Which has preferable valuation and earnings, PERI or WWD?

Woodward has higher revenue and earnings than Perion Network. Perion Network is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Woodward, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Perion Network $439.93M 0.75 -$7.93M -$0.25 N/A Woodward $3.57B 6.46 $442.11M $8.35 46.33

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, ANET or WWD?

Arista Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Woodward. Woodward is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Arista Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Arista Networks $9.01B 22.84 $3.51B $2.92 55.95 Woodward $3.57B 6.46 $442.11M $8.35 46.33

Is ANET or WWD more profitable?

Arista Networks has a net margin of 38.32% compared to Woodward's net margin of 12.85%. Arista Networks' return on equity of 30.10% beat Woodward's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Arista Networks 38.32% 30.10% 19.35% Woodward 12.85% 20.12% 10.72%

Does the media refer more to ANET or WWD?

In the previous week, Arista Networks had 54 more articles in the media than Woodward. MarketBeat recorded 72 mentions for Arista Networks and 18 mentions for Woodward. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Arista Networks' score of 1.21 indicating that Woodward is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Arista Networks 53 Very Positive mention(s) 7 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Woodward 14 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to CRS or WWD?

In the previous week, Woodward had 1 more articles in the media than Carpenter Technology. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Woodward and 17 mentions for Carpenter Technology. Carpenter Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Woodward's score of 1.27 indicating that Carpenter Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Carpenter Technology 15 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Woodward 14 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher earnings & valuation, ITW or WWD?

Illinois Tool Works has higher revenue and earnings than Woodward. Illinois Tool Works is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Woodward, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Illinois Tool Works $16.04B 4.61 $3.07B $10.77 23.88 Woodward $3.57B 6.46 $442.11M $8.35 46.33

Does the media favor ITW or WWD?

In the previous week, Illinois Tool Works had 17 more articles in the media than Woodward. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Illinois Tool Works and 18 mentions for Woodward. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Illinois Tool Works' score of 1.15 indicating that Woodward is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Illinois Tool Works 27 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Woodward 14 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, DOV or WWD?

Dover has higher revenue and earnings than Woodward. Dover is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Woodward, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Dover $8.09B 3.61 $1.09B $8.02 27.07 Woodward $3.57B 6.46 $442.11M $8.35 46.33

Is DOV or WWD more profitable?

Dover has a net margin of 13.30% compared to Woodward's net margin of 12.85%. Woodward's return on equity of 20.12% beat Dover's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Dover 13.30% 18.01% 10.10% Woodward 12.85% 20.12% 10.72%

Does the media prefer DOV or WWD?

In the previous week, Woodward had 10 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Woodward and 8 mentions for Dover. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Dover's score of 0.67 indicating that Woodward is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Dover 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Woodward 14 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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WWD vs. PERI, ANET, CRS, ITW, and DOV

Should you buy Woodward stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Woodward with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Woodward include Perion Network (PERI), Arista Networks (ANET), Carpenter Technology (CRS), Illinois Tool Works (ITW), and Dover (DOV).

How does Woodward compare to Perion Network?

Perion Network (NASDAQ:PERI) and Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) are related companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

68.1% of Perion Network shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Woodward shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.8% of Perion Network shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Woodward shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Woodward has a net margin of 12.85% compared to Perion Network's net margin of -2.17%. Woodward's return on equity of 20.12% beat Perion Network's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Perion Network	-2.17%	3.34%	2.50%
Woodward	12.85%	20.12%	10.72%

Perion Network has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodward has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Woodward has higher revenue and earnings than Perion Network. Perion Network is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Woodward, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Perion Network	$439.93M	0.75	-$7.93M	-$0.25	N/A
Woodward	$3.57B	6.46	$442.11M	$8.35	46.33

In the previous week, Woodward had 17 more articles in the media than Perion Network. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Woodward and 1 mentions for Perion Network. Perion Network's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Woodward's score of 1.27 indicating that Perion Network is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Perion Network	Very Positive
Woodward	Positive

Perion Network currently has a consensus target price of $13.88, suggesting a potential upside of 64.79%. Woodward has a consensus target price of $393.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1.59%. Given Perion Network's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Perion Network is more favorable than Woodward.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Perion Network	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Woodward	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.81

Summary

Woodward beats Perion Network on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Woodward compare to Arista Networks?

Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) and Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Arista Networks has a net margin of 38.32% compared to Woodward's net margin of 12.85%. Arista Networks' return on equity of 30.10% beat Woodward's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Arista Networks	38.32%	30.10%	19.35%
Woodward	12.85%	20.12%	10.72%

Arista Networks presently has a consensus price target of $186.47, indicating a potential upside of 14.14%. Woodward has a consensus price target of $393.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.59%. Given Arista Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Arista Networks is more favorable than Woodward.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Arista Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	21 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Woodward	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.81

In the previous week, Arista Networks had 54 more articles in the media than Woodward. MarketBeat recorded 72 mentions for Arista Networks and 18 mentions for Woodward. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Arista Networks' score of 1.21 indicating that Woodward is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Arista Networks	53 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Woodward	14 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

82.5% of Arista Networks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Woodward shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of Arista Networks shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Woodward shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Arista Networks has a beta of 1.61, indicating that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodward has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Arista Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Woodward. Woodward is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Arista Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Arista Networks	$9.01B	22.84	$3.51B	$2.92	55.95
Woodward	$3.57B	6.46	$442.11M	$8.35	46.33

Summary

Arista Networks beats Woodward on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Woodward compare to Carpenter Technology?

Carpenter Technology (NYSE:CRS) and Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Carpenter Technology has a net margin of 15.82% compared to Woodward's net margin of 12.85%. Carpenter Technology's return on equity of 25.02% beat Woodward's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Carpenter Technology	15.82%	25.02%	13.96%
Woodward	12.85%	20.12%	10.72%

Carpenter Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Woodward pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Carpenter Technology pays out 8.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Woodward pays out 15.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Woodward has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Woodward is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Carpenter Technology currently has a consensus price target of $458.63, indicating a potential downside of 18.14%. Woodward has a consensus price target of $393.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.59%. Given Woodward's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Woodward is more favorable than Carpenter Technology.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Carpenter Technology	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
Woodward	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.81

In the previous week, Woodward had 1 more articles in the media than Carpenter Technology. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Woodward and 17 mentions for Carpenter Technology. Carpenter Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Woodward's score of 1.27 indicating that Carpenter Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Carpenter Technology	15 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Woodward	14 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

92.0% of Carpenter Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Woodward shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Carpenter Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Woodward shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Carpenter Technology has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodward has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Woodward has higher revenue and earnings than Carpenter Technology. Woodward is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Carpenter Technology, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Carpenter Technology	$2.88B	9.68	$376M	$9.50	58.97
Woodward	$3.57B	6.46	$442.11M	$8.35	46.33

Summary

Carpenter Technology beats Woodward on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Woodward compare to Illinois Tool Works?

Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) and Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) are both large-cap industrial machinery companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Illinois Tool Works has a net margin of 19.32% compared to Woodward's net margin of 12.85%. Illinois Tool Works' return on equity of 97.36% beat Woodward's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Illinois Tool Works	19.32%	97.36%	19.41%
Woodward	12.85%	20.12%	10.72%

Illinois Tool Works has higher revenue and earnings than Woodward. Illinois Tool Works is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Woodward, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Illinois Tool Works	$16.04B	4.61	$3.07B	$10.77	23.88
Woodward	$3.57B	6.46	$442.11M	$8.35	46.33

79.8% of Illinois Tool Works shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Woodward shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Illinois Tool Works shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Woodward shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Illinois Tool Works had 17 more articles in the media than Woodward. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Illinois Tool Works and 18 mentions for Woodward. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Illinois Tool Works' score of 1.15 indicating that Woodward is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Illinois Tool Works	27 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Woodward	14 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Illinois Tool Works has a beta of 1.01, indicating that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodward has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Illinois Tool Works pays an annual dividend of $6.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Woodward pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Illinois Tool Works pays out 59.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Woodward pays out 15.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Illinois Tool Works has increased its dividend for 55 consecutive years and Woodward has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Illinois Tool Works is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Illinois Tool Works presently has a consensus target price of $271.92, suggesting a potential upside of 5.71%. Woodward has a consensus target price of $393.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1.59%. Given Illinois Tool Works' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Illinois Tool Works is more favorable than Woodward.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Illinois Tool Works	5 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.69
Woodward	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.81

Summary

Illinois Tool Works beats Woodward on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Woodward compare to Dover?

Dover (NYSE:DOV) and Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) are both large-cap industrial machinery companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

Dover pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Woodward pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Dover pays out 25.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Woodward pays out 15.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Dover has raised its dividend for 70 consecutive years and Woodward has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Dover is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Dover currently has a consensus price target of $239.85, suggesting a potential upside of 10.50%. Woodward has a consensus price target of $393.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1.59%. Given Dover's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Dover is more favorable than Woodward.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dover	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Woodward	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.81

In the previous week, Woodward had 10 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Woodward and 8 mentions for Dover. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Dover's score of 0.67 indicating that Woodward is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Dover	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Woodward	14 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Dover has a beta of 1.17, meaning that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodward has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Dover has higher revenue and earnings than Woodward. Dover is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Woodward, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Dover	$8.09B	3.61	$1.09B	$8.02	27.07
Woodward	$3.57B	6.46	$442.11M	$8.35	46.33

Dover has a net margin of 13.30% compared to Woodward's net margin of 12.85%. Woodward's return on equity of 20.12% beat Dover's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dover	13.30%	18.01%	10.10%
Woodward	12.85%	20.12%	10.72%

84.5% of Dover shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Woodward shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Dover shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Woodward shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Woodward beats Dover on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Woodward	AEROSP/DEF EQ Industry	Aerospace Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$23.13B	$21.77B	$31.19B	$12.02B
Dividend Yield	0.33%	0.59%	0.87%	5.61%
P/E Ratio	46.33	63.47	46.57	24.42
Price / Sales	6.46	8.92	186.65	109.73
Price / Cash	43.37	40.33	29.90	55.64
Price / Book	9.04	9.05	8.40	6.79
Net Income	$442.11M	$514.64M	$906.14M	$337.66M
7 Day Performance	8.14%	-0.79%	-0.69%	2.56%
1 Month Performance	4.62%	23.06%	12.59%	2.03%
1 Year Performance	66.70%	57.57%	40.49%	30.31%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
WWD Woodward	4.2336 of 5 stars	$386.85 -0.4%	$393.00 +1.6%	+64.7%	$23.13B	$3.57B	46.33	10,200	Positive News
PERI Perion Network	4.4553 of 5 stars	$7.71 -2.2%	$13.88 +80.0%	-13.4%	$307.52M	$439.93M	N/A	420
ANET Arista Networks	4.3651 of 5 stars	$156.32 +1.3%	$186.47 +19.3%	+70.8%	$194.26B	$9.01B	53.53	5,115	Trending News Analyst Forecast Insider Trade Analyst Revision Gap Up
CRS Carpenter Technology	3.614 of 5 stars	$500.18 +3.4%	$441.00 -11.8%	+125.2%	$24.03B	$2.88B	52.65	4,500	Positive News
ITW Illinois Tool Works	4.3326 of 5 stars	$252.60 0.0%	$271.92 +7.6%	+4.6%	$72.71B	$16.04B	23.45	43,000	Positive News Analyst Revision

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Woodward (WWD) Competitors

WWD vs. PERI, ANET, CRS, ITW, and DOV

How does Woodward compare to Perion Network?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in PERI or WWD?

Is PERI or WWD more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, PERI or WWD?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, PERI or WWD?

Does the media prefer PERI or WWD?

Do analysts recommend PERI or WWD?

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How does Woodward compare to Arista Networks?

Is ANET or WWD more profitable?

Do analysts recommend ANET or WWD?

Does the media refer more to ANET or WWD?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ANET or WWD?

Which has more volatility & risk, ANET or WWD?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, ANET or WWD?

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How does Woodward compare to Carpenter Technology?

Is CRS or WWD more profitable?

Is CRS or WWD a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer CRS or WWD?

Does the media refer more to CRS or WWD?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of CRS or WWD?

Which has more volatility and risk, CRS or WWD?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, CRS or WWD?

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How does Woodward compare to Illinois Tool Works?

Is ITW or WWD more profitable?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, ITW or WWD?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in ITW or WWD?

Does the media favor ITW or WWD?

Which has more risk and volatility, ITW or WWD?

Is ITW or WWD a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer ITW or WWD?

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How does Woodward compare to Dover?

Is DOV or WWD a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend DOV or WWD?

Does the media prefer DOV or WWD?

Which has more risk and volatility, DOV or WWD?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, DOV or WWD?

Is DOV or WWD more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in DOV or WWD?

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