Woodward (WWD) Expected to Release Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday
by Doug Wharley · The Cerbat GemWoodward (NASDAQ:WWD – Get Free Report) is expected to post its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 29th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $2.44 per share and revenue of $1.1104 billion for the quarter. Woodward has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.150-9.450 EPS. Investors can check the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The technology company reported $2.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.10 by $0.17. The business had revenue of $1.09 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.01 billion. Woodward had a return on equity of 20.12% and a net margin of 12.85%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 23.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.69 EPS. On average, analysts expect Woodward to post $9 EPS for the current fiscal year and $10 EPS for the next fiscal year.
Woodward Stock Up 0.2%
Shares of NASDAQ WWD opened at $419.76 on Tuesday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $393.52 and a 200 day moving average price of $376.03. The stock has a market cap of $25.01 billion, a PE ratio of 50.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.50 and a beta of 0.86. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. Woodward has a 52-week low of $233.31 and a 52-week high of $450.92.
Woodward Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be paid a $0.32 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.3%. Woodward’s payout ratio is currently 15.33%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research firms have recently weighed in on WWD. Susquehanna began coverage on Woodward in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. They issued a “positive” rating and a $423.00 price objective for the company. TD Cowen lifted their target price on shares of Woodward from $390.00 to $420.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Woodward from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 9th. UBS Group upped their price target on shares of Woodward from $427.00 to $429.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Woodward from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Woodward has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $395.50.
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Insider Activity at Woodward
In other Woodward news, EVP Karrie M. Bem sold 185 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $355.00, for a total transaction of $65,675.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 3,648 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,295,040. This trade represents a 4.83% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Daniel G. Korte sold 14,700 shares of Woodward stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $356.05, for a total value of $5,233,935.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 4,434 shares in the company, valued at $1,578,725.70. This trade represents a 76.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 15,629 shares of company stock valued at $5,570,005. 0.71% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Woodward
Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Evolve Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Woodward in the 4th quarter worth approximately $392,000. Picton Mahoney Asset Management purchased a new position in Woodward in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $373,000. Nebula Research & Development LLC acquired a new position in Woodward during the second quarter worth $346,000. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC raised its holdings in Woodward by 142.3% during the fourth quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 1,117 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $338,000 after purchasing an additional 656 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vise Technologies Inc. acquired a new position in Woodward during the fourth quarter worth $256,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 81.18% of the company’s stock.
Woodward Company Profile
Woodward, Inc (NASDAQ: WWD) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and service of control systems and components for the aerospace and industrial markets. Founded in 1870 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, the company specializes in motion control, fuel systems, actuation, and digital control solutions. Its offerings enable precision management of flow, pressure and motion in critical applications ranging from aircraft engines and power turbines to hydraulic systems.
Woodward’s product portfolio is organized into two primary segments: Aerospace and Industrial.
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