Corporation is involved in legal proceedings that are incidental to the operation of its business. Some of these proceedings allege damages relating to asbestos and environmental exposures, intellectual property matters, copyright infringement, personal injury claims, employment and employee benefit matters, government contract issues, commercial or contractual disputes, and acquisitions or divestitures. The Corporation continues to defend vigorously against all claims. Although the ultimate outcome of any legal matter cannot be predicted with certainty, based on present information, including assessment of the merits of the particular claim, as well as current accruals and insurance coverage, the Corporation does not believe that the disposition of any of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on its condensed consolidated financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

Legal Proceedings

The Corporation has been named in a number of lawsuits that allege injury from exposure to asbestos. To date, the Corporation has not been found liable for or paid any material sum of money in settlement in any asbestos-related case. The Corporation believes its minimal use of asbestos in its past operations as well as its acquired businesses’ operations and the relatively non-friable condition of asbestos in its historical products makes it unlikely that it will face material liability in any asbestos litigation, whether individually or in the aggregate. The Corporation maintains insurance coverage and indemnification agreements for these potential liabilities and believes adequate coverage exists to cover any unanticipated asbestos liability.

Letters of Credit and Other Financial Arrangements

The Corporation enters into standby letters of credit agreements and guarantees with financial institutions and customers primarily relating to guarantees of repayment, future performance on certain contracts to provide products and services, and to
secure advance payments from certain international customers. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were $19 million and $20 million of stand-by letters of credit outstanding, respectively. As of both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were $16 million of bank guarantees outstanding. In addition, the Corporation is required to provide the Nuclear Regulatory Commission financial assurance demonstrating its ability to cover the cost of decommissioning its Cheswick, Pennsylvania facility upon closure, though the Corporation does not intend to close this facility. The Corporation has provided this financial assurance in the form of a $35 million surety bond.
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
13.           SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On April 1, 2024, the Corporation completed the acquisition of WSC, Inc. for approximately $34 million in cash. WSC is a provider of simulation technology that supports the design, commissioning, and reliable operation of commercial nuclear power generation and process plants. For the year ended December 31, 2023, WSC generated sales of approximately $15 million. The acquired business will operate within the Naval & Power segment.
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure    
Net earnings $ 76,495 $ 56,846
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
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BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis Of Accounting BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Curtiss-Wright Corporation and its subsidiaries ("we," the "Corporation," or the "Company") is a global integrated business that provides highly engineered products, solutions, and services mainly to aerospace & defense (A&D) markets, as well as critical technologies in demanding commercial power, process, and industrial markets.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Curtiss-Wright and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Corporation have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted as permitted by such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of these financial statements.

Management is required to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the accompanying financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The most significant of these estimates includes the estimate of costs to complete using the over-time revenue recognition accounting method, pension plan and postretirement obligation assumptions, estimates for inventory obsolescence, fair value estimates around assets and assumed liabilities from acquisitions, estimates for the valuation and useful lives of intangible assets, legal reserves, and the estimate of future environmental costs. Changes in estimates of contract sales, costs, and profits are recognized using the cumulative catch-up method of accounting. This method recognizes in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods. Accordingly, the effect of the changes on future periods of contract performance is recognized as if the revised estimate had been the original estimate. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no significant changes in estimated contract costs. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been reflected in these financial statements.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Corporation’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of trends or of the operating results for a full year.
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REVENUE (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table illustrates the approximate percentage of revenue recognized for performance obligations satisfied over-time versus at a point-in-time for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Over-time49 %49 %
Point-in-time51 %51 %
The following table presents the Corporation’s total net sales disaggregated by end market and customer type:

Total Net Sales by End Market and Customer TypeThree Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)20242023
Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace Defense$132,074 $99,879 
Ground Defense90,760 66,256 
Naval Defense177,647 171,956 
Commercial Aerospace89,775 70,490 
Total Aerospace & Defense customers$490,256 $408,581 
Commercial
Power & Process$124,039 $120,339 
General Industrial98,872 101,940 
Total Commercial customers$222,911 $222,279 
Total$713,167 $630,860 
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RECEIVABLES (Table)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Accounts Notes Loans And Financing Receivable
The composition of receivables is as follows:
(In thousands)March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Billed receivables:
Trade and other receivables$446,747 $427,830 
Unbilled receivables:
Recoverable costs and estimated earnings not billed334,671 309,561 
Less: Progress payments applied
(230)(687)
Net unbilled receivables334,441 308,874 
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
(4,526)(4,026)
Receivables, net$776,662 $732,678 
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INVENTORIES (Table)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Inventory, Net [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Inventory
The composition of inventories is as follows:
(In thousands)March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Raw materials$266,413 $239,313 
Work-in-process112,605 103,750 
Finished goods134,211 126,174 
Inventoried costs related to U.S. Government and other long-term contracts40,689 43,255 
Inventories, net of reserves553,918 512,492 
Less:  Progress payments applied(881)(2,459)
Inventories, net$553,037 $510,033 
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GOODWILL (Table)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Goodwill [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Goodwill
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are as follows:

(In thousands)Aerospace & IndustrialDefense ElectronicsNaval & PowerConsolidated
December 31, 2023$325,131 $710,378 $523,317 $1,558,826 
Foreign currency translation adjustment(734)(4,027)(1,722)(6,483)
March 31, 2024$324,397 $706,351 $521,595 $1,552,343 
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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Table)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Intangible Assets By Major Class
The following tables present the cumulative composition of the Corporation’s intangible assets:
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
(In thousands)GrossAccumulated AmortizationNetGrossAccumulated AmortizationNet
Technology$307,207 $(198,552)$108,655 $308,256 $(195,446)$112,810 
Customer related intangibles669,065 (346,171)322,894 670,966 (339,325)331,641 
Programs (1)
144,000 (43,200)100,800 144,000 (41,400)102,600 
Other intangible assets54,042 (44,056)9,986 54,227 (43,666)10,561 
Total$1,174,314 $(631,979)$542,335 $1,177,449 $(619,837)$557,612 
(1) Programs include values assigned to major programs of acquired businesses and represent the aggregate value associated with the customer relationships, contracts, technology, and trademarks underlying the associated program.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense The estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets over the next five years is as follows:
(In millions)
2024$57 
2025$54 
2026$53 
2027$50 
2028$44 
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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Table)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
(In thousands)Carrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueCarrying ValueEstimated Fair Value
3.85% Senior notes due 2025
90,000 88,655 90,000 88,243 
4.24% Senior notes due 2026
200,000 194,444 200,000 195,556 
4.05% Senior notes due 2028
67,500 64,289 67,500 64,801 
4.11% Senior notes due 2028
90,000 85,213 90,000 85,999 
3.10% Senior notes due 2030
150,000 130,433 150,000 131,942 
3.20% Senior notes due 2032
150,000 125,714 150,000 127,649 
4.49% Senior notes due 2032
200,000 184,346 200,000 187,584 
4.64% Senior notes due 2034
100,000 91,533 100,000 92,961 
Total debt1,047,500 964,627 1,047,500 974,735 
Debt issuance costs, net(1,487)(1,487)(1,541)(1,541)
Unamortized interest rate swap proceeds3,996 3,996 4,403 4,403 
Total debt, net$1,050,009 $967,136 1,050,362 977,597 
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PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Table)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits, Description [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures
The components of net periodic pension cost/(benefit) were as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)20242023
Service cost$4,282 $4,127 
Interest cost8,593 8,790 
Expected return on plan assets(16,553)(15,820)
Amortization of prior service cost(8)(33)
Amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss266 77 
Net periodic pension cost/(benefit)$(3,420)$(2,859)
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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Table)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation A reconciliation of basic to diluted shares used in the earnings per share calculation is as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)20242023
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding38,254 38,303 
Dilutive effect of deferred stock compensation177 213 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding38,431 38,516 
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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Table)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment
Net sales and operating income by reportable segment were as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)20242023
Net sales
Aerospace & Industrial$219,547 $203,586 
Defense Electronics212,483 163,070 
Naval & Power282,213 266,814 
Less: Intersegment revenues(1,076)(2,610)
Total consolidated$713,167 $630,860 
Operating income (expense)
Aerospace & Industrial$27,466 $26,545 
Defense Electronics48,081 23,368 
Naval & Power35,191 37,937 
Corporate and other (1)
(10,777)(9,235)
Total consolidated$99,961 $78,615 
(1) Includes pension and other postretirement benefit expense, certain environmental costs related to remediation at legacy sites, and certain other expenses.
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated
Adjustments to reconcile operating income to earnings before income taxes are as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands)20242023
Total operating income$99,961 $78,615 
Interest expense10,570 12,944 
Other income, net9,608 7,767 
Earnings before income taxes$98,999 $73,438 
Reconciliation Of Assets From Segment To Consolidated
(In thousands)March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Identifiable assets
Aerospace & Industrial$1,080,200 $1,077,808 
Defense Electronics1,520,096 1,517,877 
Naval & Power1,543,826 1,496,063 
Corporate and Other467,960 529,221 
Total consolidated$4,612,082 $4,620,969 
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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Table)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The cumulative balance of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI), net of tax, is as follows:
 
(In thousands)Foreign currency translation adjustments, netTotal pension and postretirement adjustments, netAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
December 31, 2022$(160,807)$(98,109)$(258,916)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1)
37,519 8,218 45,737 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (1)
— (44)(44)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)37,519 8,174 45,693 
December 31, 2023$(123,288)$(89,935)$(213,223)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1)
(15,579)744 (14,835)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (1)
— (197)(197)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(15,579)547 (15,032)
March 31, 2024$(138,867)$(89,388)$(228,255)

(1) All amounts are after tax.
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REVENUE DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUE (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Net sales $ 713,167 $ 630,860
Aerospace & Defense    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Net sales 490,256 408,581
Commercial [Member]    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Net sales 222,911 222,279
Aerospace Defense [Member] | Aerospace & Defense    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Net sales 132,074 99,879
Ground Defense [Member] | Aerospace & Defense    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Net sales 90,760 66,256
Naval Defense [Member] | Aerospace & Defense    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Net sales 177,647 171,956
Commercial Aerospace [Member] | Aerospace & Defense    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Net sales 89,775 70,490
Power &Process [Member] | Commercial [Member]    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Net sales 124,039 120,339
General Industrial [Member] | Commercial [Member]    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Net sales $ 98,872 $ 101,940
Transferred over Time [Member]    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Net Sales, Net, Percent 49.00% 49.00%
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Net Sales, Net, Percent 51.00% 51.00%
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REVENUE ADDITIONAL DETAILS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount $ 3,100.0  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage 90.00%  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Explanation 36 months  
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized $ 90.0 $ 89.0
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RECEIVABLES (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Billed receivables:    
Trade and other receivables $ 446,747 $ 427,830
Unbilled receivables:    
Recoverable costs and estimated earnings not billed 334,671 309,561
Contract Receivable, Progress Payment Offset (230) (687)
Net unbilled receivables 334,441 308,874
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (4,526) (4,026)
Receivables, net $ 776,662 $ 732,678
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INVENTORIES (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory, Net [Abstract]    
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves $ 266,413 $ 239,313
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves 112,605 103,750
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves 134,211 126,174
Inventory For Long-term Contracts Or Programs, Net Of Reserves 40,689 43,255
Inventories, Net of Reserves 553,918 512,492
Progress Payments Netted Against Inventory for Long-term Contracts or Programs (881) (2,459)
Inventories, net $ 553,037 $ 510,033
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GOODWILL (Detail)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
December 31, 2023 $ 1,558,826
Foreign currency translation adjustment (6,483)
March 31, 2024 1,552,343
Aerospace & Industrial  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
December 31, 2023 325,131
Foreign currency translation adjustment (734)
March 31, 2024 324,397
Defense Electronics  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
December 31, 2023 710,378
Foreign currency translation adjustment (4,027)
March 31, 2024 706,351
Naval & Power  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
December 31, 2023 523,317
Foreign currency translation adjustment (1,722)
March 31, 2024 $ 521,595
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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross $ 1,174,314 $ 1,177,449
Accumulated Amortization (631,979) (619,837)
Net 542,335 557,612
Technology [Member]    
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross 307,207 308,256
Accumulated Amortization (198,552) (195,446)
Net 108,655 112,810
Customer Relationships [Member]    
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross 669,065 670,966
Accumulated Amortization (346,171) (339,325)
Net 322,894 331,641
Contract and Program Intangible Assets [Member]    
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross 144,000 144,000
Accumulated Amortization (43,200) (41,400)
Net 100,800 102,600
Other Intangible Assets [Member]    
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross 54,042 54,227
Accumulated Amortization (44,056) (43,666)
Net $ 9,986 $ 10,561
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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Amortization expense $ 14.0 $ 16.0
Future amortization expense in remainder of fiscal year 57.0  
Future amortization expense in year one 54.0  
Future amortization expense in year two 53.0  
Future amortization expense in year three 50.0  
Future amortization expense in year four $ 44.0  
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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Debt) (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Carrying Value $ 1,050,009 $ 1,050,362
Estimated Fair Value 967,136 977,597
Long-term Debt, Gross 1,047,500 1,047,500
Debt Issuance Costs, Net (1,487) (1,541)
Deferred Gain (Loss) on Discontinuation of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge 3,996 4,403
3.85% Senior notes due 2025 [Member]    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Carrying Value 90,000 90,000
Estimated Fair Value $ 88,655 88,243
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 3.85%  
4.24% Senior notes due 2026 [Member]    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Carrying Value $ 200,000 200,000
Estimated Fair Value $ 194,444 195,556
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 4.24%  
4.05% Senior notes due 2028 [Member]    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Carrying Value $ 67,500 67,500
Estimated Fair Value $ 64,289 64,801
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 4.05%  
4.11% Senior Notes [Member]    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Carrying Value $ 90,000 90,000
Estimated Fair Value $ 85,213 85,999
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 4.11%  
3.10% Senior Notes [Member]    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Carrying Value $ 150,000 150,000
Estimated Fair Value $ 130,433 131,942
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 3.10%  
3.20% Senior Notes [Member]    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Carrying Value $ 150,000 150,000
Estimated Fair Value $ 125,714 127,649
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 3.20%  
4.49% Senior Notes [Member]    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Carrying Value $ 200,000 200,000
Estimated Fair Value $ 184,346 187,584
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 4.49%  
4.64% Senior Notes [Member]    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Carrying Value $ 100,000 100,000
Estimated Fair Value $ 91,533 92,961
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 4.64%  
Long-term Debt, gross [Member]    
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Estimated Fair Value $ 964,627 $ 974,735
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PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Detail) - Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Service cost $ 4,282 $ 4,127
Interest cost 8,593 8,790
Expected return on plan assets (16,553) (15,820)
Amortization of prior service cost (8) (33)
Amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss 266 77
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Total $ (3,420) $ (2,859)
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PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS (Additional) (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Contribution, Percentage, Maximum 7.00%  
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost $ 7.6 $ 6.1
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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Detail) - shares
shares in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]    
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding (shares) 38,254 38,303
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements 177 213
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (shares) 38,431 38,516
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EARNINGS PER SHARE EARNINGS PER SHARE (Anti-dilutive) (Details) - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount 59,000 24,000
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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 713,167 $ 630,860  
Operating income (expense) 99,961 78,615  
Identifiable assets 4,612,082   $ 4,620,969
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales (1,076) (2,610)  
Operating Segments | Aerospace & Industrial      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales 219,547 203,586  
Operating income (expense) 27,466 26,545  
Identifiable assets 1,080,200   1,077,808
Operating Segments | Defense Electronics      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales 212,483 163,070  
Operating income (expense) 48,081 23,368  
Identifiable assets 1,520,096   1,517,877
Operating Segments | Naval & Power      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales 282,213 266,814  
Operating income (expense) 35,191 37,937  
Identifiable assets 1,543,826   1,496,063
Operating Segments | Corporate and Other      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Operating income (expense) (10,777) $ (9,235)  
Identifiable assets $ 467,960   $ 529,221
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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Reconciliation) (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]    
Total operating income $ 99,961 $ 78,615
Interest expense (10,570) (12,944)
Other income, net 9,608 7,767
Earnings before income taxes $ 98,999 $ 73,438
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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ (213,223) $ (258,916) $ (258,916)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (14,835)   45,737
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (197)   (44)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (15,032) 14,474 45,693
Ending balance (228,255)   (213,223)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments, Net [Member]      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (123,288) (160,807) (160,807)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (15,579)   37,519
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 0   0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (15,579)   37,519
Ending balance (138,867)   (123,288)
Total Pension and Postretirment Adjustments, Net [Member]      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (89,935) $ (98,109) (98,109)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 744   8,218
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (197)   (44)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 547   8,174
Ending balance $ (89,388)   $ (89,935)
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CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Standby Letters Of Credit    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Letters of credit, outstanding $ 19.0 $ 20.0
FinancialStandbyLetterOfCreditMember    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Letters of credit, outstanding 16.0  
Surety Bond    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Surety bond outstanding $ 35.0  
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Subsequent Event [Line Items]        
Net sales   $ 713,167 $ 630,860  
WSC, Inc.        
Subsequent Event [Line Items]        
Net sales       $ 15,000
WSC, Inc. | Subsequent Event [Member]        
Subsequent Event [Line Items]        
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred $ 34,000