WWD
Woodward, Inc.
Nasdaq · usd
Woodward, Inc. (WWD) trades at $303.55 (-0.43%) as of 7:30:04 PM EDT on Oct 23, 2026, -6.85% over the past month. Market cap is $18B, with 1.2 days to cover in short interest.
Stock performance
How Woodward, Inc. (WWD) stock has performed from one day to one year, with its 52-week range.
- 1D
- -0.43%
- 1W
- -7.59%
- 1M
- -6.85%
- YTD
- +0.41%
- 1Y
- +13.92%
- 52-wk range
- $253.52 – $450.92
Key statistics
Today's trading snapshot for WWD: day range, open, previous close, volume and market cap.
- Day range
- $285.67 – $304.43
- Open
- $299.84
- Prev close
- $304.85
- Volume
- 1.16M
- Market cap
- $18B
- Shares out
- 59.05M
Valuation and profitability ratios: P/E, P/S, ROE
Valuation and profitability ratios for Woodward, Inc.: P/E, P/S, P/B, ROE and more.
- P/E
- 32.61
- P/S
- 4.29
- P/B
- 7.28
- P/FCF
- 47.81
- ROE
- 22.3%
- ROA
- 10.6%
- Debt/Equity
- 0.54
- Div yield
- 0.40%
As of Oct 22, 2026
8-K filings
Material corporate events Woodward, Inc. has disclosed to the SEC on Form 8-K.
- RestructuringSep 21, 2026
“approved a plan to transition production out of its Santa Clarita, California, facility to streamline its portfolio and refine its manufacturing footprint.” The Company estimates cumulative pre-tax charges of approximately $34 million to $47.5 million in connection with these actions.
- Shareholder returnsSep 16, 2026
On September 15, 2026, the Board of Directors of Woodward, Inc. approved a cash dividend of $0.32 per share for the quarter, payable on December 3, 2026, for stockholders of record as of November 19, 2026.
- Debt activityAug 21, 2026
Woodward, Inc. entered into a Note Purchase Agreement relating to the sale by the Company and the purchase by the Purchasers of an aggregate principal amount of $450,000,000 of senior unsecured notes comprised of (a) $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company's Series U Senior Notes due September 30, 2029 bearing interest at a rate of 5.34% per annum or 6.09% per annum, (b) $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company's Series V Senior Notes due September 30, 2030 bearing interest at a rate of 5.39% per annum or 6.14% per annum, and (c) $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company's Series W Senior Notes due September 30, 2033 bearing interest at a rate of 5.64% per annum or 6.39% per annum.
- Shareholder returnsJun 25, 2026
On June 24, 2026, the Board of Directors of Woodward, Inc. approved a cash dividend of $0.32 per share for the quarter, payable on September 3, 2026, for stockholders of record as of August 20, 2026.
- Executive leadershipJun 5, 2026
On June 2, 2026, Terence J. Voskuil notified Woodward, Inc. of his intention to retire from his position as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Aerospace, effective October 2, 2026 (the "Effective Date"). Mr. Voskuil will continue to serve in his current role until the Effective Date.
Dividend history and stock splits
Woodward, Inc.'s recent dividend payments and stock splits.
Dividends
- $0.32ex-div Nov 19, 2026
- $0.32ex-div Aug 20, 2026
- $0.32ex-div May 21, 2026
- $0.32ex-div Feb 19, 2026
Splits
No recent splits.
WWD short interest
How heavily WWD is shorted: shares short, days to cover and average daily volume.
- Days to cover
- 1.2
- Short interest
- 1.08M
- Avg volume
- 905.26K
As of · reported to FINRA twice monthly.
WWD news
The latest news and headlines about Woodward, Inc. (WWD).
- Boeing's Turnaround Just Hit a Pivot Point. Here's What It Means for the Entire Aerospace Supply Chain.positiveThe Motley Fool· Oct 22, 2026
- UPDATE - Woodward Appoints Paxton McVoy as Chief Information OfficerpositiveGlobeNewswire Inc.· Oct 16, 2026
- How to Find Strong Aerospace Stocks Slated for Positive Earnings SurprisespositiveZacks Investment Research· Oct 15, 2026
- Woodward Announces Declaration of DividendpositiveGlobeNewswire Inc.· Sep 16, 2026
- Gas Turbine Prices Are on Track to Nearly Triple. These Stocks Are Cashing InpositiveThe Motley Fool· Aug 23, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Woodward, Inc. (WWD) stock price today?
Woodward, Inc. (WWD) is trading at $303.55 (-0.43% on the day) as of 7:30:04 PM EDT on Oct 23, 2026. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes; real-time quotes are available from the Massive API.
What is Woodward, Inc.?
Woodward Inc is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. It designs, produces, and services reliable, efficient, low-emission, and high-performance energy control products for diverse applications…
What is the short interest in WWD?
As of Sep 30, 2026, WWD has 1.08M shares short and 1.2 days to cover.
Does Woodward, Inc. (WWD) pay a dividend?
Yes. Woodward, Inc. (WWD)'s most recent dividend was $0.32 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Nov 19, 2026. Full WWD dividend history is available from the Massive API.
What exchange is WWD listed on?
Woodward, Inc. (WWD) trades on Nasdaq in USD, in the ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIAL APPARATUS industry.
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