Woodward, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets worldwide. The company operates in 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; and flight deck controls, actuators, servo controls, and motors and sensors for aircraft that are used on commercial and private aircraft and rotorcraft, as well as on military fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft, guided weapons, and other defense systems. It 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. This segment sells its products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), tier-one suppliers, and various contractors, as well as through aftermarket sales of components, such as provisioning spares or replacements, and spare parts. The Industrial segment designs, produces, and services systems and products for the management of fuel, air, fluids, gases, motion, combustion, and electricity. Its products include actuators, valves, pumps, fuel injection systems, solenoids, ignition systems, speed controls, electronics and software, power converters, sensors, and other devices that measure, communicate, and protect electrical distribution systems for use in industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, reciprocating engines, electric power generation and power distribution systems, wind turbines, and compressors. This segment sells its aftermarket products, and other related services to OEMs through an independent network of distributors, as well as directly to end users. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 5/26/2026 | $423.00 | Positive | Susquehanna |
| 4/17/2026 | $450.00 | Outperform | RBC Capital Mkts |
| 4/1/2026 | $440.00 | Overweight | Wells Fargo |
| 1/5/2026 | Hold → Buy | Melius | |
| 10/3/2025 | $300.00 | Peer Perform → Outperform | Wolfe Research |
| 8/20/2025 | $281.00 | Neutral → Overweight | Alembic Global Advisors |
| 6/3/2025 | $291.00 | Hold → Buy | Deutsche Bank |
| 10/4/2024 | $186.00 → $160.00 | Buy → Hold | TD Cowen |
| 8/21/2024 | $152.00 → $187.00 | Hold → Buy | Truist |
| 7/31/2024 | $170.00 → $190.00 | Hold → Buy | Jefferies |
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GLATTEN, Germany and FORT COLLINS, Colo., July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD), a global leader in energy controls for aerospace and industrial applications, officially inaugurated its expanded manufacturing facility in Glatten, Germany, this week. The event marks the completion of a strategic investment that increases production capacity by 50 percent for high-speed fuel injection systems, which are used in power generation, marine transportation, and oil & gas applications. The approximately 3,000-square-meter expansion advances Woodward’s broader strategy to invest in manufacturing capabilities supporting long-term growth. The site integrates advanced automation, d
FORT COLLINS, Colo. and HONG KONG, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HAECO, a leading global Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services provider, and Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD), a world leader in aerospace and industrial controls, have signed an Elite Licensed Repair Service Facility (LRSF) agreement, establishing a long-term strategic partnership to support Woodward components on the CFM International* LEAP‑1A, LEAP‑1B, and LEAP‑1C engines.Under the terms of the Elite LRSF agreement, HAECO is authorized to deliver a full suite of MRO services for Woodward’s entire product portfolio of fuel control, engine actuation, and air management systems supporting the CFM LEAP engine family.This agr
FORT COLLINS, Colo., July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) announced today that it expects to report its fiscal 2026 third quarter financial results at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. A news release will be issued at that time, and a conference call will be held at 5:00 p.m. ET. During the conference call, the company will provide an overview of its business and financial performance. You are invited to listen to the call live via the company’s website, www.woodward.com. The call and presentation will be available on the website by selecting "Investors / Events and Presentations" from the menu and will remain accessible on the company’s webs
FORT COLLINS, Colo., July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD), a global leader in energy control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets, has been named one of America’s Best Companies 2026 by TIME and Statista, Inc. The list recognizes companies driving innovation, accountability and long-term success while demonstrating strong employee satisfaction, financial strength and transparency of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. TIME conducted the survey in collaboration with Statista, a global leader in data and market analysis. Woodward is one of only 25 aerospace and defense companies named among the 1,000 companies on the list. "Recognit
FORT COLLINS, Colo., July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD), a global leader in aerospace and industrial controls, today announced the publication of its 2025 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company's ongoing progress in environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance. The report outlines the company’s approach to creating long-term value through operational excellence and global teams focused on the company’s purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Among the highlights from the 2025 report: Enhanced environmental disclosures, including full Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emis
FORT COLLINS, Colo., June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.32 per share for the quarter, payable on September 3, 2026, for stockholders of record as of August 20, 2026. About Woodward, Inc. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Our purpose is to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environm
FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today reported financial results for its second quarter ended March 31, 2026. All amounts are presented on an as reported (U.S. GAAP) basis unless otherwise indicated. All per share amounts are presented on a fully diluted basis. All comparisons are made to the same period of the prior year unless otherwise stated. All references to years are references to the Company's fiscal year unless otherwise stated. Second Quarter Overview Second Quarter 2026 Year-to-Date 2026Net sales$1.1B, +23% $2.1B, +26%Net earnings$134M, +23% $268M, +37%Adjusted net earnings1$139M, +35% $273M, +47%Earnings per share (EPS)$2.19
FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.32 per share for the quarter, payable on June 4, 2026, for stockholders of record as of May 21, 2026. About Woodward, Inc. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Our purpose is to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world's harshest environments. W
FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD), a world leader in the design and manufacture of aerospace and industrial controls, today announced the election of Frederico Fleury Curado to its Board of Directors and its Audit Committee, effective June 1, 2026. Curado brings more than four decades of leadership experience in industrial and aerospace companies. "Fred is a proven global business leader who has helped complex organizations improve performance and sharpen strategy," said Chip Blankenship, Chair and CEO of Woodward. "His deep experience across industrial, energy, and aerospace markets, along with a strong track record in governance and his global
PARIS and AMSTERDAM and FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has signed an Elite Licensed Repair Service Facility (LRSF) Agreement with Woodward to support the CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B* engines. Under this agreement, AFI KLM E&M is now authorized to deliver a full suite of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for Woodward components across the CFM LEAP engine family. This includes fuel controls, actuators, pumps, and valves—critical systems ensuring optimal engine performance and reliability. With a rapidly expanding global CFM LEAP engine fleet, this agreement strengthens AFI KL
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Susquehanna initiated coverage of Woodward with a rating of Positive and set a new price target of $423.00
RBC Capital Mkts initiated coverage of Woodward with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $450.00
Wells Fargo initiated coverage of Woodward with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $440.00
Melius upgraded Woodward from Hold to Buy
Wolfe Research upgraded Woodward from Peer Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $300.00
Alembic Global Advisors upgraded Woodward from Neutral to Overweight and set a new price target of $281.00
Deutsche Bank upgraded Woodward from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $291.00
TD Cowen downgraded Woodward from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $160.00 from $186.00 previously
Truist upgraded Woodward from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $187.00 from $152.00 previously
Jefferies upgraded Woodward from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $190.00 from $170.00 previously
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. and HONG KONG, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HAECO, a leading global Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services provider, and Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD), a world leader in aerospace and industrial controls, have signed an Elite Licensed Repair Service Facility (LRSF) agreement, establishing a long-term strategic partnership to support Woodward components on the CFM International* LEAP‑1A, LEAP‑1B, and LEAP‑1C engines.Under the terms of the Elite LRSF agreement, HAECO is authorized to deliver a full suite of MRO services for Woodward’s entire product portfolio of fuel control, engine actuation, and air management systems supporting the CFM LEAP engine family.This agr
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FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD), a leader in aerospace and industrial energy control solutions, today announced the appointment of Ron Charles as its Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 9. In this role, he will lead the company's overall human resources function, including organizational capability, member experience, talent management, total rewards, and diversity, inclusion and belonging, as well as communications and brand. He will be instrumental in advancing Woodward's efforts to build its talent powerhouse and create a great place to work. As an Executive Vice President and member of the Woodwar
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD), a leader in aerospace and industrial energy control solutions, today announced the appointment of Karrie Bem as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer, effective September 16. In this role, she will be responsible for leading the company's overall legal and compliance function. This includes developing and maintaining comprehensive programs, processes and procedures for legal, ethics and compliance matters, contracts and negotiations, labor and employment, trade compliance and intellectual property, among other areas. As an Executive Vice President and member
FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD), a global leader in energy conversion and control solutions for aerospace and industrial markets, announced today that it has appointed William (Bill) Lacey as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 8, 2023. Lacey brings to the role a distinguished track record in financial, operations, and business leadership, most recently as Vice President of Finance for Amazon's Books and Kindle Content, and prior to that as President and CEO of Savant's Lighting division. Prior to that, Lacey had a successful 28-year career at General Electric (GE). This includes serving as President and CEO of the compa
FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) announced today that, after more than 31 years with the Company and 17 years as Chief Executive Officer, Thomas ("Tom") A. Gendron has expressed his intention to retire from the Company. He will retire from his role as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President effective May 9, 2022. "Tom has provided strong, focused leadership through his stewardship of Woodward over more than three decades. The Company has grown considerably and established itself as a trusted partner and market leader in its strategic arenas," said John Cohn, Woodward's Lead Director. "On behalf of the Board, we want t
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Rajeev Bhalla, 58, to serve on the Board, effective as of September 20, 2021. Mr. Bhalla will also serve on the Audit Committee of the Board. Most recently, Mr. Bhalla served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for CIRCOR International, a global manufacturer of flow and motion control products. Prior roles include Vice President of Finance and CFO for both Sikorsky Aircraft Company and Pratt & Whitney, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer for Lockheed Martin Corporation, as well as a Partner with PricewaterhouseC
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed David Hess, 65, to serve on the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Hess will also serve on the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board. Most recently, Mr. Hess served as the CEO for Arconic Corporation. Prior to Arconic, Mr. Hess served in numerous executive leadership roles during his 38-year career at United Technologies Corporation (“UTC”) including Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer for UTC Aerospace, President of Pratt & Whitney, as well as President of Hamilton Sundstrand, the UTC business
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FORT COLLINS, Colo., July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) announced today that it expects to report its fiscal 2026 third quarter financial results at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. A news release will be issued at that time, and a conference call will be held at 5:00 p.m. ET. During the conference call, the company will provide an overview of its business and financial performance. You are invited to listen to the call live via the company’s website, www.woodward.com. The call and presentation will be available on the website by selecting "Investors / Events and Presentations" from the menu and will remain accessible on the company’s webs
FORT COLLINS, Colo., June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.32 per share for the quarter, payable on September 3, 2026, for stockholders of record as of August 20, 2026. About Woodward, Inc. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Our purpose is to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environm
FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today reported financial results for its second quarter ended March 31, 2026. All amounts are presented on an as reported (U.S. GAAP) basis unless otherwise indicated. All per share amounts are presented on a fully diluted basis. All comparisons are made to the same period of the prior year unless otherwise stated. All references to years are references to the Company's fiscal year unless otherwise stated. Second Quarter Overview Second Quarter 2026 Year-to-Date 2026Net sales$1.1B, +23% $2.1B, +26%Net earnings$134M, +23% $268M, +37%Adjusted net earnings1$139M, +35% $273M, +47%Earnings per share (EPS)$2.19
FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.32 per share for the quarter, payable on June 4, 2026, for stockholders of record as of May 21, 2026. About Woodward, Inc. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Our purpose is to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world's harshest environments. W
FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) announced today that it expects to report its fiscal 2026 second quarter financial results at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. A news release will be issued at that time, and a conference call will be held at 5:00 p.m. ET. During the conference call, the company will provide an overview of its business and financial performance. You are invited to listen to the call live via the company's website, www.woodward.com. The call and presentation will be available on the website by selecting "Investors / Events and Presentations" from the menu and will remain accessible on the company's w
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today reported financial results for its first quarter ended December 31, 2025. All amounts are presented on an as reported (U.S. GAAP) basis unless otherwise indicated. All per share amounts are presented on a fully diluted basis. All comparisons are made to the same period of the prior year unless otherwise stated. All references to years are references to the Company's fiscal year unless otherwise stated. First Quarter Overview First Quarter 2026Net sales $996M, +29%Net earnings $134M, +54%Earnings per share (EPS) $2.17, +53%Net cash provided by operating activities $114M, +$80MFree cash flow1 $70M, +
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.32 per share, an increase of 14 percent from the prior quarter's dividend of $0.28 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 5, 2026, for stockholders of record as of February 19, 2026. About Woodward, Inc. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Our purpose is to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, pro
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) announced today that it expects to report its fiscal 2026 first quarter financial results at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET on Monday, February 2, 2026. A news release will be issued at that time and a conference call will be held at 5:00 p.m. ET. During the conference call, the company will provide an overview of its business and financial performance. You are invited to listen to the call live via the company's website, www.woodward.com, on February 2, 2026. The call and presentation will be available on the website by selecting "Investors/Events and Presentations" from the menu and will remain accessible on
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today reported financial results for its fiscal year 2025 and fourth quarter ending September 30, 2025. All amounts are presented on an as reported (U.S. GAAP) basis unless otherwise indicated. All per share amounts are presented on a fully diluted basis. All comparisons are made to the same period of the prior year unless otherwise stated. All references to years are references to the Company's fiscal year unless otherwise stated. Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Overview Fourth Quarter 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Net sales$995M, +16% $3.6B, +7%Net earnings$138M, +66% $442M, +19%Adjusted net earnings1$129M,
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new $1.8 billion, three-year share repurchase authorization, marking a decisive and strategic use of its strong balance sheet to drive shareholder value. Woodward completed its prior $600 million authorization in November 2025, more than a year ahead of plan, reflecting the Company's ongoing commitment to purposeful and disciplined capital deployment. "This new authorization reflects the Board's confidence in Woodward's long-term growth trajectory, robust cash generation, and our commitment to delivering compelling shareholder returns," said Chip Bl