Textron Inc. reported strong first-quarter earnings of $0.88 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 22.2%, and reflecting a 17.3% increase from the previous year. Total revenues reached $3 billion, exceeding projections by 0.92%, despite a decline in Textron Systems revenues to $273 million. The aviation segment's recovery contributed significantly to this performance, while Textron also declared a quarterly dividend and returned $157 million to shareholders, showcasing robust financial health.