Woodward

WWD

Market cap $24B

FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) announced today that it expects to report its fiscal 2026 second quarter financial results at approximately 4:00 p.m.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sounder Partners, a private investment firm focused on partnering with founders of mission-critical businesses, today announced that Andrew Woodward has joined the firm as Partner. Woodward brings extensive experience leading heavy industrial, infrastructure, and mission-critical businesses from the operator's seat. His background spans public company executive leadership, strategy, finance, and M&A, reinforcing Sounder Partners' belief that the strongest outcomes a.

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GE Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, Boeing, Woodward , and Northrop Grumman all get the nod from Wells Fargo.

Woodward, Inc.'s WWD share price has gained 12.9% in the past three months, outpacing the Aerospace -Defense Equipment industry and the S&P 500 composite's decline of 0.4% and 7.3%, respectively.

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Defense plays are back in focus amid the Iran war. This aerospace stock is one to consider as it gets bullish support and eyes an entry.

BWXT, WWD and TDG look attractive on dips as rising defense spending, strong aerospace demand and major contract wins support growth prospects.

WWD to acquire Florida-based Valve Research & Manufacturing, adding precision flow-control valves to expand its aerospace portfolio and support next-gen aircraft programs.

Woodward, Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Valve Research & Manufacturing Company (VRM), a manufacturer of high-precision flow control valves