Woodward (WWD) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Monday

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) is anticipated to announce its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Monday, February 2nd. Analysts expect Woodward to post earnings of $1.64 per share and revenue of $901.9230 million for the quarter. Woodward has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.500-8.000 EPS. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) last announced its earnings results on Monday, November 24th. The technology company reported $2.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.83 by $0.26. The business had revenue of $995.26 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $943.15 million. Woodward had a net margin of 12.39% and a return on equity of 17.68%. Woodward’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.41 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Woodward to post $6 EPS for the current fiscal year and $7 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Woodward Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:WWD opened at $317.84 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a current ratio of 2.08 and a quick ratio of 1.36. Woodward has a one year low of $146.82 and a one year high of $339.10. The firm has a market capitalization of $19.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.21, a PEG ratio of 2.67 and a beta of 1.02. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $310.89 and its 200-day moving average price is $273.00.

Woodward announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program on Thursday, November 20th that allows the company to repurchase $1.80 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization allows the technology company to buy up to 11.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are usually a sign that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have issued reports on WWD shares. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective on shares of Woodward from $350.00 to $375.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Woodward from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 10th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Woodward in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their price objective on Woodward from $360.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Zacks Research raised Woodward from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Woodward presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $323.89.

Insider Transactions at Woodward

In related news, COO Thomas G. Cromwell sold 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $297.88, for a total value of $1,489,400.00. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 15,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,508,413.80. This trade represents a 24.83% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Gregg C. Sengstack sold 7,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $300.76, for a total transaction of $2,105,320.00. Following the sale, the director owned 9,610 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,890,303.60. The trade was a 42.14% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 40,000 shares of company stock worth $11,908,210 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.71% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in WWD. Employees Retirement System of Texas purchased a new stake in Woodward in the 3rd quarter worth $119,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its position in shares of Woodward by 11.9% during the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 506 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $124,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Woodward by 286.5% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 630 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $154,000 after acquiring an additional 467 shares in the last quarter. WINTON GROUP Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Woodward in the second quarter valued at about $202,000. Finally, Prelude Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Woodward during the third quarter valued at approximately $230,000. 81.18% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.