Textron’s shares rose 5.5% following a first quarter report that demonstrated solid revenue growth and margin expansion across its aerospace and defense (A&D) segment, driven by robust demand and a highly increased backlog. The positive market reaction reflects investor approval of the company’s strategic announcement to pursue a separation of its Industrial segment, sharpening focus on its higher-growth A&D franchises.

• Q1 revenue grew 12% to $3.7 billion, with segment profit increasing 10% to $320 million, supported by strong performance in Aviation and Bell.
• Adjusted EPS rose 13% year-over-year to $1.45, reflecting enhanced profitability and operational leverage.
• The backlog for Textron Aviation expanded more than fourfold since 2019, reaching $8 billion at quarter-end, signaling strong future revenue visibility.
• Announced plans to separate Industrial and A&D businesses, aiming for completion within 12 to 18 months to unlock shareholder value and enhance strategic focus.
• New Textron (post-separation) would represent a pure-play A&D business with $12 billion in revenue, 120 basis points higher segment margin, and a $19.2 billion backlog entirely in A&D.