Business overview

Textron Inc. is a diversified industrial conglomerate operating globally across key segments including aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna, Hawker), defense and joint systems, and specialized industrial equipment. Its defense activities are primarily driven by its Bell Textron subsidiary, which specializes in military helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft.

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Update log

DateNewsImpact
9/4/2026Yahoo Finance
9/4/2026Yahoo Finance
9/4/2026PR Newswire
9/3/2026Yahoo Finance
9/1/2026Yahoo Finance
9/1/2026Brian Rohloff becomes President and CEO of Textron Aviation — Brian Rohloff officially assumed the role of President and CEO of Textron Aviation on August 31, 2026, succeeding Ron Draper. Rohloff, a 29-year veteran of the company, previously served as the leader of Textron Aviation's Global Customer Support organization.
8/27/2026Yahoo Finance
8/26/2026GlobeNewswire
8/26/2026
Timing score improves following leadership changes and program growth
AI review
The increase in the timing score is driven by a significant rise in the catalyst pillar following the appointment of Brian Rohloff as CEO of Textron Aviation and positive reporting on defense integration prospects. These management and operational developments serve as active catalysts for the company's core aviation and defense segments. No changes were recorded in other pillars, maintaining the overall conviction level.
8/25/2026Yahoo Finance
8/24/2026Yahoo Finance
8/21/2026Yahoo Finance
8/20/2026Yahoo Finance
8/19/2026Yahoo Finance
8/17/2026Textron Aviation announced the 500th delivery of its Cessna Citation CJ4 series business jet and progress toward the upcoming Citation CJ4 Gen3 model.
8/1/2026Yahoo Finance
7/29/2026Yahoo Finance
7/28/2026Yahoo Finance
7/28/2026EX-32.2 — Period: 2026-07-04
7/28/2026EX-32.1 — Period: 2026-07-04
7/28/2026Yahoo Finance
7/28/2026EX-99.1 — Results of operations released · Financial statements and exhibits
7/28/20268-K — Results of operations released · Financial statements and exhibits
7/28/2026Yahoo Finance
7/28/2026Yahoo Finance
7/28/2026Yahoo Finance
7/28/2026Yahoo Finance
7/28/2026Yahoo Finance
7/28/2026Yahoo Finance
7/28/2026EX-31.1 — Period: 2026-07-04
7/27/2026Yahoo Finance
7/24/2026Yahoo Finance
7/23/2026
Rating revision: Rating 3 → Rating 2
AI review
Textron is showing solid momentum driven by the increasing integration of its aircraft platforms in defense markets and the continued expansion of its installed base. The recent breakthrough of the Cessna SkyCourier in the military segment, combined with sustained demand in its civil and training activities, justifies upgrading the rating from speculative to good potential. The group is demonstrating effective diversification that mitigates its historical structural risks.
7/21/2026Yahoo Finance
7/21/2026Yahoo Finance
7/20/2026Yahoo Finance
7/20/2026Pipistrel has unveiled the Voyager, a next-generation training aircraft designed to meet the evolving needs of flight schools.
7/1/2026Textron Aviation is celebrating the production of its 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 at its facilities.
5/7/2026Textron Aviation is opening a new service center at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne to support its customers in the Asia-Pacific region.
5/6/2026S - Sale transaction of -2,517 shares at $93.09
5/1/2026P - Purchase transaction of +10,300 shares at $95.98
4/21/2026LUMINAIR has ordered nine Cessna Citation Latitude jets to bolster its charter operations in Europe.
4/16/2026Textron Aviation is integrating Gogo 5G technology into its Cessna Citation jets to improve high-speed cabin connectivity.
4/9/2026Textron Aviation has secured its first military order for the Cessna SkyCourier, marking the entry of this aircraft into the global defense market.
2/17/2026S - Sale+OE transaction of -28,056 shares at $98.84
2/13/2026S - Sale+OE transaction of -219,619 shares at $98.41
2/13/2026S - Sale+OE transaction of -7,600 shares at $98.68
12/22/2025The Textron Aviation Defense division has secured its very first defense contract.
5/12/2025Bell Textron Canada celebrated the 6,000th delivery of a helicopter produced at its Mirabel facility.
3/12/2025Textron Aviation celebrates the tenth anniversary of its facility dedicated to aircraft interiors.
2/25/2025CCC and Bell Textron Canada Limited are collaborating to provide services.
12/5/2022THE FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT (FVL) FLRAA CAPABILITY SET THREE IS A PRE-MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAM (ACAT 1C) COMMISSIONED TO DEVELOP AND FIELD THE NEXT GENERATION OF AFFORDABLE VERTICAL LIFT TACTICAL ASSAULT / UTILITY AIRCRAFT FOR THE ARMY.
2/7/2017LOT 15 AAC
10/31/2016"IGF::OT::IGF::EXEMPT"
4/1/2013UH-1Y AND AH-1Z LONG LEAD PARTS LIST AAC
2/20/2008EX-21 — Period: 2007-12-29
10/31/2007PROCURE 14 SHADOW UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
2/21/2007EX-21 — Period: 2006-12-30
2/24/2006SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT — Period: 2005-12-31
3/10/2005Other material events · Financial statements and exhibits
7/25/2003TEXTRON, INC. ON FORM 8-K — Item 5 · Item 7
5/23/20028-K — Item 5 · Item 7