Woodward (WWD) Competitors

82.5% of Arista Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Woodward shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.7% of Arista Networks shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Woodward shares are owned by 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.

Arista Networks has a beta of 1.6, indicating that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodward has a beta of 0.86, indicating that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Arista Networks had 82 more articles in the media than Woodward. MarketBeat recorded 90 mentions for Arista Networks and 8 mentions for Woodward. Arista Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Woodward's score of -0.07 indicating that Arista Networks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Arista Networks has a net margin of 38.37% compared to Woodward's net margin of 13.17%. Arista Networks' return on equity of 30.65% beat Woodward's return on equity.

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.

Arista Networks currently has a consensus target price of $235.45, indicating a potential upside of 15.22%. Woodward has a consensus target price of $418.36, indicating a potential upside of 25.82%. Given Woodward's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Woodward is more favorable than Arista Networks.

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

92.0% of Carpenter Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Woodward shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Carpenter Technology shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Woodward shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Carpenter Technology presently has a consensus price target of $526.88, indicating a potential upside of 38.51%. Woodward has a consensus price target of $418.36, indicating a potential upside of 25.82%. Given Carpenter Technology's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Carpenter Technology is more favorable than Woodward.

Carpenter Technology has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodward has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

Carpenter Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Woodward pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Carpenter Technology pays out 7.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Woodward pays out 14.2% 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.

In the previous week, Carpenter Technology had 6 more articles in the media than Woodward. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Carpenter Technology and 8 mentions for Woodward. Carpenter Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.13 beat Woodward's score of -0.07 indicating that Carpenter Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Carpenter Technology has a net margin of 16.96% compared to Woodward's net margin of 13.17%. Carpenter Technology's return on equity of 26.46% beat Woodward's return on equity.

Woodward currently has a consensus target price of $418.36, indicating a potential upside of 25.82%. Northrop Grumman has a consensus target price of $644.70, indicating a potential upside of 34.04%. Given Northrop Grumman's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Northrop Grumman is more favorable than Woodward.

Woodward has a beta of 0.86, indicating that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northrop Grumman has a beta of -0.11, indicating that its stock price is 111% less volatile than the broader market.

Woodward pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Northrop Grumman pays an annual dividend of $9.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Woodward pays out 14.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Northrop Grumman pays out 31.4% 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 raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years and Northrop Grumman has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Northrop Grumman is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Northrop Grumman had 24 more articles in the media than Woodward. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Northrop Grumman and 8 mentions for Woodward. Northrop Grumman's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Woodward's score of -0.07 indicating that Northrop Grumman is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

81.2% of Woodward shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.4% of Northrop Grumman shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Woodward shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Northrop Grumman shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

Woodward has a net margin of 13.17% compared to Northrop Grumman's net margin of 10.48%. Northrop Grumman's return on equity of 24.25% beat Woodward's return on equity.

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

Transdigm Group has a net margin of 19.69% compared to Woodward's net margin of 13.17%. Woodward's return on equity of 21.89% beat Transdigm Group's return on equity.

95.8% of Transdigm Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Woodward shares are held by institutional investors. 3.2% of Transdigm Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Woodward shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Transdigm Group presently has a consensus target price of $1,454.25, suggesting a potential upside of 30.79%. Woodward has a consensus target price of $418.36, suggesting a potential upside of 25.82%. Given Transdigm Group's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Transdigm Group is more favorable than Woodward.

Transdigm Group has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodward has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Transdigm Group had 1 more articles in the media than Woodward. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Transdigm Group and 8 mentions for Woodward. Woodward's average media sentiment score of -0.07 beat Transdigm Group's score of -0.12 indicating that Woodward is being referred to more favorably in the news media.