WWD

NEUTRAL

$367.52 Live

Woodward, Inc. · NASDAQ

Target $431.0 (+17.3%)

$178.21 52W Range $407.0

WWD Woodward, Inc. - Fundamental Analysis

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WWD Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights

NASDAQ • Industrials • Aerospace & Defense

Current Price Live

$367.52

Analyst Target

$431.0

+17.3% Upside

52W High

$407.0

52W Low

$178.21

Overview AI Snowflake Price Valuation Profitability Growth Health Statements Peers Insiders SEC Filings

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 24, 2026

Market cap

$21.91B

P/E

46.29

ROE

20.4%

Profit margin

12.9%

Debt/Equity

0.36

Dividend yield

0.35%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence

85%

WWD exhibits a stable financial health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and strong liquidity, but it is currently trading at a severe premium. While revenue and earnings growth are explosive (52.8% YoY earnings growth), the current price of $367.52 far exceeds both the Graham Number ($87.93) and the growth-based Intrinsic Value ($234.23). The divergence between strong fundamental growth and bearish insider activity/technical trends suggests the stock may be overextended.

Key Strengths

Exceptional earnings growth (52.8% YoY) and revenue growth (29% YoY)

Strong profitability with an ROE of 20.38% and operating margin of 16.05%

Conservative leverage with a low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36

Consistent track record of beating earnings estimates (3 of last 4 quarters)

Strong liquidity position with a Current Ratio of 2.05

Key Risks

Extreme valuation premium (P/E 46.29, PEG 2.90) relative to historical norms

Bearish insider sentiment with $15.49M in sales, including significant CEO divestment

Severe technical weakness (Technical Trend score 10/100)

Significant gap between current price and defensive fair value (Graham Number)

High dependency on the cyclical Aerospace & Defense sector

AI Fair Value Estimate

Based on comprehensive analysis

$265.0

-27.9% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall

Moderate

Value

Future

Past

Health

Dividend

AI Verdict

Growth-Driven Overvaluation

Key drivers: Hyper-growth in earnings, Extreme valuation premium, Bearish insider/technical signals

Confidence

90%

Value

25/100

Ref P/E 46.29, PEG 2.90, Graham Number $87.93

Positives

Forward P/E is lower than trailing P/E

Watchpoints

Price is 4x the Graham Number
PEG ratio of 2.90 indicates overpayment for growth
Price/Book of 8.49 is very high

Future

92/100

Ref Growth rates and Analyst Targets

Positives

Strong YoY Revenue growth (29%)
Accelerating EPS growth (60.7% YoY)
Strong analyst target price of $431

Watchpoints

Growth expectations are already priced in aggressively

Past

88/100

Ref Historical trends and Earnings track record

Positives

5-year price change of +205.2%
Consistent earnings surprises (Avg 16.24% last 4 quarters)

Watchpoints

Historical volatility in 2021-2022 earnings

Health

60/100

Ref Piotroski F-Score 4/9, Debt/Equity 0.36

Positives

Low Debt/Equity (0.36)
Strong Current Ratio (2.05)

Watchpoints

Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is only 'Stable', not 'Strong'

Dividend

30/100

Ref Yield 0.35%, Payout 14.11%

Positives

Very low payout ratio (14.11%) allows for future increases

Watchpoints

Negligible dividend yield (0.35%)

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price

$367.52

Analyst Target

$431.0

Upside/Downside

+17.3%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for WWD and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-23

Company	5Y	3Y	1Y	6M	1M	1W
WWD Woodward, Inc. Primary	+205.2%	+299.5%	+111.9%	+39.6%	-0.4%	-2.0%
JBHT J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Peer	+36.3%	+30.7%	+67.7%	+62.2%	+10.6%	-0.2%
CRS Carpenter Technology Corporation Peer	+993.4%	+813.0%	+114.9%	+36.1%	+5.1%	-4.1%
EFX Equifax Inc. Peer	-20.7%	-11.0%	-32.3%	-25.9%	-0.1%	-12.1%
BWXT BWX Technologies, Inc. Peer	+252.3%	+262.4%	+108.1%	+10.1%	+0.5%	-5.4%

WWD

Woodward, Inc.

Primary

+205.2%

+299.5%

+111.9%

+39.6%

-0.4%

-2.0%

JBH

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

Peer

+36.3%

+30.7%

+67.7%

+62.2%

+10.6%

-0.2%

CRS

Carpenter Technology Corporation

Peer

+993.4%

+813.0%

+114.9%

+36.1%

+5.1%

-4.1%

EFX

Equifax Inc.

Peer

-20.7%

-11.0%

-32.3%

-25.9%

-0.1%

-12.1%

BWX

BWX Technologies, Inc.

Peer

+252.3%

+262.4%

+108.1%

+10.1%

+0.5%

-5.4%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

46.29

35.67

2.9

8.49

5.78

5.91

33.13

$21.91B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 12.89%

Operating Margin 16.05%

Gross Margin 28.1%

ROE 20.38%

ROA 7.79%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +29.0%

Earnings Growth +52.8%

Q/Q Revenue Growth +28.95%

Q/Q Earnings Growth +53.5%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity

0.36

Low debt

Current Ratio

2.05

Strong

Quick Ratio

1.3

Good

Cash/Share

$7.62

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue

$1.0B

Gross Margin

29.3%

Op. Margin

16.0%

Net Margin

13.4%

Total Assets

$4.7B

Liabilities

$2.1B

Equity

$2.6B

Debt/Equity

0.83x

Operating CF

$0.1B

CapEx

$-0.0B

Free Cash Flow

$0.1B

FCF Yield

61%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-04-29

$N/A

2026-02-02

$2.17

+31.2% surprise

2025-11-24

$2.09

+10.6% surprise

2025-07-28

$1.76

+6.9% surprise

Industrials Sector Comparison

Comparing WWD against 420 companies in the Industrials sector (34 bullish, 148 neutral, 238 bearish)

P/E Ratio

46.29

This Stock

79.67

Sector Avg

-41.9% (Discount)

Return on Equity (ROE)

20.38%

This Stock

-22.38%

Sector Avg

-191.1% (Below Avg)

Profit Margin

12.89%

This Stock

6.48%

Sector Avg

+99.1% (Superior)

Debt to Equity

0.36

This Stock

2.74

Sector Avg

-86.8% (Less Debt)

Revenue Growth

29.0%

This Stock

78.25%

Sector Avg

-62.9% (Slower)

Current Ratio

2.05

This Stock

3.17

Sector Avg

-35.2% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Company	AI Rating	Market Cap	P/E	ROE	Profit Margin	Price
WWD Woodward, Inc.	NEUTRAL	$21.91B	46.29	20.4%	12.9%	$367.52
JBHT J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.	NEUTRAL	$21.35B	34.76	15.8%	5.0%	$224.17	Compare
CRS Carpenter Technology Corporation	NEUTRAL	$21.3B	49.76	23.5%	14.8%	$427.48	Compare
EFX Equifax Inc.	NEUTRAL	$20.81B	30.42	14.4%	11.1%	$172.47	Compare
BWXT BWX Technologies, Inc.	NEUTRAL	$20.44B	62.51	28.5%	10.3%	$223.15	Compare

WWD Woodward, Inc.

NEUTRAL

Mkt Cap

$21.9B

P/E

46.3

ROE

20.4%

Price

$367.52

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Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

Date	Insider	Position	Transaction	Shares	Value
2026-03-10	BLANKENSHIP CHARLES P JR	Chief Executive Officer	Sale	7,625	$2,847,094
2026-03-10	BLANKENSHIP CHARLES P JR	Chief Executive Officer	Option Exercise	7,625	$634,705
2026-03-06	BLANKENSHIP CHARLES P JR	Chief Executive Officer	Sale	10,000	$3,797,940
2026-03-06	BLANKENSHIP CHARLES P JR	Chief Executive Officer	Option Exercise	10,000	$872,038
2026-03-04	BLANKENSHIP CHARLES P JR	Chief Executive Officer	Sale	10,000	$3,845,466
2026-03-04	BLANKENSHIP CHARLES P JR	Chief Executive Officer	Option Exercise	10,000	$983,400
2026-03-03	MCLEVIGE SHAWN M	Officer	Sale	1,850	$711,089
2026-03-03	MCLEVIGE SHAWN M	Officer	Option Exercise	1,850	$193,824
2026-02-10	CROMWELL THOMAS G	Chief Operating Officer	Stock Award	2,490	-
2026-02-10	BLANKENSHIP CHARLES P JR	Chief Executive Officer	Stock Award	7,968	-
2026-02-10	LACEY WILLIAM F.	Chief Financial Officer	Stock Award	2,043	-
2026-02-10	HOBBS RANDALL	Officer	Stock Award	574	-
2026-02-10	BEM KARRIE M	General Counsel	Stock Award	989	-
2026-02-10	MCLEVIGE SHAWN M	Officer	Stock Award	893	-
2026-02-05	PATERSON EILEEN PATRICIA	Director	Sale	5,200	$1,966,380

BLANKENSHIP CHARLES P JR

Chief Executive Officer

Sell

2026-03-10

7,625 shares · $2,847,094

BLANKENSHIP CHARLES P JR

Chief Executive Officer

Option Exercise

2026-03-10

7,625 shares · $634,705

BLANKENSHIP CHARLES P JR

Chief Executive Officer

Sell

2026-03-06

10,000 shares · $3,797,940

BLANKENSHIP CHARLES P JR

Chief Executive Officer

Option Exercise

2026-03-06

10,000 shares · $872,038

BLANKENSHIP CHARLES P JR

Chief Executive Officer

Sell

2026-03-04

10,000 shares · $3,845,466

BLANKENSHIP CHARLES P JR

Chief Executive Officer

Option Exercise

2026-03-04

10,000 shares · $983,400

MCLEVIGE SHAWN M

Officer

Sell

2026-03-03

1,850 shares · $711,089

MCLEVIGE SHAWN M

Officer

Option Exercise

2026-03-03

1,850 shares · $193,824

CROMWELL THOMAS G

Chief Operating Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-10

2,490 shares

BLANKENSHIP CHARLES P JR

Chief Executive Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-10

7,968 shares

LACEY WILLIAM F.

Chief Financial Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-10

2,043 shares

HOBBS RANDALL

Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-10

574 shares

BEM KARRIE M

General Counsel

Stock Award

2026-02-10

989 shares

MCLEVIGE SHAWN M

Officer

Stock Award

2026-02-10

893 shares

PATERSON EILEEN PATRICIA

Director

Sell

2026-02-05

5,200 shares · $1,966,380

Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

10-Q

2026-02-04

WWD filed its 10-Q on February 4, 2026. The provided excerpts do not contain specific financial highlights or detailed risk factors beyond the identification of Item 1A.

8-K

2026-02-03

WWD likely reported its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results.

8-K

FORM 8-K

2026-02-02

WWD filed an 8-K on February 2, 2026, likely to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results.

8-K

FORM 8-K

2026-02-02

WWD filed an 8-K on February 2, 2026, likely to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results.

8-K

FORM 8-K

2026-01-15

DEF 14A

2025-12-12

WWD filed a definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on December 12, 2025, to provide shareholders with necessary information for voting at the company's annual meeting.

10-K

2025-11-25

WWD filed its annual 10-K report on November 25, 2025. The provided excerpts do not contain specific financial metrics or detailed risk factors for analysis.

8-K

FORM 8-K

2025-11-24

8-K

FORM 8-K

2025-11-20

8-K

FORM 8-K

2025-09-18

8-K

FORM 8-K

2025-08-12

10-Q

2025-08-01

8-K/A

2025-07-30

8-K

FORM 8-K

2025-07-28

8-K

FORM 8-K

2025-07-24

Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus

STRONG_BUY

10 analysts

RBC Capital

2026-04-17

init

Outperform

Wells Fargo

2026-04-01

init

Overweight

Deutsche Bank

2026-02-09

Maintains

Buy Buy

Goldman Sachs

2026-02-04

Maintains

Buy Buy

TD Cowen

2026-02-03

Maintains

Hold Hold

UBS

2026-02-03

Maintains

Buy Buy

Truist Securities

2026-02-03

Maintains

Buy Buy

Goldman Sachs

2026-01-20

Maintains

Buy Buy

Jefferies

2026-01-16

Maintains

Buy Buy

UBS

2026-01-15

Maintains

Buy Buy

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WWD Woodward, Inc. - Fundamental Analysis

At a glance

AI Analysis

Key Strengths

Key Risks

Performance Snowflake

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Historical Performance Trends

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Valuation Metrics

Profitability

Growth

Financial Health

Financial Statement Flow

Quarterly Earnings History

Industrials Sector Comparison

Similar Companies

Recent Insider Trading

SEC Filings

Wall Street Analysts

Past News Coverage

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