California State Teachers Retirement System Has $24.89 Million Stake in Woodward, Inc. $WWD

California State Teachers Retirement System raised its position in shares of Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) by 22.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 69,546 shares of the technology company’s stock after acquiring an additional 12,690 shares during the quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System’s holdings in Woodward were worth $24,892,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Woodward in the 4th quarter worth about $251,365,000. Invesco Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of Woodward by 122.0% in the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 905,578 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $228,849,000 after purchasing an additional 497,722 shares during the period. Findlay Park Partners LLP boosted its position in shares of Woodward by 136.2% during the 4th quarter. Findlay Park Partners LLP now owns 686,200 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $207,452,000 after purchasing an additional 395,726 shares in the last quarter. Artisan Partners Limited Partnership boosted its position in shares of Woodward by 45.7% during the 4th quarter. Artisan Partners Limited Partnership now owns 1,065,294 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $322,060,000 after purchasing an additional 334,333 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Two Sigma Investments LP grew its stake in Woodward by 1,086.9% during the third quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 330,514 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $83,524,000 after purchasing an additional 302,666 shares during the period. 81.18% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Woodward Stock Performance

Shares of Woodward stock opened at $360.75 on Friday. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $395.61 and a 200 day simple moving average of $377.24. Woodward, Inc. has a one year low of $233.31 and a one year high of $450.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 1.65 and a quick ratio of 1.19. The firm has a market capitalization of $21.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.13, a PEG ratio of 2.13 and a beta of 0.86.

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The technology company reported $2.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.44 by $0.08. Woodward had a return on equity of 21.89% and a net margin of 13.17%.The business had revenue of $1.11 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.11 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.76 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 21.2% on a year-over-year basis. Woodward has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.300-9.500 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Woodward, Inc. will post 9.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Woodward Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be given a dividend of $0.32 per share. 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, August 20th. Woodward’s dividend payout ratio is presently 15.33%.

Woodward News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Woodward this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Woodward reported fiscal Q3 adjusted earnings of $2.52 per share, exceeding the $2.39–$2.44 analyst range and rising 43.2% from the prior year. Revenue increased 21.2% to approximately $1.11 billion, supported by aerospace and industrial demand, pricing, and higher volume. WWD Q3 Earnings Beat on Aerospace and Industrial Strength
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $9.30–$9.50, broadly consistent with the current analyst expectation of $9.34. The company also plans to reduce hiring needs by about 1,000 positions by 2029, which could support productivity and margins over time. Woodward raises 2026 adjusted EPS view
• Positive Sentiment: Growth-focused commentary highlights Woodward’s above-average financial growth, while a bullish technical setup—a hammer pattern after the recent decline—and upward earnings-estimate revisions suggest potential near-term support. Woodward is an Incredible Growth Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen assigned Woodward a Hold rating, indicating that the strong operating results may already be reflected in the valuation and that investors may want additional evidence of sustained growth. Woodward Gets a Hold from TD Cowen
• Negative Sentiment: The stock initially declined despite the earnings beat because Woodward’s aerospace outlook narrowed. Investors appear concerned that this could constrain future growth, offsetting the benefits of the higher fiscal-year guidance. Woodward shares fall as aerospace outlook narrows

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Zacks Research upgraded Woodward from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. TD Cowen increased their price target on Woodward from $390.00 to $420.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Woodward from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 9th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Woodward in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Truist Financial increased their target price on shares of Woodward from $404.00 to $415.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Woodward presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $393.83.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Woodward news, EVP Karrie M. Bem sold 280 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $372.66, for a total transaction of $104,344.80. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 4,297 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,601,320.02. The trade was a 6.12% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Daniel G. Korte sold 14,700 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $356.05, for a total transaction of $5,233,935.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 4,434 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,578,725.70. The trade was a 76.83% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 15,629 shares of company stock worth $5,570,005. 0.71% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Woodward Company Profile

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.