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WWD·WWD

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-. (-.%)
After Hours
High
$385.00
Open
$381.01
Market Cap
23.25B
52W High
$403.31
Low
$376.11
P. Close
$345.01
P/E
47.58
52W Low
$146.82
Fwd P/E
-
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
82
BUY
News Sentiment
73
BULLISH
Woodward (WWD) is experiencing a mixed bag of developments. A director's recent sale of nearly $2 million in shares, representing a significant reduction in holdings, may temper positive sentiment despite recent earnings beating analyst expectations. However, multiple sources recommend WWD as a growth stock, citing a favorable Growth Score and Zacks Rank, with earnings growth as a primary driver. Simultaneously, Deutsche Bank raised its price target to $445 and maintained a Buy rating, reflecting a positive outlook on the company's performance. This positive sentiment is further supported by Forbes recognizing WWD as one of America’s Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies for 2026, based on financial performance metrics. The company's focus on aerospace and industrial markets, along with aftermarket services, has been a key driver of its success. Investors should watch for the impact of the insider sale on investor confidence, as well as any further analyst upgrades or downgrades. The company's Q4 earnings call, where earnings exceeded expectations, and the ongoing focus on aerospace and industrial segments, will be important to monitor.
Earnings Summary
Woodward, Inc. is a company in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Aerospace & Defense industry, that designs, manufactures, and services control solutions for aerospace and industrial markets. The company operates through two segments: Aerospace and Industrial. In Q1 2025, Woodward reported an EPS of $1.69, exceeding the estimated $1.4644, with revenues of $883.629 million. Not enough information is available to compare the last two quarters. Woodward beat estimates in the most recent quarter. The company's revenue and EPS growth trends cannot be determined due to the lack of data for the most recent quarter. Recent news indicates that Deutsche Bank raised its price target for Woodward to $445 and maintained a Buy rating, reflecting a positive outlook on the company's performance, which exceeded expectations due to strong demand in aerospace and industrial segments, and management's focus on margin expansion. However, a recent SEC filing revealed a significant insider sale of Woodward shares, which could signal a shift in internal confidence. The company also amended its Certificate of Incorporation, eliminating supermajority voting requirements and cumulative voting rights, which may impact shareholder influence. Investors should watch for the impact of the insider sale on investor sentiment and the stock's trajectory. Key will be the company's ability to maintain its strong performance in the aerospace and industrial segments.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.37$1.57$1.77$1.97$2.17Q1'25Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.08 - -
Q1'25$1.46$1.69+15.4%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$865M$905M$945M$985M$1.0BQ1'25Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.0B - -
Q1'25 - $884M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

WWD Stock Snapshot

WWD is currently trading at $355.06, giving WWD a market cap of 23.25B and a P/E ratio of 47.6. Today's range spans $376.11–$385.00, with shares opening at $381.01 and moving up $10.05 (2.9%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 82/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 73/100.

Over the past year WWD has traded between $146.82 and $403.31 - the current price is +141.8% off the 52-week low and -12.0% from the high.

The earnings revision cycle for WWD (WWD) may be in an upward phase - large-cap Industrials names (23.25B market cap) showing bullish technicals (82/100, BUY) alongside bullish sentiment (73/100) often see analyst target increases in the weeks following this kind of dual-signal alignment. Price: $355.06 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). (P/E: 47.6) Range: $146.82–$403.31. The chart frequently leads the fundamental revision, and the chart is bullish.

The combination of a BUY signal (82/100) and bullish news sentiment (73/100) puts WWD on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 23.25B in Industrials market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $355.06 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in the $146.82–$403.31 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.

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