Woodward, Inc. (WWD) Stock Price & Analysis
Woodward, Inc. (WWD) closed at USD 304.85 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 6.24% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 325.15; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 298.95–319.1 on volume of 1,255,999 shares. Market capitalization is $18.00B, with a 52-week range of USD 247.93–450.92 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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Key facts (WWD)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $4.19B, net income $552M (13.2% margin), free cash flow $377M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 32.6x (avg 32.2x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), net debt $275M.
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold WWD (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.15 on a 1–5 scale) (13 analysts), mean target USD 424.67 (range 380–478).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +16.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +174.9% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-23, EPS estimate USD 2.52, revenue estimate $1.14B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (WWD)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.25B | $2.38B | $2.91B | $3.32B | $3.57B | $4.19B |
| Gross profit | $551M | $525M | $678M | $876M | $956M | — |
| Net income | $209M | $172M | $232M | $373M | $442M | $552M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.18 | $2.71 | $3.78 | $6.01 | $7.19 | — |
| Free cash flow | $427M | $141M | $232M | $343M | $340M | $377M |
| Gross margin | 24.5% | 22.0% | 23.2% | 26.4% | 26.8% | — |
| Net margin | 9.3% | 7.2% | 8.0% | 11.2% | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Revenue growth | -10.0% | +6.1% | +22.3% | +14.1% | +7.3% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $448M | $108M | $137M | $282M | $327M | — |
| Total debt | $735M | $711M | $722M | $655M | $580M | — |
Fiscal years end Sep. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (WWD)
P/E 32.6x · P/S 4.3x · EV/Sales 4.4x · P/FCF 47.8x · P/B 7.3x · FCF yield 2.09% · Earnings yield 3.07% · Buyback yield (TTM) 3.34% · Net debt $275M · EV $18.3B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Sep 2025 35.1x, Sep 2024 28.5x, Sep 2023 32.9x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (WWD)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold WWD. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mairs & Power | Mairs & Power Funds | 0.05% | $6.0M | Unchanged |
Analysts (WWD)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.15 on a 1–5 scale), 13 analysts; mean target USD 424.67 (low 380, high 478).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | TD Cowen | Target lowered | Hold | $420 → $380 |
| 2026-10-02 | Jefferies | Target lowered | Buy | $450 → $420 |
| 2026-09-30 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Overweight | $440 → $430 |
| 2026-09-15 | Guggenheim | Initiated | Buy | $404 |
| 2026-08-04 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Buy | $415 → $420 |
| 2026-07-30 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Outperform | $450 → $430 |
| 2026-07-27 | RBC Capital | Reiterated | Outperform | $450 |
| 2026-07-13 | TD Cowen | Target raised | Hold | $390 → $420 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (WWD)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +16.0% | +174.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +16.1% | +22.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 38.3% | 32.2% |
| Max drawdown | -30.1% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -36.0% (Mar 2022→Sep 2022) |
WWD analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $2.52 | $2.53 | -0.4% | $1.14B | 12 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $2.35 | $2.37 | -0.9% | $1.08B | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Sep 2026) | $9.48 | $9.40 | +0.8% | $4.34B | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Sep 2027) | $10.73 | $10.81 | -0.7% | $4.72B | 11 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 304.85 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 6.24% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 325.15 |
| Open | USD 319.01 |
| Day Range | USD 298.95 – 319.1 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 247.93 – 450.92 |
| Volume | 1,255,999 shares |
| Market Cap | $18.00B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (WWD)
Nexqual's technical model rates WWD "SELL" based on 3 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 28.72 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 334.86) |
| MACD | -4.16 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (WWD)
Wall Street analysts rate WWD "Buy" based on 13 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 424.67 (range USD 380–478), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 13 |
| Mean Target | USD 424.67 |
| High Target | USD 478 |
| Low Target | USD 380 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 10 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (WWD)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-23 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.52 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.14B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.52 vs est 2.45 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.27 vs est 2.09 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.17 vs est 1.65 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.09 vs est 1.89 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WWD)
| Total Revenue | $4.19B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +21.20% |
| Gross Margin | +29.63% |
| Operating Margin | +17.76% |
| Profit Margin | +13.17% |
| ROE | +22.34% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.56 |
| Current Ratio | 1.65 |
| Total Cash | $474.85M |
| Total Debt | $1.38B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $376.53M (9.0% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financial Health Score (WWD)
Nexqual rates Woodward, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 30%, operating 18% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $475M cash and investments vs $750M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $377M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 9% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 22%, ROA 8.6% |
Ownership (WWD)
| Insider Ownership | +0.25% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +93.61% |
| Shares Outstanding | 59.05M |
| Float | 58.82M |
| Short % of Float | +2.06% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Leadership (WWD)
Woodward, Inc. is led by Charles P. Blankenship, CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| CEO & Chairman | Charles P. Blankenship |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | William F. Lacey |
| Executive VP & COO | Thomas G. Cromwell |
| Executive VP & President of Industrial | Randall L. Hobbs |
Major Backers & Investors (WWD)
Notable institutional backers of Woodward, Inc. include FMR, LLC, Newport Trust Company, LLC, Invesco, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 4.76% |
| Newport Trust Company, LLC | 3.23% |
| Invesco | 2.45% |
| Artisan Partners Limited Partnership | 2.32% |
| T. Rowe Price | 2.07% |
| GLOBAL X FUNDS-Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 0.83% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 11.88% |
| Vanguard Group | 9.11% |
| State Street | 3.97% |
| Geode Capital | 2.14% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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