No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest was filed 01 May 2026.
This page follows insider dealings at Textron Inc as filed with SEC (Form 4), a company from the Defense & Aerospace sector based in Rhode Island, United States. The group dates from 1923. Over the twelve months to 18 October 2026, the company's managers filed 22 filings, from 15 insiders.
The flow runs one way only: 1 insider bought (1 purchase totalling €843k) and nobody sold on the market. Buying on the open market means paying the going price with one's own funds, a different act from receiving shares as pay. On the buying side, the filings list 1 senior executive among the declarants. The largest single trade was a purchase of €843k by Kennedy Thomas A, published on 1 May 2026, equal to 0.0061% of the market capitalisation.
The latest purchase dates back some time: it was published 170 days ago, on 1 May 2026. Between a trade and the moment it shows up on SEC (Form 4), the median delay is 2 days. Section 16 rules allow two business days to file each Form 4.
Compared with its exchange (5,816 companies, median 19 filings), a count of 22 filings is above the norm. The full history, which starts in 2016, counts 1 purchase against 3 sales. For the fiscal year to 3 January 2026, the annual 10-K puts revenue at 14.80 bn USD and net income at 921.0 m USD, and the dividend at 0.08 USD per share.
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Analysts rate Textron Inc Buy (bullish), based on 15 analysts. Average price target: US$102.07.
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Textron Inc. is a U.S.-based industrial group listed on the NYSE under the ticker TXT, with headquarters in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. For European investors, Textron is best viewed as a diversified industrial and aerospace franchise that has evolved from a small New England business founded in 1923 into a global company with operations in more than 25 countries and roughly 34,000 employees. Over time, the company has built a portfolio of brands and businesses that spans business aviation, rotorcraft, defense systems, and specialized industrial products.
Textron’s core investment case is anchored in three main aerospace and defense franchises. Textron Aviation includes the Cessna and Beechcraft brands and is exposed to business jets, turboprops, piston aircraft, and related aftermarket services. Bell is the company’s rotorcraft platform, serving both military and commercial customers with helicopters and adjacent technologies tied to defense procurement and lifecycle support. Textron Systems adds defense electronics, mission support, and specialized military programs. The group also maintains an Industrial segment, including Textron Specialized Vehicles and Kautex, as well as a Finance business. In April 2026, management announced its intention to separate the Industrial segment, with the stated goal of sharpening strategic focus and turning Textron into a more concentrated aerospace and defense platform.
From a competitive standpoint, Textron occupies a strong but not dominant position. Its strength lies in brand recognition, an installed base that supports recurring aftermarket revenues, global service capabilities, and exposure to multiple end markets. That mix helps reduce reliance on any single product cycle. The business is less about pure scale than about portfolio quality, customer relationships, certification barriers, and high-value support services, especially in aviation and defense.
Recent developments have been important for the equity story. In first-quarter 2026 results, Textron reported revenues of $3.7 billion, up 12% year over year, driven by stronger activity at Textron Aviation and Bell. Management highlighted solid commercial order trends, including higher Citation jet and commercial turboprop volume at Textron Aviation. Bell ended the quarter with a $7.6 billion backlog, while Textron Systems reported a $3.6 billion backlog. These trends underscore the company’s solid demand backdrop and help explain why management is repositioning the group toward a cleaner aerospace and defense profile. For investors following NYSE-listed U.S. industrials, Textron remains a notable name with a clear strategic narrative and meaningful exposure to long-cycle aviation and defense markets.
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| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Dividend per share | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 14.80 bn USD | 921.0 m USD | 5.11 USD | 0.08 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2024 | 13.70 bn USD | 824.0 m USD | 4.33 USD | 0.08 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2023 | 13.68 bn USD | 921.0 m USD | 4.56 USD | 0.08 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2022 | 12.87 bn USD | 861.0 m USD | 4.01 USD | 0.08 USD | 10-K |
| Jan 2022 | 12.38 bn USD | 746.0 m USD | 3.30 USD | 0.08 USD | 10-K |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.