Woodward
WWD
Market cap $14.6B

245.14 USD

-1.16

0.47%

At close Jul 11, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

245.14

+0.00

0.00%

1 day

-0.47%

5 days

-2.33%

1 month

5.19%

3 months

46.23%

6 months

36.11%

Year to date

43.04%

1 year

38.44%

5 years

230.24%

10 years

360.88%

About: Woodward Inc is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. It designs, produces, and services reliable, efficient, low-emission, and high-performance energy control products for diverse applications in challenging environments. The company operates in two segments, Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment provides fuel pumps, actuators, air valves, specialty valves, fuel nozzles, and thrust reverser actuation systems for turbine engines and nacelles, and flight deck controls, actuators, servo controls, motors, and sensors for aircraft. The Industrial segment offers actuators, valves, pumps, fuel injection systems, solenoids, ignition systems, speed controls, electronics and software, and sensors.

Employees: 9,300

Industrials Aerospace & Defense

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Funds holding %

of 7,312 funds

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Analysts bullish %

of 7 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

245% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $75.7M | Put options by funds: $21.9M

100% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q4 2024] → 12 (+6) [Q1 2025]

13% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 68 | Existing positions closed: 60

10% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $8.72B [Q4 2024] → $9.63B (+$911M) [Q1 2025]

0.72% more ownership

Funds ownership: 88.17% [Q4 2024] → 88.89% (+0.72%) [Q1 2025]

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 474 [Q4 2024] → 475 (+1) [Q1 2025]

19% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 142 | Existing positions reduced: 176

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Research analyst outlook

7 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$193

21%

downside

Avg. target

$255

4%

upside

High target

$328

34%

upside

7 analyst ratings

6 positive

86%

1 neutral

14%

0 negative

0%

Truist Securities Michael Ciarmoli	20%upside $294	Buy Maintained	11 Jul 2025
Goldman Sachs Noah Poponak	4%upside $255	Buy Maintained	23 Jun 2025
Jefferies Sheila McGrath	34%upside $328	Buy Maintained	23 May 2025
Jefferies Sheila Kahyaoglu	0%downside $245	Buy Maintained	23 May 2025
Wells Fargo Matthew Akers	21%downside $193	Equal-Weight Maintained	30 Apr 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 6 articles about WWD published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

Will Woodward (WWD) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Woodward (WWD) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Will Woodward (WWD) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Woodward (WWD) is a Great Choice

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Woodward Wins Key Airbus A350 Contract for Spoiler Actuation System

WWD has been selected by Airbus at the Paris Airshow to supply the electro-hydraulic Spoiler Actuation System for the Airbus A350 aircraft.

Woodward Wins Key Airbus A350 Contract for Spoiler Actuation System

Woodward Selected by Airbus as Supplier for the Hydraulic A350 Spoiler Actuation System

~The agreement includes full services for the A350 Spoiler Actuation System~ FORT COLLINS, Colo., June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD), a global leader in aerospace and industrial energy control solutions, announced that Airbus has selected Woodward as the supplier for the electro-hydraulic A350 Spoiler Actuation System.

Woodward Selected by Airbus as Supplier for the Hydraulic A350 Spoiler Actuation System

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What Makes Woodward (WWD) a New Buy Stock

Woodward (WWD) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

What Makes Woodward (WWD) a New Buy Stock

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WWD Stock Surges 32% in the Past 3 Months: Will the Uptrend Continue?

Woodward stock jumps 31.8% in three months as Q3 beats and strength in Aerospace and Industrial lift outlook.

WWD Stock Surges 32% in the Past 3 Months: Will the Uptrend Continue?

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Woodward (WWD) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?

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Rebuilt And Re-Rated: Woodward Belongs In The Quality Growth Bucket

I believe the company's robust revenue growth and expanding margins position it well for continued outperformance. Strong free cash flow generation and a healthy balance sheet reduce downside risk and enable strategic flexibility. Given attractive valuation multiples relative to peers, I see meaningful upside potential over the next 12 months.

Rebuilt And Re-Rated: Woodward Belongs In The Quality Growth Bucket

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