Company Overview
Woodward, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets worldwide. It operates through two segments, Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment offers fuel pumps, metering units, actuators, air valves, specialty valves, fuel nozzles, and thrust reverser actuation systems for turbine engines and nacelles, as well as flight deck controls, actuators, servocontrols, motors, and sensors for aircraft. This segment also provides aftermarket maintenance, repair and overhaul, and other services to commercial airlines, repair facilities, military depots, third party repair shops, and other end users. Its Industrial segment offers actuators, valves, pumps, fuel injection systems, solenoids, ignition systems, control systems, electronics and software, and sensors used on industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors, and reciprocating engines, as well as aftermarket products and related services. The company primarily serves OEMs and equipment packagers. Woodward, Inc. was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Why Investors Should Care
Generates a return on equity of 22.3%, reflecting efficient use of shareholder capital.
Return on capital employed stands at 15.2%.
Net profit has compounded at 37.1% per year over the last five years.
Revenue has grown at a 14.4% CAGR over the past five years.
Operating margin of 17.8% supports profitability.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Sep 2025 Revenue of $3.57B (+7.3% YoY); net profit $442.11M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +21.2%, earnings +36.4%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 14.4%, profit CAGR 37.1%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 14.40% |
| 1 Year: | 21.20% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | 37.06% |
| 1 Year: | 36.40% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +39.68% |
| 6 Months: | +13.14% |
| 3 Months: | -0.53% |
| 1 Month: | -14.30% |
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- Price vs 50-DMABelow
- Price vs 200-DMAAbove
- RSI (14)33.86 · Neutral
P/E of 40.17 is above the sector median of 29.87 — pricier than peers.
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PROS
- Strong return on equity of 22.3%.
- Compounding revenue at 14.4% over 5 years.
- Profit CAGR of 37.1% over 5 years.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
No notable concerns flagged.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
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Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Industrials).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WWD Woodward, Inc. | 360.75 | 40.17 | $21.30B | 0.35% | 15.23% | 22.34% | 14.40% | 37.06% |
| 2 | GE GE Aerospace SPX | 360.07 | 44.62 | $375.67B | 0.53% | 11.89% | 45.43% | 16.32% | 195.89% |
| 3 | CAT Caterpillar Inc. SPX | 814.81 | 40.42 | $375.29B | 0.70% | 17.98% | 51.33% | 2.29% | 5.24% |
| 4 | RTX RTX Corporation SPX | 215.22 | 40.30 | $289.83B | 1.51% | 8.28% | 11.57% | 2.61% | 2.62% |
| 5 | GEV GE Vernova Inc. SPXAI | 990.29 | 28.32 | $266.11B | 0.19% | 6.30% | 75.71% | 8.68% | - |
| 6 | UNP Union Pacific Corporation SPX | 292.13 | 24.06 | $173.44B | 1.91% | 15.22% | 40.69% | 2.30% | 7.77% |
| 7 | BA The Boeing Company SPX | 216.14 | 85.09 | $170.38B | 0.00% | -9.01% | - | 1.67% | -3.28% |
| 8 | ETN Eaton Corporation plc SPXAI | 415.20 | 39.36 | $161.22B | 1.06% | 11.53% | 20.84% | 4.73% | 10.38% |
| 9 | DE Deere & Company SPX | 592.67 | 33.58 | $160.08B | 1.11% | - | 18.35% | 3.43% | 5.10% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 915.45M | 995.26M | 996.45M | 1.09B | 1.11B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 666.29M | 717.86M | 704.29M | 774.66M | 759.80M |
| Gross Profit | - | 249.16M | 277.40M | 292.16M | 315.91M | 349.91M |
| Operating Expenses | - | 129.79M | 126.62M | 132.74M | 148.40M | 155.78M |
| Operating Income | - | 119.37M | 150.78M | 159.42M | 167.50M | 194.12M |
| EBITDA | - | 166.72M | 199.16M | 208.53M | 209.37M | 240.41M |
| Interest Expense | - | 11.23M | 10.22M | 10.34M | 12.04M | 14.83M |
| Pretax Income | - | 126.84M | 159.76M | 169.15M | 167.43M | 193.51M |
| Tax Provision | - | 18.39M | 22.14M | 35.43M | 33.41M | 46.84M |
| Net Income | - | 108.45M | 137.62M | 133.72M | 134.01M | 146.68M |
| Diluted EPS | - | 1.76 | 2.23 | 2.17 | 2.19 | 2.40 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 2.38B | 2.91B | 3.32B | 3.57B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 1.86B | 2.24B | 2.45B | 2.61B |
| Gross Profit | - | 525.30M | 677.58M | 876.48M | 956.29M |
| Operating Expenses | - | 322.79M | 401.79M | 448.18M | 477.39M |
| Operating Income | - | 202.52M | 275.80M | 428.30M | 478.90M |
| EBITDA | - | 355.07M | 443.41M | 618.10M | 680.38M |
| Interest Expense | - | 34.55M | 47.90M | 47.96M | 45.69M |
| Pretax Income | - | 199.90M | 275.77M | 453.97M | 521.41M |
| Tax Provision | - | 28.20M | 43.40M | 81.00M | 79.30M |
| Net Income | - | 171.70M | 232.37M | 372.97M | 442.11M |
| Diluted EPS | - | 2.71 | 3.78 | 6.01 | 7.19 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 3.81B | 4.01B | 4.37B | 4.63B |
| Current Assets | - | 1.31B | 1.47B | 1.74B | 1.88B |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | 107.84M | 137.45M | 282.27M | 327.43M |
| Inventory | - | 514.29M | 517.84M | 609.09M | 654.61M |
| Receivables | - | 368.77M | 485.23M | 457.23M | 477.32M |
| Total Liabilities | - | 1.91B | 1.94B | 2.19B | 2.06B |
| Current Liabilities | - | 539.11M | 617.20M | 923.51M | 907.39M |
| Long Term Debt | - | 709.76M | 645.71M | 569.75M | 456.97M |
| Total Debt | - | 798.86M | 742.21M | 895.14M | 722.40M |
| Total Equity | - | 1.90B | 2.07B | 2.18B | 2.57B |
| Shares Outstanding | - | 72.96M | 72.96M | 72.96M | 72.96M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | - | 193.64M | 308.54M | 439.09M | 471.29M |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | -65.45M | -73.55M | -89.22M | -119.55M |
| Financing Cash Flow | - | -442.38M | -196.47M | -218.05M | -313.93M |
| Capital Expenditure | - | -52.87M | -76.50M | -96.28M | -130.93M |
| Free Cash Flow | - | 140.77M | 232.04M | 342.81M | 340.37M |
| Net Change in Cash | - | -314.19M | 38.52M | 131.82M | 37.81M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | 22.0% | 23.2% | 26.4% | 26.8% |
| Operating Margin % | - | 8.5% | 9.5% | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Net Margin % | - | 7.2% | 8.0% | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| ROE % | - | 9.0% | 11.2% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| ROCE % | - | 6.2% | 8.1% | 12.4% | 12.9% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackrock Inc. | 10.60% | 6.31M | $2.28B |
| 2 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 4.49% | 2.67M | $964.21M |
| 3 | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 4.28% | 2.55M | $920.58M |
| 4 | Eagle Capital Management LLC | 4.14% | 2.46M | $889.01M |
| 5 | State Street Corporation | 3.90% | 2.32M | $838.38M |
| 6 | FMR, LLC | 3.70% | 2.21M | $795.69M |
| 7 | Newport Trust Company, LLC | 3.37% | 2.01M | $724.08M |
| 8 | Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.77% | 1.65M | $595.51M |
| 9 | Artisan Partners Limited Partnership | 2.37% | 1.41M | $508.42M |
| 10 | Earnest Partners LLC | 2.17% | 1.29M | $465.82M |
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WWD — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Woodward, Inc. (WWD)?
As of 2026-08-02 19:16 PDT, Woodward, Inc. (WWD) trades at $360.75 on NasdaqGS. Its 52-week range is $236.67 to $436.44.
What is the market capitalisation of WWD?
Woodward, Inc. (WWD) has a market capitalisation of $21.30B on NasdaqGS.
What is the P/E ratio of WWD?
WWD trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 40.17. The industry average P/E is 29.87. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 8.51.
Does WWD pay a dividend?
Woodward, Inc. (WWD) currently offers a dividend yield of 0.35%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of WWD?
WWD has a return on equity (ROE) of 22.34%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 15.23%.
Is WWD a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of Woodward, Inc. (WWD), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.