Which has stronger earnings and valuation, 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 0.82 -$7.93M -$0.35 N/A Woodward $3.57B 5.67 $442.11M $8.99 38.10

Does the media prefer PERI or WWD?

In the previous week, Woodward had 13 more articles in the media than Perion Network. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Woodward and 3 mentions for Perion Network. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Perion Network's score of 0.16 indicating that Woodward is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Perion Network 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Woodward 15 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher valuation & earnings, 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 26.77 $3.51B $3.17 60.29 Woodward $3.57B 5.67 $442.11M $8.99 38.10

Is ANET or WWD more profitable?

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. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Arista Networks 38.37% 30.65% 19.44% Woodward 13.17% 21.89% 11.38%

Does the media favor ANET or WWD?

In the previous week, Arista Networks had 17 more articles in the media than Woodward. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for Arista Networks and 16 mentions for Woodward. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Arista Networks' score of 1.03 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 25 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Woodward 15 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer WWD or CRS?

In the previous week, Carpenter Technology had 23 more articles in the media than Woodward. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for Carpenter Technology and 16 mentions for Woodward. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Carpenter Technology's score of 1.29 indicating that Woodward is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Woodward 15 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Carpenter Technology 26 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better earnings and valuation, NOC or WWD?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Northrop Grumman $42.89B 1.75 $4.18B $31.48 16.77 Woodward $3.57B 5.67 $442.11M $8.99 38.10

Does the media refer more to NOC or WWD?

In the previous week, Northrop Grumman had 15 more articles in the media than Woodward. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for Northrop Grumman and 16 mentions for Woodward. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Northrop Grumman's score of 1.40 indicating that Woodward is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Northrop Grumman 26 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Woodward 15 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better valuation and earnings, WWD or TDG?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Woodward $3.57B 5.67 $442.11M $8.99 38.10 Transdigm Group $8.83B 7.32 $2.07B $32.96 35.06

Does the media favor WWD or TDG?

In the previous week, Transdigm Group had 2 more articles in the media than Woodward. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Transdigm Group and 16 mentions for Woodward. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Transdigm Group's score of 1.35 indicating that Woodward is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Woodward 15 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Transdigm Group 16 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Woodward (WWD) Competitors

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WWD vs. PERI, ANET, CRS, NOC, and TDG

Should you buy Woodward stock or one of its competitors? Woodward's main competitors and comparable companies include Perion Network (PERI), Arista Networks (ANET), Carpenter Technology (CRS), Northrop Grumman (NOC), and Transdigm Group (TDG). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Woodward compare to Perion Network?

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

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

In the previous week, Woodward had 13 more articles in the media than Perion Network. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Woodward and 3 mentions for Perion Network. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Perion Network's score of 0.16 indicating that Woodward is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Perion Network	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Woodward	15 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Woodward has a net margin of 13.17% compared to Perion Network's net margin of -2.95%. Woodward's return on equity of 21.89% beat Perion Network's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Perion Network	-2.95%	2.43%	1.81%
Woodward	13.17%	21.89%	11.38%

Perion Network currently has a consensus target price of $13.88, indicating a potential upside of 50.33%. Woodward has a consensus target price of $419.00, indicating a potential upside of 22.31%. Given Perion Network's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly 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)	2 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.92

Perion Network has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodward has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its stock price is 13% 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	0.82	-$7.93M	-$0.35	N/A
Woodward	$3.57B	5.67	$442.11M	$8.99	38.10

Summary

Woodward beats Perion Network on 14 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 contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and earnings.

Arista Networks has a beta of 1.62, indicating that its stock price is 62% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodward has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

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.

In the previous week, Arista Networks had 17 more articles in the media than Woodward. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for Arista Networks and 16 mentions for Woodward. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Arista Networks' score of 1.03 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	25 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Woodward	15 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Arista Networks currently has a consensus price target of $225.76, indicating a potential upside of 18.12%. Woodward has a consensus price target of $419.00, indicating a potential upside of 22.31%. Given Woodward's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Woodward is more favorable than Arista Networks.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Arista Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	22 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.04
Woodward	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.92

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.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Arista Networks	38.37%	30.65%	19.44%
Woodward	13.17%	21.89%	11.38%

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	26.77	$3.51B	$3.17	60.29
Woodward	$3.57B	5.67	$442.11M	$8.99	38.10

Summary

Arista Networks beats Woodward on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Woodward compare to Carpenter Technology?

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

Woodward currently has a consensus target price of $419.00, indicating a potential upside of 22.31%. Carpenter Technology has a consensus target price of $577.25, indicating a potential upside of 23.57%. Given Carpenter Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Carpenter Technology is more favorable than Woodward.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Woodward	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.92
Carpenter Technology	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Woodward has a beta of 0.87, meaning that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Carpenter Technology has a beta of 1.26, meaning that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Carpenter Technology had 23 more articles in the media than Woodward. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for Carpenter Technology and 16 mentions for Woodward. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Carpenter Technology's score of 1.29 indicating that Woodward is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Woodward	15 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Carpenter Technology	26 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Woodward pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Carpenter Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Woodward pays out 14.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Carpenter Technology pays out 7.6% 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. Woodward is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Woodward	13.17%	21.89%	11.38%
Carpenter Technology	16.96%	26.46%	15.02%

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

Carpenter Technology has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Woodward. 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
Woodward	$3.57B	5.67	$442.11M	$8.99	38.10
Carpenter Technology	$3.12B	7.41	$529.80M	$10.52	44.40

Summary

Carpenter Technology beats Woodward on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Woodward compare to Northrop Grumman?

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) and Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

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

Northrop Grumman pays an annual dividend of $9.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Woodward pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Northrop Grumman pays out 31.4% 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. Northrop Grumman has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years and Woodward has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Northrop Grumman is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Northrop Grumman presently has a consensus target price of $661.30, indicating a potential upside of 25.25%. Woodward has a consensus target price of $419.00, indicating a potential upside of 22.31%. Given Northrop Grumman's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Northrop Grumman is more favorable than Woodward.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Northrop Grumman	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.65
Woodward	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.92

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Northrop Grumman	$42.89B	1.75	$4.18B	$31.48	16.77
Woodward	$3.57B	5.67	$442.11M	$8.99	38.10

In the previous week, Northrop Grumman had 15 more articles in the media than Woodward. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for Northrop Grumman and 16 mentions for Woodward. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Northrop Grumman's score of 1.40 indicating that Woodward is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Northrop Grumman	26 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Woodward	15 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Northrop Grumman	10.48%	24.25%	8.15%
Woodward	13.17%	21.89%	11.38%

Northrop Grumman has a beta of -0.11, indicating that its share price is 111% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodward has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Northrop Grumman beats Woodward on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Woodward compare to Transdigm Group?

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) and Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Transdigm Group had 2 more articles in the media than Woodward. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Transdigm Group and 16 mentions for Woodward. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 1.42 beat Transdigm Group's score of 1.35 indicating that Woodward is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Woodward	15 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Transdigm Group	16 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Woodward	13.17%	21.89%	11.38%
Transdigm Group	19.69%	-23.65%	9.12%

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

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Woodward	$3.57B	5.67	$442.11M	$8.99	38.10
Transdigm Group	$8.83B	7.32	$2.07B	$32.96	35.06

Woodward has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Transdigm Group has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Woodward currently has a consensus price target of $419.00, suggesting a potential upside of 22.31%. Transdigm Group has a consensus price target of $1,463.71, suggesting a potential upside of 26.65%. Given Transdigm Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Transdigm Group is more favorable than Woodward.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Woodward	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.92
Transdigm Group	0 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.35

Summary

Transdigm Group beats Woodward on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

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Metric	Woodward	Aerospace & Defense Industry	Industrials Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$20.23B	$21.13B	$10.42B	$12.90B
Dividend Yield	0.38%	1.66%	97.16%	8.56%
P/E Ratio	38.10	38.35	26.31	25.42
Price / Sales	5.67	145.87	408.92	123.41
Price / Cash	37.60	27.13	23.81	52.08
Price / Book	8.18	6.07	4.60	6.15
Net Income	$442.11M	$562.41M	$610.87M	$349.01M
7 Day Performance	-1.09%	-4.26%	-1.83%	-1.48%
1 Month Performance	-5.78%	-3.41%	-0.38%	2.46%
1 Year Performance	40.09%	10.27%	10.70%	15.76%

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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	4.8786 of 5 stars	$342.56 +2.1%	$419.00 +22.3%	+36.4%	$20.23B	$3.57B	38.10	10,200	Positive News
PERI Perion Network	3.6065 of 5 stars	$9.75 +0.5%	$13.88 +42.3%	+3.6%	$378.54M	$436.22M	N/A	420
ANET Arista Networks	4.447 of 5 stars	$195.74 +0.2%	$225.76 +15.3%	+36.9%	$246.42B	$9.01B	61.75	5,115	Positive News Analyst Forecast Insider Trade
CRS Carpenter Technology	4.8415 of 5 stars	$476.72 +0.1%	$577.25 +21.1%	+91.7%	$23.61B	$3.12B	45.32	4,500	Positive News Analyst Forecast Short Interest Decrease Analyst Revision High Trading Volume
NOC Northrop Grumman	4.7774 of 5 stars	$539.79 -1.1%	$661.30 +22.5%	-11.0%	$77.49B	$41.95B	17.15	95,000	Positive News Ex-Dividend

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Woodward (WWD) Competitors

WWD vs. PERI, ANET, CRS, NOC, and TDG

How does Woodward compare to Perion Network?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in PERI or WWD?

Does the media prefer PERI or WWD?

Is PERI or WWD more profitable?

Do analysts rate PERI or WWD?

Which has more risk & volatility, PERI or WWD?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, PERI or WWD?

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How does Woodward compare to Arista Networks?

Which has more risk & volatility, ANET or WWD?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in ANET or WWD?

Does the media favor ANET or WWD?

Do analysts recommend ANET or WWD?

Is ANET or WWD more profitable?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, ANET or WWD?

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How does Woodward compare to Carpenter Technology?

Do analysts recommend WWD or CRS?

Which has more risk & volatility, WWD or CRS?

Does the media prefer WWD or CRS?

Is WWD or CRS a better dividend stock?

Is WWD or CRS more profitable?

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

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, WWD or CRS?

Summary

How does Woodward compare to Northrop Grumman?

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

Is NOC or WWD a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend NOC or WWD?

Which has better earnings and valuation, NOC or WWD?

Does the media refer more to NOC or WWD?

Is NOC or WWD more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, NOC or WWD?

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How does Woodward compare to Transdigm Group?

Does the media favor WWD or TDG?

Is WWD or TDG more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of WWD or TDG?

Which has better valuation and earnings, WWD or TDG?

Which has more risk and volatility, WWD or TDG?

Do analysts rate WWD or TDG?

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

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