UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2005

TEXTRON INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

40 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (401) 421-2800

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Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition      On July 21, 2005, Textron Inc. ("Textron") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended July 2, 2005. This press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.  Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits (c)     Exhibits The following exhibits are filing herewith: 99     Press release dated July 21, 2005

SIGNATURES

       Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 Date: July 21, 2005

EXHIBIT INDEX

 Exhibit No.     Exhibit

99                   Press release dated July 21, 2005