22,848 Shares in Woodward, Inc. $WWD Bought by Quantbot Technologies LP

Posted by on Aug 23rd, 2026

Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new stake in shares of Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD – Free Report) in the second quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor acquired 22,848 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,720,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Bard Associates Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Woodward in the 2nd quarter worth about $28,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in Woodward by 550.0% during the 2nd 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 last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Woodward by 82.5% during the 1st quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 115 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd bought a new stake in Woodward during the 4th quarter worth approximately $35,000. Finally, Persistent Asset Partners Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Woodward in the second quarter worth approximately $65,000. 81.18% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories 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.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Woodward news, EVP Shawn M. Mclevige sold 2,150 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, July 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $356.82, for a total value of $767,163.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 3,098 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,105,428.36. The trade was a 40.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Daniel G. Korte sold 14,700 shares of the company’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 completion of the transaction, the director owned 4,434 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,578,725.70. This trade represents a 76.83% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Company insiders own 0.71% of the company’s stock.

Woodward Trading Up 0.3%

NASDAQ:WWD opened at $343.26 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a current ratio of 1.65. The firm has a market cap of $20.27 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.18, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.01 and a beta of 0.88. Woodward, Inc. has a 52 week low of $233.31 and a 52 week high of $450.92. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $395.86 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $380.66.

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD – Get Free Report) 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. Woodward had a net margin of 13.17% and a return on equity of 21.89%. The firm had revenue of $1.11 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.11 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.76 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 21.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Woodward has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.300-9.500 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Woodward, Inc. will post 9.46 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Woodward Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Investors 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 0.4%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. Woodward’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 14.24%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on WWD shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and issued a $470.00 target price on shares of Woodward in a report on Friday, May 1st. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price target on Woodward from $450.00 to $430.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Susquehanna started coverage on Woodward in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. They issued a “positive” rating and a $423.00 price target for the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Woodward in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Finally, TD Cowen lifted their price objective on shares of Woodward from $390.00 to $420.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Woodward has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $419.00.

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Woodward Profile

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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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