Dec 30, 2025 • MarketBeat
NEUTRAL
Woodward, Inc. $WWD Stock Position Increased by Osaic Holdings Inc.
Osaic Holdings Inc. significantly boosted its stake in Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) by 427% in Q2, acquiring an additional 5,534 shares to reach a total of 6,830 shares valued at approximately $1.67 million. Institutional investors now own around 81.2% of the company's stock. Woodward also reported strong quarterly earnings, beating expectations, set favorable FY2026 guidance, and authorized a substantial $1.8 billion share buyback program.
Dec 26, 2025 • Insider Monkey
BULLISH
Here’s What Lifted Woodward (WWD) in Q3
Harbor Mid Cap Fund highlighted Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) in its Q3 2025 investor letter, attributing its strong performance to better-than-consensus earnings, revenue, and EBIT margins. The company, a supplier of control solutions for aerospace and industrial markets, benefited from strong demand in defense and increased commercial aftermarket activity. Despite its positive contribution to the fund's portfolio, Woodward is not among the 30 most popular stocks for hedge funds.
Dec 25, 2025 • Sahm
BULLISH
Woodward (WWD) Is Up 9.0% After New Buyback, Governance Changes and 2026 Targets - What's Changed
Woodward, Inc. (WWD) has proposed significant changes including amending its Certificate of Incorporation to remove supermajority voting and cumulative voting, reporting strong GAAP earnings, and announcing a $1.80 billion share repurchase plan. These moves, coupled with new 2026 sales growth targets in automation and aerospace, suggest a clearer management-aligned framework for business operations and financing. The article emphasizes how the substantial share repurchase authorization influences Woodward’s investment narrative and risk-reward balance, alongside its ambitious revenue and earnings forecasts.
Dec 25, 2025 • MarketBeat
BULLISH
Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts
Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) has received a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts, with an average one-year price target of $298.78. The company recently exceeded quarterly earnings estimates, provided strong FY 2026 guidance, and authorized a $1.8 billion share buyback. Insider selling was noted, but institutional investors hold a significant majority of the stock.
Dec 25, 2025 • MarketBeat
BULLISH
Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts
Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) has received an average "Moderate Buy" recommendation from analysts, with a 1-year target price of $298.78. This positive outlook is supported by strong fundamentals, including exceeding quarterly EPS and revenue estimates, robust FY2026 guidance, and a significant stock buyback authorization. Despite recent insider selling, the company has seen large inflows and hit a 52-week high, indicating strong momentum.
Dec 25, 2025 • Simply Wall Street
BULLISH
Woodward (WWD) Is Up 9.0% After New Buyback, Governance Changes and 2026 Targets - What's Changed
Woodward, Inc. has announced significant changes including amendments to its corporate governance, a US$1.80 billion share repurchase plan, and new sales growth targets for 2026 focused on automation and aerospace. These strategic moves aim to align the company's framework more closely with management's vision for financing and running the business. Investors are evaluating how these changes, particularly the substantial buyback authorization, will influence Woodward's investment narrative and its risk-reward balance amidst its growth ambitions and investment needs.