Woodward, Inc. (WWD) Stock Forecast
WWD analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.46 / 5 from 13 analysts
- Price target
- $424.67 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +29.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 23, 2026 EPS estimate $2.50
- 52-week range
- $247.40 – $436.44
WWD analyst ratings
13 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
WWD price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
WWD earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.35 | $2.25 | $2.47 | $2.17 | +8.2% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $9.48 | $9.40 | $9.56 | $6.89 | +37.5% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $10.72 | $10.20 | $11.34 | $9.48 | +13.2% | 11 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
WWD revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.08B | $1.05B | $1.11B | +8.5% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $4.34B | $4.31B | $4.38B | +21.6% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.71B | $4.58B | $4.83B | +8.6% | 12 |
WWD EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
WWD revenue: reported and forecast
WWD EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.37 | $2.37 | $2.37 | $2.35 | $2.35 | −0.9% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $9.40 | $9.46 | $9.46 | $9.47 | $9.48 | +0.8% | 5 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $10.81 | $10.73 | $10.73 | $10.74 | $10.72 | −0.8% | 2 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
WWD earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; WWD beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from WWD
13 analysts cover Woodward; their consensus rating is buy (4.46 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $424.67, 29.3% above the latest close of $328.48. Analysts expect earnings of $9.48 per share for FY2026, +37.5% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $10.72 per share on revenue of $4.7 billion. Woodward beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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WWD forecast FAQ
What is Woodward's price target?
The average analyst price target for Woodward is $424.67, 29.3% above the latest close of $328.48.
Is Woodward a buy, hold or sell?
Of 13 analysts covering Woodward, 9 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Woodward's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $9.48 per share for FY2026 (range $9.40 to $9.56); for FY2027 the estimate is $10.72.
What is Woodward's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $4.3 billion, growth of 21.6%; for FY2027 it is $4.7 billion.
When does Woodward report earnings?
Woodward is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 23, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $2.50.
Does Woodward usually beat earnings estimates?
Woodward reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.