Woodward, Inc. (WWD) AI Stock Analysis

Woodward, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services control solutions for aerospace and industrial markets. The company operates two segments: Aerospace and Industrial. In Aerospace, it offers fuel pumps, actuators, air valves, and flight deck controls used in turbine engines, nacelles, and aircraft systems across commercial, private, and defense platforms. It also provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) aftermarket services. In the Industrial segment, Woodward supplies actuators, valves, fuel injection systems, and ignition systems for industrial gas and steam turbines, compressors, and reciprocating engines. Founded in 1870 and based in Fort Collins, Colorado, Woodward employs 10,200 people.

Woodward grew annual revenue from $2.25B in FY2021 to $3.57B in FY2025, recording a 5-year revenue CAGR of 7.4% from FY2020 to FY2025. Annual net income expanded from $208.6M in FY2021 to $442.1M in FY2025, while diluted EPS increased from $3.24 to $6.89 over the same period. Operating margin rose from 11.3% in FY2021 to 14.3% in FY2025, and reached 17.8% over the trailing twelve months. For the latest quarter ended June 30, 2026, quarterly revenue grew 21.2% year-over-year, and quarterly earnings grew 36.4% year-over-year. Trailing twelve month revenue stood at $4.19B with EPS of $8.99.

As of June 30, 2026, Woodward held $474.9M in cash and short-term investments against total debt of $1.36B, resulting in net debt of $885.2M. Shareholders' equity was $2.47B, total assets were $5.20B, the current ratio stood at 1.65, and the debt-to-equity ratio was 0.55. In FY2025, operating cash flow was $471.3M and capital expenditures were $130.9M, leaving free cash flow of $340.4M. Capital returned to shareholders in FY2025 included $172.9M in share buybacks and $65.0M in dividends paid, contributing to a 5.8% reduction in share count over 5 years.

Woodward trades at a trailing P/E of 36.5x and a forward P/E of 31.6x, compared to medians of 24.8x and 17.2x for its US-listed Industrials peers. Its enterprise value of $20.15B yields an EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 23.5x, above the peer median of 13.9x, while its price-to-sales ratio is 4.6x compared to 1.5x for peers. Over the past year, Woodward generated a 33.5% return, outperforming the S&P 500 (SPY) return of 16.8%. Over 5 years, the stock returned 193.2% versus 83.0% for the S&P 500. At $328.48, shares traded 9.9% below their 200-day moving average.

Woodward pays a quarterly dividend with an annualized forward payout of $1.28, yielding 0.39%. Its payout ratio is 13.7%, and dividends have been paid for 32 consecutive years. The dividend grew at an annualized rate of 16.4% over the past 5 years. Total dividends paid in FY2025 amounted to $65.0M, and the last ex-dividend date was November 19, 2026.

Wall Street analysts coverage consists of 9 Strong Buy, 1 Buy, and 3 Hold ratings, with 0 Sell ratings. The mean price target is $424.67, representing a 29.3% premium over the last closing price of $328.48. For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, consensus estimates project revenue of $4.34B and EPS of $9.48, representing 37.5% EPS growth. Woodward has beaten EPS estimates in each of the last 4 quarters, and its next earnings report is scheduled for November 23, 2026.

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