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Woodward (WWD) Competitors

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$351.36 -4.40 (-1.24%)
Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$351.01 -0.35 (-0.10%)
As of 05/22/2026 06:34 PM Eastern
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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 investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

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 1.31, suggesting that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodward has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

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, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Woodward had 14 more articles in the media than Perion Network. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Woodward and 15 mentions for Perion Network. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Perion Network's score of 0.48 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
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Woodward
13 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Perion Network currently has a consensus target price of $13.88, indicating a potential upside of 54.51%. Woodward has a consensus target price of $390.27, indicating a potential upside of 11.07%. Given Perion Network's higher probable upside, 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)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Woodward
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Perion Network$439.93M0.80-$7.93M-$0.25N/A
Woodward$3.57B5.87$442.11M$8.3542.08

Summary

Woodward beats Perion Network on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Woodward compare to Arista Networks?

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

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Woodward$3.57B5.87$442.11M$8.3542.08
Arista Networks$9.01B21.52$3.51B$2.9252.71

In the previous week, Arista Networks had 29 more articles in the media than Woodward. MarketBeat recorded 58 mentions for Arista Networks and 29 mentions for Woodward. Arista Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat Woodward's score of 0.89 indicating that Arista Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Woodward
13 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Arista Networks
41 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Woodward has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Arista Networks has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the broader market.

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
Woodward12.85% 20.12% 10.72%
Arista Networks 38.32%30.10%19.35%

81.2% of Woodward shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.5% of Arista Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Woodward shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Arista Networks shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Woodward currently has a consensus price target of $390.27, indicating a potential upside of 11.07%. Arista Networks has a consensus price target of $181.84, indicating a potential upside of 18.14%. Given Arista Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Arista Networks is more favorable than Woodward.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Woodward
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Arista Networks
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Arista Networks beats Woodward on 16 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 business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Woodward had 8 more articles in the media than Carpenter Technology. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Woodward and 21 mentions for Carpenter Technology. Carpenter Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Woodward's score of 0.89 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
10 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Woodward
13 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Carpenter Technology currently has a consensus target price of $441.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.59%. Woodward has a consensus target price of $390.27, indicating a potential upside of 11.07%. Given Woodward's 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)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Woodward
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

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 Technology15.82% 25.02% 13.96%
Woodward 12.85%20.12%10.72%

Carpenter Technology has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodward has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

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, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Carpenter Technology$2.88B7.50$376M$9.5045.69
Woodward$3.57B5.87$442.11M$8.3542.08

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 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.

Summary

Carpenter Technology beats Woodward on 12 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 contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Woodward had 14 more articles in the media than Illinois Tool Works. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Woodward and 15 mentions for Illinois Tool Works. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Illinois Tool Works' score of 0.68 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
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Woodward
13 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Illinois Tool Works has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodward has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Illinois Tool Works pays an annual dividend of $6.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Woodward pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. 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 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 Works19.32% 97.36% 19.41%
Woodward 12.85%20.12%10.72%

79.8% of Illinois Tool Works shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Woodward shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Illinois Tool Works 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 stock is poised for long-term growth.

Illinois Tool Works presently has a consensus price target of $271.92, suggesting a potential upside of 7.76%. Woodward has a consensus price target of $390.27, suggesting a potential upside of 11.07%. Given Woodward's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Woodward is more favorable than Illinois Tool Works.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Illinois Tool Works
5 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.77
Woodward
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Illinois Tool Works$16.04B4.52$3.07B$10.7723.43
Woodward$3.57B5.87$442.11M$8.3542.08

Summary

Illinois Tool Works and Woodward tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Woodward compare to Dover?

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

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
Woodward12.85% 20.12% 10.72%
Dover 13.30%18.01%10.10%

Woodward pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Dover pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Woodward pays out 15.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Dover pays out 25.9% 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 and Dover has increased its dividend for 70 consecutive years. Dover is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Woodward$3.57B5.87$442.11M$8.3542.08
Dover$8.09B3.50$1.09B$8.0226.20

Woodward has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dover has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Woodward had 21 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Woodward and 8 mentions for Dover. Dover's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Woodward's score of 0.89 indicating that Dover is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

81.2% of Woodward shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.5% of Dover shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Woodward shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Dover 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.

Woodward currently has a consensus target price of $390.27, indicating a potential upside of 11.07%. Dover has a consensus target price of $237.36, indicating a potential upside of 12.98%. Given Dover's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Dover is more favorable than Woodward.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Woodward
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Dover
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Summary

Woodward and Dover tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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WWD vs. The Competition

MetricWoodwardAEROSP/DEF EQ IndustryAerospace SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$20.94B$20.71B$29.78B$12.31B
Dividend Yield0.36%0.64%0.91%5.31%
P/E Ratio42.0862.6845.9425.67
Price / Sales5.878.58228.3970.38
Price / Cash39.2537.5828.2356.72
Price / Book8.298.478.017.14
Net Income$442.11M$516.51M$907.04M$335.72M
7 Day Performance0.62%3.95%6.10%3.02%
1 Month Performance-4.40%4.40%5.21%2.89%
1 Year Performance66.83%51.94%46.86%35.21%

Woodward Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WWD
Woodward
4.1555 of 5 stars
$351.36
-1.2%
$390.27
+11.1%
+70.6%$20.94B$3.57B42.0810,200
PERI
Perion Network
4.5918 of 5 stars
$10.89
+5.9%
$14.13
+29.7%
-18.0%$401.18M$439.93MN/A420
ANET
Arista Networks
4.5522 of 5 stars
$141.72
-0.2%
$181.84
+28.3%
+66.4%$178.77B$9.01B48.545,115
CRS
Carpenter Technology
4.1063 of 5 stars
$404.54
-1.1%
$438.78
+8.5%
+92.2%$20.32B$2.88B42.584,500
ITW
Illinois Tool Works
4.0192 of 5 stars
$249.15
+0.6%
$271.92
+9.1%
+3.2%$71.26B$16.04B23.1343,000

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This page (NASDAQ:WWD) was last updated on 5/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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