Karrie Bem Sells 185 Shares of Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) Stock

Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) EVP Karrie Bem sold 185 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $352.48, for a total transaction of $65,208.80. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 3,833 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,351,055.84. This represents a 4.60% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link.

Woodward Stock Up 3.3%

Woodward stock opened at $356.38 on Thursday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $370.64 and a 200-day simple moving average of $339.98. The firm has a market capitalization of $21.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 42.68, a P/E/G ratio of 2.05 and a beta of 0.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a current ratio of 1.73. Woodward, Inc. has a one year low of $204.03 and a one year high of $407.00.

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The technology company reported $2.27 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.10 by $0.17. The business had revenue of $1.09 billion during 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 company’s quarterly revenue was up 23.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.69 earnings per share. Woodward has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.150-9.450 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Woodward, Inc. will post 9.39 earnings per share for the current year.

Woodward Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 4th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 21st will be given a dividend of $0.32 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 21st. This represents a $1.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. Woodward’s dividend payout ratio is currently 15.33%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have recently commented on WWD shares. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price target 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. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $450.00 price target on shares of Woodward in a research report on Sunday, February 8th. Truist Financial upped their price target on shares of Woodward from $404.00 to $415.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. UBS Group upped their price target on shares of Woodward from $427.00 to $429.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $470.00 price objective on shares of Woodward in a report on Friday, May 1st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Woodward presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $390.27.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Woodward

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of WWD. Ameriflex Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Woodward in the third quarter worth about $26,000. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Woodward in the third quarter worth about $27,000. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd acquired a new stake in Woodward in the fourth quarter worth about $35,000. Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in 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 purchasing an additional 52 shares during the period. Finally, Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. acquired a new stake in Woodward in the fourth quarter worth about $44,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 81.18% of the company’s stock.

Woodward News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Woodward this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised earnings estimates across multiple periods for Woodward, including Q3 2026, Q4 2026, Q1 2027, Q2 2027, Q4 2027, Q1 2028, Q2 2028, and FY2028. Higher EPS forecasts suggest stronger expected profitability and can help justify the stock’s higher valuation. Woodward stock page
• Positive Sentiment: The firm’s updated FY2028 EPS estimate of $11.55, up from $10.95, reinforces the view that Woodward can continue delivering solid long-term earnings growth. Woodward stock page
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research still rates Woodward “Hold,” so the improved earnings outlook has not yet translated into a more bullish recommendation. Woodward stock page
• Negative Sentiment: EVP Karrie Bem sold 185 shares, following a prior sale of 279 shares, which may slightly pressure investor sentiment because insider selling can be viewed as a lack of near-term conviction. SEC filing

About Woodward

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.