Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 9.150-9.450 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 8.740. The company issued revenue guidance of $4.3 billion-$4.4 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $4.1 billion.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on shares of Woodward in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. They set an “overweight” rating and a $440.00 target price on the stock. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Woodward from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Saturday, January 10th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Woodward in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their target price on Woodward from $362.00 to $408.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $450.00 price objective on shares of Woodward in a research note on Sunday, February 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $385.91.

Woodward Stock Down 0.8%

Shares of NASDAQ:WWD traded down $2.99 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $360.98. 1,274,782 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 673,558. The company has a market cap of $21.52 billion, a PE ratio of 45.46, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.62 and a beta of 0.98. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a current ratio of 2.05 and a quick ratio of 1.36. Woodward has a 12 month low of $181.61 and a 12 month high of $407.00. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $377.95 and a 200-day moving average price of $329.52.

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The technology company reported $2.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.08 by $0.19. Woodward had a net margin of 12.89% and a return on equity of 19.07%. The firm had revenue of $1.09 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.01 billion. Woodward has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.150-9.450 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Woodward will post 8.51 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Woodward Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 4th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 21st will be issued a dividend of $0.32 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 21st. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.4%. Woodward’s dividend payout ratio is 16.12%.

Insider Activity

In other Woodward news, CEO Charles P. Blankenship sold 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $367.40, for a total value of $1,837,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 65,854 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $24,194,759.60. This trade represents a 7.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director John D. Cohn sold 2,250 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $369.62, for a total value of $831,645.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 21,575 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,974,551.50. The trade was a 9.44% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 26,925 shares of company stock valued at $10,203,160 in the last quarter. 0.71% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Trending Headlines about Woodward

Here are the key news stories impacting Woodward this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results topped expectations — EPS $2.27 (vs. ~ $2.08 consensus) and revenue $1.09B, signaling pickup in demand and margin expansion. Woodward (WWD) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised FY‑2026 guidance to EPS $9.15–$9.45 (above consensus) and revenue to ~$4.3–$4.4B, giving investors clearer upside vs prior expectations. Woodward Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Underlying performance was solid: revenue +23% YoY, operating profit and gross profit expanded, cash balances and operating cash flow improved — data points that support the beat and guide. Woodward Inc. (WWD) stock rises on Q2 2026 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street coverage remains constructive (multiple Buy ratings and mid‑$400s price targets), which could support further upside if execution continues. Analyst ratings and targets
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader commentary questions whether late buyers should chase after a nearly 98% one‑year gain — useful for position‑sizing decisions. Is It Too Late To Consider Woodward (WWD)?
• Negative Sentiment: Significant insider selling (multiple senior execs selling shares) could signal near‑term pressure or supply into the market; investors may view this as a risk to sentiment. Insider selling details
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation is elevated (P/E in the mid‑40s) and the stock is trading near its 12‑month high, increasing vulnerability to profit‑taking despite the upbeat results. WWD stock metrics

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Woodward

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in WWD. Quadrant Capital Group LLC boosted its stake in Woodward by 1.5% during the third quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 3,327 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $841,000 after acquiring an additional 48 shares in the last quarter. Quest Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in Woodward by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter. Quest Investment Management LLC now owns 4,313 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,090,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its position in shares of Woodward by 11.9% during the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 506 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $124,000 after buying an additional 54 shares during the last quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Woodward by 1.8% during the 2nd quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 4,178 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,024,000 after acquiring an additional 72 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Woodward by 6.0% in the fourth quarter. Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,324 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $400,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 81.18% of the company’s stock.

About Woodward

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.