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WWDWoodward, Inc.Hold5.8·$422.86+5.06%
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Woodward, Inc. (WWD) Stock Analysis

HoldModerate Confidence

Industrials · Aerospace & Defense

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $422.86, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Supplier: single source of supply; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Woodward designs and manufactures control systems for aerospace and industrial markets from facilities in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Revenue comes from OEM product sales and aftermarket services; the top five customers — including RTX Corporation, GE Aerospace, and The Boeing... Read more

$422.86+12.6% A.UpsideScore 5.8/10#13 of 47 Aerospace & Defense
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield0.81%
IncomeYield0.32%(5y avg 0.58%)Payout13.89%sustainable
Entry $370.16(50-day MA)Stop $344.25Target $416.82(resistance)A.R:R -0.7:1Setup A.R:R 1.8:1
Analyst target$437.09+3.4%11 analysts
$416.82our TP
$422.86price
$437.09mean
$390
$470

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $422.86, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Supplier: single source of supply; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Downgraded from BUY WAIT — price $421.54 has reached target $416.82. No upside to wait for. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 41d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-17

Recent Developments — Woodward, Inc.

Material events (past 30 days)

  • 8K Jun 5, 2026 MEDIUM Item 5.02: Terence J. Voskuil, EVP Chief Technology Officer Aerospace, notified Woodward of intention to retire effective October 2, 2026. Will continue in current role until effective date. No successor named.

Generated 2026-06-17T08:31:52Z.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Mon, Jul 27, 202641d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Positive news sentiment (+0.67)
Strong growth profile
Risks
Concentration risk — Supplier: single source of supply
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (-3.6% away)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)48.3
P/E (Fwd)37.4
Mkt Cap$24.0B
EV/EBITDA34.1
Profit Mgn12.9%
ROE21.1%
Rev Growth23.4%
Beta0.89
Dividend0.32%
Rating analysts17

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.90neutral
IV48%normal
Max Pain$280-33.8% vs spot

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • MEDIUMCustomertop five customers36%
    10-K Item 1: 'Sales to our five largest customers represented approximately 36% of our consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025'
  • LOWCustomerU.S. Government20%
    10-K Item 1A: 'Sales made directly to U.S. Government agencies and entities ... accounted for approximately 20% of total sales in fiscal year 2025'
  • MEDIUMGeographiccustomers outside the United States46%
    10-K Item 1A: 'approximately 46% of our total sales were made to customers in jurisdictions outside of the United States'
  • HIGHSuppliersingle source of supply
    10-K Item 1A: 'In some instances, we depend upon a single source of supply, manufacturing, or logistics support'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-06-05Item 5.02MEDIUM
    Terence J. Voskuil, EVP Chief Technology Officer Aerospace, notified Woodward of intention to retire effective October 2, 2026. Will continue in current role until effective date. No successor named.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-04-24Item 5.02LOW
    Frederico F. Curado elected to Board of Directors effective June 1, 2026, appointed to Audit Committee. Board size increased from 9 to 10 directors. No departure cited.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers·1 ceiling hit

Priced at a premium — multiples above sector norms. Needs delivery on growth + margins to justify.static

Ev Ebitda
0.0
Pe
2.6
Forward Pe
2.9
Peg Ratio
4.0
Analyst Target
4.0
Ps
6.2
Forward P/E: 37.4xPEG: 2.55

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.0
Support Resistance
0.4
52w Position
9.8
GatesA.R:R -0.7=NEGATIVEExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 8.6>=5.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 41d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
74 · Overbought
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $337.06Resistance $425.33

Price Targets

$344
$370
$417
A.Upside-1.4%
A.R:R-0.7:1
Setup A.R:R (at entry)1.8:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionMedium conviction
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-9.8% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=+2: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-27 (41d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WWD stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $422.86, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Supplier: single source of supply; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Downgraded from BUY WAIT — price $421.54 has reached target $416.82. No upside to wait for. Target $416.82 (-1.4%), stop $344.25 (−22.8%), A.R:R -0.7:1. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

What is the WWD stock price target?

Take-profit target: $416.82 (+12.6% upside). Target $416.82 (-1.4%), stop $344.25 (−22.8%), A.R:R -0.7:1. Stop-loss: $344.25.

What are the risks of investing in WWD?

Concentration risk — Supplier: single source of supply; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (-3.6% away).

Is WWD overvalued or undervalued?

Woodward, Inc. trades at a P/E of 48.3 (forward 37.4). TrendMatrix value score: 3.4/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about WWD?

17 analysts cover WWD with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $437.

What does Woodward, Inc. do?Woodward designs and manufactures control systems for aerospace and industrial markets from facilities in the U.S.,...

Woodward designs and manufactures control systems for aerospace and industrial markets from facilities in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Revenue comes from OEM product sales and aftermarket services; the top five customers — including RTX Corporation, GE Aerospace, and The Boeing Company — accounted for approximately 36% of fiscal year 2025 net sales.

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