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    Textron (TXT), What Is Behind The Fresh Attention?

    Simply Wall St·10/16/2026 18:36:22
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    Textron (TXT) drew fresh attention after Bell Textron reported progress on the MV-75 Cheyenne test aircraft, including completed critical structures, active gearbox testing, and advancing software integration work.

    The MV-75 Cheyenne update arrives at a time when Textron’s short term share price return has been mixed. The 1-day share price gained 1.83% and the 7-day period saw a rise of 2.64%. However, the 30-day move is down 6.90% and the 90-day share price return is down 17.85%. This feeds into a year-to-date share price decline of 13.67% and a 1-year total shareholder return that is down 7.88%, which points to fading momentum over the past few months despite fresh interest in Bell’s progress.

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    Textron has a broad, functioning aerospace and industrial platform, yet the share price has slipped over the past quarter. Does that disconnect reflect an opportunity, or is it a fair reset in what you are paying today?

    Most Popular Narrative: 26% Undervalued

    Textron last closed at $75.15, while the most followed narrative pegs fair value around $101.47 using an 8.61% discount rate. This frames MV-75 Cheyenne and the planned Industrial separation as central to the upside story.

    The planned separation of Textron's more than US$3b Industrial segment within 12 to 18 months, with management indicating an expected uplift of about 150 basis points to revenue growth and 120 basis points to segment profit margin, could support higher earnings for the remaining aerospace and defense focused business.

    Management's targeted recovery of roughly 200 basis points of aviation margin through improvements in workforce experience, factory efficiency, supplier capacity and dual sourcing, linked to an estimated US$150m profit opportunity, points to a medium term catalyst for higher segment margins and earnings as these actions take hold.

    See why 24 investors see Textron as 26% undervalued.

    Result: Fair Value of $101.47 (UNDERVALUED)

    Still, the Textron narrative hinges on fixing Aviation execution issues, as well as on MV-75 funding and catch up charges not biting harder into earnings and cash flow.

    Find out about the key risks to this Textron narrative.

    Next Steps

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.