Entropy Technologies LP Has $291,000 Stake in Woodward, Inc. $WWD

Entropy Technologies LP trimmed its position in Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) by 63.7% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 814 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 1,430 shares during the quarter. Entropy Technologies LP’s holdings in Woodward were worth $291,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Woodward by 7.7% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 1,491,870 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $451,093,000 after acquiring an additional 106,390 shares during the last quarter. Arbejdsmarkedets Tillaegspension bought a new position in shares of Woodward in the 4th quarter worth $24,436,000. Natixis Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Woodward by 15.4% in the 4th quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC now owns 169,174 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $51,145,000 after purchasing an additional 22,555 shares during the last quarter. Wealth Enhancement Trust Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Woodward during the fourth quarter worth $1,164,000. Finally, Aubrey Capital Management Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Woodward during the fourth quarter worth $2,812,000. 81.18% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Woodward News

Here are the key news stories impacting Woodward this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter results exceeded expectations: Woodward reported adjusted earnings of $2.52 per share, above the roughly $2.39–$2.44 analyst estimates and up from $1.76 a year earlier. Revenue rose 21.2% year over year to $1.11 billion, in line with expectations. Woodward Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Growth was broad-based: Aerospace and industrial demand, higher volume, and pricing supported the quarter, while adjusted earnings increased 43.2%. The performance gives investors evidence of continued operating momentum. WWD Q3 Earnings Beat on Aerospace and Industrial Strength
• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal 2026 earnings guidance was raised to adjusted EPS of $9.30–$9.50, broadly consistent with the $9.40 consensus estimate. Woodward also projected approximately $4.3–$4.4 billion in revenue. Woodward Fiscal Q3 Adjusted Earnings, Revenue Rise; Lifts Fiscal 2026 Adjusted Earnings Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: RBC Capital maintained its Buy/Outperform rating, supporting the view that analysts remain constructive on Woodward’s longer-term prospects. RBC Capital Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Woodward
• Negative Sentiment: The key pressure is the aerospace outlook: coverage indicates the outlook was narrowed, raising concerns that aerospace growth may moderate even as current results remain strong. With WWD trading at a relatively elevated earnings multiple, investors may be demanding more substantial forward growth. Woodward’s Shares Fall as Aerospace Outlook Narrows
• Negative Sentiment: Woodward’s plan to require approximately 1,000 fewer hires by 2029 may improve efficiency and margins, but it also signals a more cautious approach to workforce expansion and could reinforce concerns about future demand. Woodward Raises 2026 Adjusted EPS View

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently commented on WWD shares. Zacks Research raised Woodward from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. TD Cowen lifted their price objective on shares of Woodward from $390.00 to $420.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Susquehanna began coverage on shares of Woodward in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. They set a “positive” rating and a $423.00 price objective for the company. UBS Group upped 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. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Woodward from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, May 9th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $393.83.

Insider Activity at Woodward

In related news, Director Daniel G. Korte sold 14,700 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $356.05, for a total value of $5,233,935.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 4,434 shares in the company, valued at $1,578,725.70. The trade was a 76.83% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Karrie M. Bem sold 280 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $372.66, for a total transaction of $104,344.80. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 4,297 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,601,320.02. The trade was a 6.12% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 15,629 shares of company stock worth $5,570,005 in the last ninety days. 0.71% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Woodward Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ WWD opened at $356.28 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a current ratio of 1.73. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $395.42 and a 200 day moving average price of $377.35. The stock has a market capitalization of $21.23 billion, a PE ratio of 39.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.30 and a beta of 0.86. Woodward, Inc. has a 52 week low of $233.31 and a 52 week high of $450.92.

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The technology company reported $2.52 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.44 by $0.08. Woodward had a net margin of 13.17% and a return on equity of 21.71%. The firm had revenue of $1.11 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.11 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.76 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 21.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Woodward has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.300-9.500 EPS. Analysts predict that Woodward, Inc. will post 9.34 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Woodward Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be issued a dividend of $0.32 per share. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. Woodward’s payout ratio is currently 15.33%.

Woodward 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.