Diversify Advisory Services LLC Acquires Shares of 1,908 Woodward, Inc. $WWD

Diversify Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 1,908 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $801,000.

Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in WWD. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Woodward in the fourth quarter valued at about $35,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in Woodward by 550.0% during the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 91 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 77 shares in the last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Woodward by 82.5% during the first quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 115 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in Woodward during the fourth quarter worth about $61,000. Finally, Persistent Asset Partners Ltd acquired a new stake in Woodward in the second quarter valued at about $65,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 81.18% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

WWD has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. UBS Group lifted their price objective on Woodward from $427.00 to $429.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Susquehanna assumed coverage on Woodward in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. They issued a “positive” rating and a $423.00 price target for the company. Zacks Research cut Woodward from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Truist Financial upped their price objective on Woodward from $415.00 to $420.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $470.00 price objective on shares of Woodward in a report on Friday, May 1st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Woodward currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $419.00.

Insider Buying and Selling at Woodward

In other Woodward news, EVP Shawn M. Mclevige sold 2,150 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, July 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $356.82, for a total value of $767,163.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 3,098 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,105,428.36. This represents a 40.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Daniel G. Korte sold 14,700 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $356.05, for a total value of $5,233,935.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 4,434 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,578,725.70. This represents a 76.83% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 0.71% of the company’s stock.

Woodward News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Woodward this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised its FY2026 EPS estimate to $9.46 from $9.18, lifted FY2027 EPS to $10.35 from $10.30, and increased FY2028 EPS to $12.00 from $11.55. The firm also raised estimates for Q4 2026, Q1 and Q2 2027, and Q1 and Q2 2028, signaling improved longer-term earnings expectations. Woodward stock information
• Neutral Sentiment: The FY2026 estimate of $9.46 matches the broader consensus, while Zacks continues to rate WWD “Hold.” This suggests the estimate increases are constructive but not strong enough to trigger a more bullish analyst view. Woodward analyst information
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks reduced its Q3 2027 EPS forecast to $2.77 from $2.82 and cut its Q4 2027 estimate to $2.77 from $2.86. It also lowered Q3 2028 EPS to $3.24 from $3.27, indicating some moderation in projected earnings growth. Woodward research information

Woodward Trading Down 4.9%

Shares of Woodward stock opened at $342.20 on Friday. Woodward, Inc. has a 12-month low of $233.31 and a 12-month high of $450.92. The company has a current ratio of 1.65, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25. The stock has a market cap of $20.21 billion, a PE ratio of 38.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.11 and a beta of 0.88. The company has a 50-day moving average of $396.73 and a two-hundred day moving average of $380.92.

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The technology company reported $2.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.44 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $1.11 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.11 billion. Woodward had a net margin of 13.17% and a return on equity of 21.89%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 21.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.76 EPS. Woodward has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.300-9.500 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Woodward, Inc. will post 9.46 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Woodward Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Investors of record on Thursday, August 20th will be issued a dividend of $0.32 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 20th. This represents a $1.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.4%. Woodward’s payout ratio is currently 14.24%.

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.