13,520 Shares in Woodward, Inc. $WWD Purchased by Tribune Investment Group LP

Tribune Investment Group LP purchased a new stake in shares of Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) during the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor purchased 13,520 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,752,000. Woodward comprises 2.3% of Tribune Investment Group LP’s holdings, making the stock its 11th biggest position.

Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Bard Associates Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Woodward in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Woodward during the 4th quarter worth approximately $35,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Woodward by 550.0% during the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 91 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $39,000 after purchasing an additional 77 shares during the period. Parallel Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Woodward by 82.5% during the first quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 115 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 52 shares during the period. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Woodward in the fourth quarter valued at $61,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 81.18% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts recently commented on WWD shares. Wall Street Zen cut Woodward from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 8th. Susquehanna began coverage on shares of Woodward in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. They issued a “positive” rating and a $423.00 price target on the stock. TD Cowen increased their price objective on shares of Woodward from $390.00 to $420.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $470.00 price objective on shares of Woodward in a report on Friday, May 1st. Finally, UBS Group lifted their target price on shares of Woodward from $427.00 to $429.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $419.00.

Key Headlines Impacting Woodward

Here are the key news stories impacting Woodward this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Higher long-term earnings forecasts: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS estimate to $9.46 from $9.18, FY2027 to $10.35 from $10.30, and FY2028 to $12.00 from $11.55. The firm also increased estimates for several individual quarters, supporting the view that Woodward’s earnings growth may remain strong. Zacks nevertheless maintains a “Hold” rating. Woodward analyst estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Recent operating momentum provides support: Woodward’s latest quarterly results exceeded EPS expectations, with adjusted earnings of $2.52 versus the $2.44 consensus estimate. Revenue reached approximately $1.11 billion and increased 21.2% year over year, while full-year FY2026 guidance remains $9.30 to $9.50 in EPS.
• Neutral Sentiment: $450 million private debt placement: On August 19, Woodward entered an agreement to privately place $450 million of senior unsecured notes. The financing may provide capital for corporate purposes and maintain financial flexibility, but the announcement did not disclose a specific use of proceeds. Woodward privately places senior unsecured notes
• Negative Sentiment: Some quarterly estimates were reduced: Zacks trimmed its Q3 2027 EPS forecast to $2.77 from $2.82 and its Q4 2027 forecast to $2.77 from $2.86. The reductions are modest, but they temper the otherwise favorable revisions.
• Negative Sentiment: Additional interest obligations: The new senior unsecured notes will increase Woodward’s debt and future interest expense. Although the company has relatively moderate leverage, investors may view the financing as a risk if the proceeds do not generate sufficient returns.

Woodward Stock Performance

WWD stock opened at $343.26 on Monday. Woodward, Inc. has a 1-year low of $233.31 and a 1-year high of $450.92. The company has a current ratio of 1.65, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25. The business’s 50 day moving average is $395.86 and its 200-day moving average is $381.03. The firm has a market cap of $20.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 38.18, a P/E/G ratio of 2.01 and a beta of 0.88.

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The technology company reported $2.52 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.44 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $1.11 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.11 billion. Woodward had a return on equity of 21.89% and a net margin of 13.17%.Woodward’s revenue was up 21.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.76 EPS. Woodward has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.300-9.500 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Woodward, Inc. will post 9.46 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Woodward Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be issued a dividend of $0.32 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 20th. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.4%. Woodward’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 14.24%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Daniel G. Korte sold 14,700 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $356.05, for a total value of $5,233,935.00. Following the sale, the director owned 4,434 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,578,725.70. The trade was a 76.83% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Shawn M. Mclevige sold 2,150 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, July 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $356.82, for a total transaction of $767,163.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 3,098 shares in the company, valued at $1,105,428.36. This represents a 40.97% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.71% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.