Textron (NYSE:TXT – Get Free Report) had its price objective upped by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $88.00 to $90.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “neutral” rating on the aerospace company’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price points to a potential upside of 2.78% from the stock’s current price.
TXT has been the topic of several other research reports. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $115.00 price target on shares of Textron in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating and set a $110.00 price objective on shares of Textron in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Textron from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Morgan Stanley set a $92.00 price target on shares of Textron in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Freedom Capital raised shares of Textron to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $97.70.
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Textron Trading Up 0.9%
Textron (NYSE:TXT – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The aerospace company reported $1.73 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.74 by ($0.01). The company had revenue of $4.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.11 billion. Textron had a net margin of 5.81% and a return on equity of 14.16%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.34 earnings per share. Textron has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.400-6.600 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Textron will post 6.12 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Trading of Textron
Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its holdings in Textron by 2.9% during the 2nd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 4,963 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $398,000 after acquiring an additional 140 shares in the last quarter. Glenmede Investment Management LP raised its holdings in shares of Textron by 1.0% in the 3rd quarter. Glenmede Investment Management LP now owns 14,123 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $1,193,000 after purchasing an additional 142 shares in the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Textron by 18.8% in the 2nd quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 998 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $80,000 after purchasing an additional 158 shares during the period. CX Institutional boosted its stake in shares of Textron by 6.8% during the third quarter. CX Institutional now owns 2,529 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $214,000 after purchasing an additional 162 shares in the last quarter. Finally, 3Chopt Investment Partners LLC increased its holdings in Textron by 3.3% during the second quarter. 3Chopt Investment Partners LLC now owns 5,333 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $428,000 after buying an additional 168 shares during the period. 86.03% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
More Textron News
Here are the key news stories impacting Textron this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue and Aviation strength — Textron reported record/strong revenue driven by Aviation aftermarket services and higher aircraft deliveries, a growth driver investors like. Aircraft maker Textron posts strong quarterly results, 2026 profit forecast lags estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Value appeal — Analysis highlights TXT as a strong value-stock candidate based on style/valuation metrics, which can attract long-term and value-focused buyers. Here’s Why Textron (TXT) is a Strong Value Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst stance remains cautious — Multiple firms (UBS, Bank of America, TD Cowen) kept Hold ratings with mixed price targets, reflecting a balanced view of upside from Aviation vs. near-term risks. That keeps analyst momentum muted rather than outright negative. Textron: Excessive Selloff vs. Solid Long-Term Potential, but Aviation Margin Uncertainty and Near-Term Cash Headwinds Justify a Hold
- Negative Sentiment: Below-consensus FY2026 EPS guidance — Management guided to $6.40–$6.60 for FY2026, below some Street estimates; that conservative outlook triggered an earlier selloff and remains the main near-term headwind for the stock. Why Textron Stock Wilted by Nearly 8% on Wednesday
- Negative Sentiment: Margin, capex and portfolio/ cash pressures — Analysts flag MV-75 program headwinds, a near-term capex step-up and margin/cash uncertainties that could pressure profitability and free cash flow in the near term. Textron: Aviation Strength Offset by MV-75 Headwinds, Capex Step-Up, and Portfolio Uncertainty Supports Hold Rating
About Textron
Textron Inc is a global, multi-industry manufacturing company headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. The company designs, manufactures and services a diverse range of products for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Textron operates through four primary business segments—Textron Aviation, Bell, Textron Systems and Industrial—each of which serves customers around the world.
Textron Aviation is known for its Cessna and Beechcraft branded business jets and turboprop aircraft, offering models that range from light jets and turboprops to larger cabin aircraft designed for corporate and charter use.
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