TXT Stock Surges 13% With A 8-day Winning Spree On Share Buyback News
Textron (TXT) – a manufacturer of business jets, helicopters, and plastic fuel systems – hit a 8-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 13%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $2.0 Bil over the last 8 days and currently stands at $17 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 13.3% compared to -0.2% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Share Repurchase Program Authorization
- Board authorized buyback on Feb 11
- Stock price increased following the news
- Impact: Sustained Institutional Accumulation, Breakout To New 52-Week High
[2] Jefferies Price Target Adjustment
- Maintained “Buy” rating despite target cut
- Price target of $110 implies upside
- Impact: Reaffirmed Bullish Sentiment, Analyst Target Underpins Rally
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There is a near-equal mix of good and bad in TXT stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. This is aligned with the stock’s Moderate valuation because of which we think it is Fairly Priced (For details, see Buy or Sell TXT).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for TXT stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | TXT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.5% | -1.6% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | 12.8% | -2.1% |
| 1M (21D) | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| 3M (63D) | 19.8% | -0.2% |
| YTD 2026 | 13.3% | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 14.1% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | -4.8% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 13.7% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has TXT behaved after prior drops? See TXT Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 74 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 77 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 35 | 40 |
| 4D | 14 | 31 |
| 5D | 14 | 2 |
| 6D | 7 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 4 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 74 | 77 |
Key Financials for Textron (TXT)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $13.7 Bil | $14.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $855.0 Mil | $1.0 Bil |
| Net Income | $824.0 Mil | $921.0 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.6 Bil | $4.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $279.0 Mil | $249.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $234.0 Mil | $235.0 Mil |
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