Woodward Stock Forecast, Price & News

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodward a buy right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Woodward in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" Woodward stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WWD, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Woodward's stock price been impacted by COVID-19?

Woodward's stock was trading at $84.84 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, WWD stock has increased by 24.9% and is now trading at $105.93.
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When is Woodward's next earnings date?

Woodward is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, February 7th 2022.
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How were Woodward's earnings last quarter?

Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) released its earnings results on Thursday, November, 18th. The technology company reported $0.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.86 by $0.04. The technology company had revenue of $570 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $596.76 million. Woodward had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.86% and a net margin of 9.79%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 7.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.75 earnings per share.
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How often does Woodward pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Woodward?

Woodward announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, September 24th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 15th will be given a dividend of $0.1625 per share on Monday, November 29th. This represents a $0.65 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.61%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 12th. This is a positive change from Woodward's previous quarterly dividend of $0.16.
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Is Woodward a good dividend stock?

Woodward pays an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.60%. Woodward has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Woodward is 19.64%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Woodward will have a dividend payout ratio of 15.97% next year. This indicates that Woodward will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Woodward issued on next quarter's earnings?

Woodward updated its FY 2022 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 25th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $3.550-$3.950 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $3.990. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.45 billion-$2.65 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.54 billion.

What price target have analysts set for WWD?

5 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Woodward's shares. Their forecasts range from $102.00 to $138.00. On average, they expect Woodward's share price to reach $121.83 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 15.0% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Woodward's key executives?

Woodward's management team includes the following people:

• Thomas A. Gendron, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
• Thomas G. Cromwell, Vice Chairman & Chief Operating Officer
• Mark D. Hartman, CFO, Senior VP-Finance & Corporate Controller
• Douglas W. Salter, Vice President-Technology
• A. Christopher Fawzy, Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer & VP (LinkedIn Profile)

What is Thomas A. Gendron's approval rating as Woodward's CEO?

178 employees have rated Woodward CEO Thomas A. Gendron on Glassdoor.com. Thomas A. Gendron has an approval rating of 67% among Woodward's employees.

Who are some of Woodward's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Woodward include Illinois Tool Works (ITW), Parker-Hannifin (PH), Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), Ingersoll Rand (IR), Dover (DOV), Xylem (XYL), IDEX (IEX), Nordson (NDSN), Graco (GGG), Pentair (PNR), Snap-on (SNA), Middleby (MIDD), ITT (ITT), Lincoln Electric (LECO) and Donaldson (DCI).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Woodward own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Woodward investors own include Tesla (TSLA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Boeing (BA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Verizon Communications (VZ), AbbVie (ABBV), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Caterpillar (CAT), Lockheed Martin (LMT) and Intuitive Surgical (ISRG).

What is Woodward's stock symbol?

Woodward trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WWD."

Who are Woodward's major shareholders?

Woodward's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Capital Research Global Investors (11.06%), BlackRock Inc. (7.82%), Deccan Value Investors L.P. (3.17%), Cooke & Bieler LP (2.69%), Ceredex Value Advisors LLC (1.48%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.25%). Company insiders that own Woodward stock include Chad Robert Preiss, Christopher Fawzy, David P Hess, John D Cohn, Mary L Petrovich, Paul Donovan, Robert F Weber Jr, Ronald M Sega, Sagar A Patel, Terence J Voskuil and Thomas A Gendron.
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Which major investors are selling Woodward stock?

WWD stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Balyasny Asset Management LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, Epoch Investment Partners Inc., Deccan Value Investors L.P., Eagle Asset Management Inc., Invesco Ltd., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, and Raymond James & Associates. Company insiders that have sold Woodward company stock in the last year include Christopher Fawzy, John D Cohn, Paul Donovan, Robert F Weber Jr, Ronald M Sega, Sagar A Patel, Terence J Voskuil, and Thomas A Gendron.
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Which major investors are buying Woodward stock?

WWD stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Point72 Asset Management L.P., Millennium Management LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Ceredex Value Advisors LLC, BlackRock Inc., Morgan Stanley, Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC, and Voya Investment Management LLC.
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How do I buy shares of Woodward?

Shares of WWD can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Woodward's stock price today?

One share of WWD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $105.93.

How much money does Woodward make?

Woodward has a market capitalization of $6.68 billion and generates $2.50 billion in revenue each year. The technology company earns $240.40 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.31 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Woodward have?

Woodward employs 7,100 workers across the globe.

What is Woodward's official website?

The official website for Woodward is www.woodward.com.

Where are Woodward's headquarters?

Woodward is headquartered at 1081 WOODWARD WAY, FORT COLLINS CO, 80524.

How can I contact Woodward?

Woodward's mailing address is 1081 WOODWARD WAY, FORT COLLINS CO, 80524. The technology company can be reached via phone at (970) 482-5811, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 970-498-3050.