Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:
- 8/4/2026 – Woodward had its price target raised by Truist Financial Corporation from $415.00 to $420.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
- 7/30/2026 – Woodward had its price target lowered by Royal Bank Of Canada from $450.00 to $430.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
- 7/27/2026 – Woodward had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by Royal Bank Of Canada. They now have a $450.00 price target on the stock.
- 7/17/2026 – Woodward had its “buy (b)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
- 7/13/2026 – Woodward had its price target raised by TD Cowen from $390.00 to $420.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
- 6/29/2026 – Woodward was upgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong-buy”.
Woodward Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced 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. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. Woodward’s dividend payout ratio is 14.24%.
Insider Activity at Woodward
In other Woodward news, EVP Karrie M. Bem sold 185 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $355.00, for a total value of $65,675.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 3,648 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,295,040. The trade was a 4.83% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Shawn M. Mclevige sold 2,150 shares of the firm’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 transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 3,098 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,105,428.36. This trade represents a 40.97% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 17,779 shares of company stock valued at $6,337,168. 0.71% of the stock is owned by insiders.
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.
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