UBS Group AG Purchases 102,066 Shares of Woodward, Inc. $WWD

UBS Group AG raised its position in Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) by 27.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 480,031 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 102,066 shares during the period. UBS Group AG’s holdings in Woodward were worth $145,123,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Ameriflex Group Inc. acquired a new position in Woodward in the third quarter valued at $26,000. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Woodward during the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. grew its holdings in Woodward by 1,766.7% during the 3rd quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 112 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 106 shares during the period. Financial Perspectives Inc bought a new position in shares of Woodward in the 3rd quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, True Wealth Design LLC lifted its stake in shares of Woodward by 627.3% in the 3rd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 160 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 138 shares during the period. 81.18% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Woodward Stock Performance

Shares of WWD opened at $362.99 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $21.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 43.47, a P/E/G ratio of 2.58 and a beta of 0.98. Woodward, Inc. has a 52 week low of $188.79 and a 52 week high of $407.00. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $376.77 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $329.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 1.36 and a current ratio of 2.05.

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The technology company reported $2.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.10 by $0.17. Woodward had a return on equity of 20.09% and a net margin of 12.85%.The company had revenue of $1.09 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.01 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.69 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 23.4% on a year-over-year basis. Woodward has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.150-9.450 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Woodward, Inc. will post 8.51 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Woodward Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 4th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 21st will be issued a dividend of $0.32 per share. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 21st. Woodward’s payout ratio is currently 16.12%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

WWD has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Woodward in a research report on Monday, April 20th. Royal Bank Of Canada assumed coverage on Woodward in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $450.00 price target on the stock. Zacks Research cut Woodward from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Melius Research raised shares of Woodward from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on shares of Woodward from $362.00 to $408.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $387.00.

Trending Headlines about Woodward

Here are the key news stories impacting Woodward this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results beat and company-updated guidance — Woodward reported stronger-than-expected Q2 results (EPS and revenue) and raised FY2026 guidance (EPS 9.150–9.450; revenue $4.3–4.4B), signaling healthy Aerospace and Industrial demand. Woodward Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade/price-target bump from UBS — UBS raised its price target to $429 and maintained a Buy, giving additional near-term upside on the name and supporting outperformance. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Broader buy-side analyst momentum — Multiple sell?side firms show Buy ratings and elevated targets (several targets well above current levels), reinforcing positive expectations for growth and valuation support. Woodward Inc. (WWD) stock rises on Q2 2026 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Index-fund / Nasdaq buzz — Commentary points to potential index-related flows (Nasdaq-linked funds) that can add mechanical demand following the strong quarter. Woodward Earnings Momentum Builds Amid Nasdaq Index Fund Buzz
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed institutional positioning — 310 institutions added while 275 trimmed positions last quarter; some large asset managers significantly reduced exposure, indicating rebalancing and divergent views among big holders. Woodward Inc. (WWD) stock rises on Q2 2026 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Significant insider selling — Multiple executives have sold shares in recent months (no insider buys reported), which may concern some investors about near-term insider conviction. Woodward Inc. (WWD) stock rises on Q2 2026 Earnings

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO Charles P. Blankenship sold 2,625 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $384.80, for a total transaction of $1,010,100.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 65,854 shares in the company, valued at approximately $25,340,619.20. The trade was a 3.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director John D. Cohn sold 2,250 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $369.62, for a total transaction of $831,645.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 21,575 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,974,551.50. The trade was a 9.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 26,925 shares of company stock worth $10,203,160. 0.71% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Woodward 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.