Woodward (WWD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) is a leading designer and manufacturer of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. The company develops and supplies a broad range of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic controls and optimization systems that enhance the performance, safety, and efficiency of engines, vehicles, turbines, and power generation equipment. Its solutions support commercial and military aircraft, business jets, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, industrial gas and steam turbines, reciprocating engines, and renewable energy systems.

Woodward’s product portfolio includes fuel metering and control valves, actuators, sensors, energy management controllers, turbomachinery control systems, and digital engine control software. The company leverages advanced materials, precision machining, and embedded software to deliver reliable components and integrated solutions. Its aftermarket services encompass spare parts, repair, overhaul, diagnostics, and training, designed to maximize asset availability and reduce lifecycle costs for customers worldwide.

Founded in 1870 by Lyman C. Woodward in Rockford, Illinois, the company began as a manufacturer of sawmill governors before expanding into the aviation industry in the early 20th century. Over more than 150 years, Woodward has played a significant role in aerospace innovations and critical defense programs, including World War II aircraft and modern unmanned systems. As of 2023, the company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Robert F. Weber, supported by a seasoned management team with deep expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and global operations.

Operating across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East, Woodward maintains an extensive network of manufacturing facilities, engineering centers, and service locations. This global footprint enables the company to collaborate closely with original equipment manufacturers, airlines, power producers, and defense integrators, ensuring tailored control solutions that address regional requirements and stringent regulatory standards.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $253.81 to $259.40
• 50-Day Range: $201.47 to $258.43
• 52-Week Range: $145.98 to $259.51
• Volume: 634,080 shs
• Average Volume: 492,570 shs
• Market Capitalization: $15.34 billion
• P/E Ratio: 41.75
• Dividend Yield: 0.43%
• Price Target: $232.25
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Woodward Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Woodward scored higher than 90% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 6th out of 58 stocks in the aerospace sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Woodward has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.63, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Woodward has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 16.10%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Woodward are expected to grow by 16.10% in the coming year, from $6.15 to $7.14 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Woodward is 41.75, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.51.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Woodward is 41.75, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Aerospace sector average P/E ratio of about 86.85.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Woodward has a PEG Ratio of 2.95. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Woodward has a P/B Ratio of 7.08. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.26% of the float of Woodward has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Woodward has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Woodward has recently decreased by 98.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Woodward has a dividend yield of 0.44%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Woodward has been increasing its dividend for 5 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Woodward is 18.09%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Woodward will have a dividend payout ratio of 15.69% next year. This indicates that Woodward will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 0.1 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.25

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.26% of the float of Woodward has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Woodward has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Woodward has recently decreased by 98.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.59

News Sentiment

Woodward has a news sentiment score of 0.59. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.85 average news sentiment score of Aerospace companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 16 news articles for Woodward this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

5 people have searched for WWD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added Woodward to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Woodward insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $9,247,288.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.82% of the stock of Woodward is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

81.18% of the stock of Woodward is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

WWD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WWD shares performed this year?

Woodward's stock was trading at $166.42 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, WWD shares have increased by 55.3% and is now trading at $258.43.

How were Woodward's earnings last quarter?

Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April, 28th. The technology company reported $1.69 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.44 by $0.25. Woodward's revenue was up 5.9% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Woodward's major shareholders?

Woodward's top institutional investors include LaFleur & Godfrey LLC (0.12%), Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio (0.08%), Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (0.05%) and Covea Finance (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles P Blankenship, Randall Hobbs, John D Cohn, Gregg C Sengstack, Thomas G Cromwell, David P Hess, Paul Donovan, Ronald M Sega, Mary L Petrovich, Terence J Voskuil, Christopher Fawzy, Mark D Hartman and Rajeev Bhalla.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Woodward?

Shares of WWD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Woodward own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Woodward investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Adobe (ADBE), Arista Networks (ANET), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and ServiceNow (NOW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/28/2025
• Record date for 6/5 Dividend: 5/22/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/5 Dividend: 5/22/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/05/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/28/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Aerospace
• Industry: AEROSP/DEF EQ
• Sub-Industry: Industrial Machinery
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:WWD
• CIK: 108312
• Web: www.woodward.com
• Phone: (970) 482-5811
• Fax: 970-498-3050
• Employees: 9,300
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Woodward: $232.25
• High Price Target: $294.00
• Low Price Target: $160.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -10.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.63
• Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $6.19
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 41.75
• Forward P/E Ratio: 42.02
• P/E Growth: 2.95
• Net Income: $372.97 million
• Net Margins: 11.36%
• Pretax Margin: 13.65%
• Return on Equity: 16.86%
• Return on Assets: 8.58%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.21
• Current Ratio: 1.95
• Quick Ratio: 1.30

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.36 billion
• Price / Sales: 4.57
• Cash Flow: $8.46 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 30.55
• Book Value: $36.48 per share
• Price / Book: 7.08

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 59,360,000
• Free Float: 58,873,000
• Market Cap: $15.34 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.26