Zacks Research Predicts Woodward’s Q3 Earnings (NASDAQ:WWD)

Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q3 2026 EPS estimates for Woodward in a report released on Tuesday, May 19th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the technology company will earn $2.28 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $2.01. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Woodward’s current full-year earnings is $9.39 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Woodward’s Q4 2026 earnings at $2.46 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.12 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.51 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $2.86 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $2.30 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $2.78 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $11.55 EPS.

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The technology company reported $2.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.10 by $0.17. The firm had revenue of $1.09 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.01 billion. Woodward had a net margin of 12.85% and a return on equity of 20.12%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 23.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.69 earnings per share. Woodward has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.150-9.450 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts also recently commented on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on shares of Woodward from $362.00 to $408.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of Woodward from $427.00 to $429.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada began coverage on shares of Woodward in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $450.00 price target on the stock. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Woodward from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $450.00 target price on shares of Woodward in a research note on Sunday, February 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $390.27.

Woodward Trading Down 1.3%

NASDAQ:WWD opened at $344.85 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a current ratio of 1.73 and a quick ratio of 1.19. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $371.20 and a 200-day moving average of $339.34. The company has a market cap of $20.55 billion, a PE ratio of 41.30, a PEG ratio of 2.07 and a beta of 0.92. Woodward has a one year low of $204.03 and a one year high of $407.00.

Woodward Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 4th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 21st will be issued a dividend of $0.32 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 21st. This represents a $1.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. Woodward’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 15.33%.

Insider Activity at Woodward

In other Woodward news, CEO Charles P. Blankenship sold 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $367.40, for a total value of $1,837,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 65,854 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $24,194,759.60. This trade represents a 7.06% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Shawn M. Mclevige sold 1,850 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $384.37, for a total transaction of $711,084.50. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 3,095 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,189,625.15. This represents a 37.41% 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 20,219 shares of company stock valued at $7,675,530. Insiders own 0.71% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Ameriflex Group Inc. purchased a new position in Woodward during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Woodward in the third quarter worth approximately $27,000. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Woodward in the fourth quarter worth approximately $35,000. Parallel Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Woodward by 82.5% in the first quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 115 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 52 shares during the period. Finally, Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Woodward in the fourth quarter worth approximately $44,000. 81.18% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Woodward News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Woodward this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised multiple earnings estimates for Woodward, including Q3 2026, Q4 2026, Q1 2027, Q2 2027, Q4 2027, Q1 2028, Q2 2028 and FY2028, signaling higher profit expectations for the aerospace and industrial supplier. Woodward stock page
• Positive Sentiment: The updated forecasts point to continuing earnings growth, with FY2028 EPS now estimated at $11.55 versus $10.95 previously, which can reinforce investor confidence in Woodward’s longer-term outlook. Woodward stock page
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks still rates Woodward “Hold,” so while estimates improved, the research firm is not yet signaling a strong bullish change in stance. Woodward stock page
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider sales by EVP Karrie M. Bem, including multiple small share disposals over the past week, may weigh on sentiment by suggesting limited near-term insider buying conviction. SEC filing

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.