Key Points
- Woodward EVP Karrie Bem sold 185 shares on May 18 at an average price of $352.48, trimming her stake by 4.6% to 3,833 shares worth about $1.35 million.
- The company posted strong quarterly results, with EPS of $2.27 and revenue of $1.09 billion, both above analyst expectations, while revenue rose 23.4% year over year.
- Woodward also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share, payable June 4, and analysts remain broadly positive with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and average target price of $390.27.
Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD - Get Free Report) EVP Karrie Bem sold 185 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $352.48, for a total transaction of $65,208.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 3,833 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,351,055.84. This trade represents a 4.60% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.
Woodward Stock Performance
Shares of WWD stock opened at $344.85 on Wednesday. The company's fifty day simple moving average is $371.20 and its 200-day simple moving average is $339.34. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. The firm has a market cap of $20.55 billion, a PE ratio of 41.30, a P/E/G ratio of 2.07 and a beta of 0.92. Woodward, Inc. has a 12 month low of $204.03 and a 12 month high of $407.00.
Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The technology company reported $2.27 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.10 by $0.17. The business had revenue of $1.09 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.01 billion. Woodward had a net margin of 12.85% and a return on equity of 20.12%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 23.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.69 earnings per share. Woodward has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.150-9.450 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Woodward, Inc. will post 9.39 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Woodward Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 4th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 21st will be given a $0.32 dividend. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 21st. Woodward's payout ratio is currently 15.33%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of brokerages have recently commented on WWD. Truist Financial boosted their price objective on shares of Woodward from $404.00 to $415.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $450.00 price objective on shares of Woodward in a research report on Sunday, February 8th. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on shares of Woodward from $350.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $470.00 price objective on shares of Woodward in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on shares of Woodward from $362.00 to $408.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $390.27.
Read Our Latest Analysis on Woodward
Woodward News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Woodward this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised multiple earnings estimates for Woodward, including Q3 2026, Q4 2026, Q1 2027, Q2 2027, Q4 2027, Q1 2028, Q2 2028 and FY2028, signaling higher profit expectations for the aerospace and industrial supplier. Woodward stock page
- Positive Sentiment: The updated forecasts point to continuing earnings growth, with FY2028 EPS now estimated at $11.55 versus $10.95 previously, which can reinforce investor confidence in Woodward’s longer-term outlook. Woodward stock page
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks still rates Woodward “Hold,” so while estimates improved, the research firm is not yet signaling a strong bullish change in stance. Woodward stock page
- Negative Sentiment: Recent insider sales by EVP Karrie M. Bem, including multiple small share disposals over the past week, may weigh on sentiment by suggesting limited near-term insider buying conviction. SEC filing
Institutional Trading of Woodward
A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in WWD. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Woodward in the fourth quarter valued at $251,365,000. Artisan Partners Limited Partnership acquired a new stake in Woodward in the third quarter valued at $184,721,000. Invesco Ltd. lifted its stake in Woodward by 122.0% in the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 905,578 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $228,849,000 after acquiring an additional 497,722 shares during the last quarter. Findlay Park Partners LLP lifted its stake in Woodward by 136.2% in the fourth quarter. Findlay Park Partners LLP now owns 686,200 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $207,452,000 after acquiring an additional 395,726 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Two Sigma Investments LP lifted its stake in Woodward by 1,086.9% in the third quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 330,514 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $83,524,000 after acquiring an additional 302,666 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 81.18% of the company's stock.
Woodward Company Profile
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Woodward, Inc (NASDAQ: WWD) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and service of control systems and components for the aerospace and industrial markets. Founded in 1870 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, the company specializes in motion control, fuel systems, actuation, and digital control solutions. Its offerings enable precision management of flow, pressure and motion in critical applications ranging from aircraft engines and power turbines to hydraulic systems.
Woodward's product portfolio is organized into two primary segments: Aerospace and Industrial.
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