Woodward Inc (WWD)

Currency in USD
318.88
-0.68(-0.21%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
317.32320.51
52 wk Range
233.31450.92
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
319.56
Open
320.02
Day's Range
317.32-320.51
52 wk Range
233.31-450.92
Volume
155.12K
Average Volume (3m)
714.19K
1-Year Change
32.8833%
Book Value / Share
41.52
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Price Target
440.67
Upside
+38.19%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Analysts anticipate sales growth in the current year

Woodward Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
13 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 440.67
(+38.19% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Guggenheim
Buy404.00+26.89%-New Coverage14-09-2026
Melius
Hold388.00+21.86%-Downgrade14-09-2026
Truist Securities
Buy420.00+31.91%415.00Maintain04-08-2026
RBC Capital
Buy430.00+35.05%450.00Maintain30-07-2026
Susquehanna
Buy423.00+32.86%-New Coverage26-05-2026

Woodward Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Woodward reported Q3 adjusted EPS of $2.52, beating estimates of $2.42, with revenue of $1.1B up 21% YoY, but shares fell 14.5% on outlook concerns.
  • Company raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $9.30-$9.50; expects aerospace sales growth of 21-23% and industrial growth of 19-21%.
  • Management signaled pricing gains will normalize to 3-5% range from elevated levels, with future margin expansion driven by productivity and automation.
  • Free cash flow reached $196M year-to-date, up 23%; company returned $608M to shareholders through $553M in buybacks and $55M in dividends.
  • CEO announced automation plan targeting 1,000 fewer incremental hires by 2029; Q4 capex to increase for Spartanburg facility and A350 spoiler production.
Last Updated: 30-07-2026, 03:38 am
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Earnings

Latest Release
29-07-2026
EPS / Forecast
2.52 / 2.42
Revenue / Forecast
1.1B / 1.1B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 8.99%
Dividend Yield
0.40%
Industry Median 1.09%
Annualised payout
1.28
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+14.99%
Growth Streak

WWD Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
34.1x33.7x11.7x
PEG Ratio
0.811.550.03
Price/Book
7.6x6.8x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
4.5x2.8x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
35.3%22.2%30.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Woodward, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets worldwide. It operates through two segments, Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment offers fuel pumps, metering units, actuators, air valves, specialty valves, fuel nozzles, and thrust reverser actuation systems for turbine engines and nacelles, as well as flight deck controls, actuators, servocontrols, motors, and sensors for aircraft. This segment also provides aftermarket maintenance, repair and overhaul, and other services to commercial airlines, repair facilities, military depots, third party repair shops, and other end users. Its Industrial segment offers actuators, valves, pumps, fuel injection systems, solenoids, ignition systems, control systems, electronics and software, and sensors used on industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors, and reciprocating engines, as well as aftermarket products and related services. The company primarily serves OEMs and equipment packagers. Woodward, Inc. was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Employees
10200

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
25.77M43.65%8.21B
Other Institutional Investors
28.65M48.52%9.12B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
4.62M7.83%1.47B
Total
59.05M100.00%18.8B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.11.88%70,15,52322,34,093
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC5.21%30,75,2469,79,312

FAQ

What Is the Woodward (WWD) Share Price Today?

The Woodward share price today is 318.88.

What is the current Woodward (WWD) share price and day range?

As of 18-09-2026, the Woodward share price is 318.88, with a previous close of 319.56. The share price has ranged from 317.32 to 320.51 today, while the 52-week range spans from 233.31 to 450.92.

What Is the Woodward Market Cap?

As of today, Woodward market cap is 18.81B.

Does Woodward Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Woodward dividend yield is 0.4%.

What Is the Woodward (WWD) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Woodward is 440.67, with a high estimate of 502 and a low estimate of 388. 10 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +38.19% Upside potential.

What Is Woodward's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Woodward EPS (TTM) is 8.99.

When Is the Next Woodward Earnings Date?

Woodward will release its next earnings report on 12-11-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is WWD a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does Woodward Trade On?

Woodward is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Woodward?

The stock symbol for Woodward is "WWD."

How Many Times Has Woodward Stock Split?

Woodward has split 3 times.

How Many Employees Does Woodward Have?

Woodward has 10200 employees.

What Is the WWD Premarket Price?

WWD's last pre-market stock price is 323.41. The pre-market share volume is 40.00, and the stock has changed by 3.85, or 1.20%.
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