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Woodward (WWD)
Key Performance
More- Earnings Score: 70
- Momentum Score: 92
- True Yield: 20
- Financial Health Score: 86
Latest Research & News
Woodward Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results
Woodward, Inc. reported strong second quarter fiscal 2026 results with net sales of $1.1B (+23%) and adjusted net earnings of $139M (+35%). The company raised its full-year sales growth guidance from 14-18% to 20-23% and adjusted EPS guidance from $8.20-$8.60 to $9.15-$9.45, driven by robust demand in both aerospace and industrial segments. Aerospace benefited from commercial services and OEM demand, while industrial grew across transportation, power generation, and oil and gas.
04/29/2026, 4:00 PM • GlobeNewswire
Woodward Announces Declaration of Dividend
Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.32 per share for the quarter, payable on June 4, 2026, to stockholders of record as of May 21, 2026.
04/27/2026, 8:00 AM • Benzinga
Woodward Elects Frederico Fleury Curado to Its Board of Directors
Woodward announced the election of Frederico Fleury Curado to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, effective June 1, 2026. Curado brings over four decades of leadership experience in industrial, energy, and aerospace sectors, including previous roles as CEO of Ultrapar S.A. and Embraer S.A. The appointment is expected to strengthen Woodward's governance and support its long-term growth strategy.
04/24/2026, 7:00 AM • GlobeNewswire
Woodward and AFI KLM E&M Announce Elite-Level Licensing Agreement for LEAP Engine MRO Services
AFI KLM E&M has signed an Elite Licensed Repair Service Facility Agreement with Woodward to provide comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for Woodward components in CFM LEAP engines. The partnership strengthens AFI KLM E&M's position as a CFM Premier MRO Provider and enhances access to certified repair capabilities for airline operators globally.
04/23/2026, 7:00 AM • GlobeNewswire
Woodward and Lufthansa Technik have entered an Elite Licensed Repair Service Facility Agreement to provide comprehensive repair and overhaul services for Woodward components on CFM LEAP engines. As the first independent MRO in Woodward's two-tier global support network, Lufthansa Technik will invest in advanced tooling and equipment to deliver OEM-aligned services for fuel controls, actuators, and valves, enhancing service resilience for Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX operators.
04/22/2026, 12:18 AM • GlobeNewswire
Woodward, Inc. has agreed to sell its pilot controls product line to Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing. The transaction includes pilot control products manufactured in Illinois and is part of Woodward's strategy to optimize its portfolio and focus on core growth areas. Woodward will remain a supplier of certain components and provide transition services for 9-12 months post-closing.
04/15/2026, 7:24 PM • GlobeNewswire
Woodward Schedules Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
Woodward, Inc. announced it will report fiscal 2026 second quarter financial results on April 29, 2026, with a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET. The company also announced an agreement to acquire Valve Research & Manufacturing Company (VRM), a manufacturer of high-precision flow control valves.
04/13/2026, 10:54 AM • GlobeNewswire
Woodward Announces Agreement to Acquire Valve Research & Manufacturing
Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) announced it has agreed to acquire Valve Research & Manufacturing Company (VRM), a Florida-based manufacturer of high-precision flow control valves for aerospace applications. The acquisition adds solenoid valves, check valves, and relief valves to Woodward's aerospace controls portfolio and enables growth opportunities in commercial and defense aerospace OEM applications. VRM's approximately 130 employees and expertise in precision flow control will complement Woodward's existing capabilities. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
03/09/2026, 5:55 AM • Benzinga
Why Woodward Stock Popped Today
Woodward, an aerospace and defense supplier, saw its stock surge 13.42% after reporting strong fiscal Q1 2026 results with 29% year-over-year sales growth to $996 million and adjusted earnings per share of $2.17, significantly beating Wall Street estimates of $1.65. The company raised its full-year guidance and increased its quarterly dividend by 14%, citing broad-based demand across commercial airlines, defense, power generation, and other sectors.
02/03/2026, 11:01 PM • The Motley Fool
Woodward Reports Strong First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results
Woodward, Inc. reported first quarter fiscal 2026 results with net sales of $996M (+29% YoY) and net earnings of $134M (+54% YoY), driven by strong demand across both Aerospace and Industrial segments. The company raised its full-year FY2026 sales guidance to 14-18% growth (from 7-12%) and EPS guidance to $8.20-$8.60 (from $7.50-$8.00), citing broad-based growth, margin expansion, and operational excellence improvements.
02/02/2026, 4:00 PM • GlobeNewswire
Woodward Increases Quarterly Dividend by 14 Percent
Woodward Inc. announced a 14% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.32 per share, up from $0.28 in the prior quarter. The dividend will be paid on March 5, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 19, 2026.
02/02/2026, 7:00 AM • Benzinga
The global aircraft fuel systems market is valued at USD 10.80 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 19.16 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 5.9%. Growth is driven by surging commercial aircraft deliveries (Boeing and Airbus combined delivered 1,094 aircraft in 2024), strategic defense investments, sustainability mandates, and innovations in fuel injection systems and inerting technologies. North America dominates the market, while Asia Pacific shows the fastest growth potential.
01/05/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire
Woodward Reports Record Sales & Earnings for Fiscal Year 2025
Woodward reported record sales of $3.6 billion in fiscal 2025, with a 19% increase in net earnings. The company saw strong performance in aerospace and industrial segments, completed a strategic acquisition, and authorized a new $1.8 billion share repurchase program.
11/24/2025, 4:00 PM • GlobeNewswire
Woodward Named to 2026 Forbes Best Companies List
Woodward, Inc. has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Companies for 2026, highlighting its performance across multiple evaluation categories including financial strength, employee satisfaction, and corporate values.
11/19/2025, 5:41 PM • GlobeNewswire
The global aerospace pilot control market is projected to grow from US$0.4 billion in 2024 to US$0.6 billion by 2034, with a 3.1% CAGR. Commercial aircraft and yoke-type controls are expected to dominate the market, driven by increasing global passenger air travel and aircraft production.
08/11/2025, 2:00 PM • GlobeNewswire
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Company Profile
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.
Key Executives
- Charles Blankenship Jr.
- Thomas G. Cromwell
- Terence J. Voskuil
- William F. Lacey
- Randall L. Hobbs
Current Ownership Distribution
- Institutions925.0M (75.20%)
- Mutual Funds304.2M (24.73%)
- Insiders905,183 (0.07%)
- Other0 (0.00%)