WWDIndustrials · Aerospace & DefenseThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering Woodward, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $422 — +26.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 79 of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Woodward, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (95): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Accruals (31): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (10): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WWD, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +26.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $420 → $380 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | $450 → $420 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $440 → $430 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Guggenheim | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Guggenheim | Initiates | Buy | $404 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $415 → $420 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $450 → $430 |
| 30 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | $450 |
| 27 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 13 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $390 → $420 |
| 13 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 26 May 2026 | Susquehanna | Initiates | Positive | — |
| 5 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 Apr 2026 | RBC Capital | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. WWD appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 12 Oct 2026, Woodward, Inc. returned +35.0% against +20.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 36% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
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Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Woodward, Inc. has a market value of $19.6B and an enterprise value of $20.5B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.2B. The latest quarter grew 21.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $552.0M, a 13.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $8.99.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $376.5M.
Woodward, Inc. spent $602.0M on share buybacks and $71.7M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 36.7×; forward P/E: 31.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.38%, paying out 13% of earnings.
Woodward, Inc. employs 10,200 people — $411K of revenue per employee.
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Woodward has been selected to provide an actuation system for Airbus’ Folding Wing research activity.
Why it matters — The selection highlights Woodward’s involvement in an Airbus aircraft folding-wing research effort.
Woodward, Inc. announced plans to transition production from its Santa Clarita, California, aerospace controls facility to Spartanburg, South Carolina, as part of efforts to streamline its portfolio and refine its manufacturing footprint.
Why it matters — The production relocation signals a shift in Woodward's manufacturing footprint that could affect its aerospace controls operations, costs, and facility footprint going forward.
Woodward, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share, payable on December 3, 2026, to stockholders of record as of November 19, 2026.
Why it matters — The dividend declaration signals ongoing return of capital to shareholders, which WWD watchers track as a sign of the company's financial position.
Woodward reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has fallen 2.8% since that report. The article examines what may come next for the stock and whether it can recover.
Why it matters — Woodward watchers would follow this because it reviews the company's recent post-earnings performance and outlook for the period ahead.
MarketBeat reports that Boeing, which has yet to fully recover from the COVID crisis and the grounding of its 737 MAX aircraft, may ramp up production, and suppliers could benefit from that increased output.
Why it matters — As a Boeing supplier, Woodward could see its fortunes tied to any Boeing production ramp-up, making this relevant for WWD watchers.
The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Woodward, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $422, with estimates ranging from $380 to $502. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 13 analysts covering Woodward, Inc., 10 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Woodward, Inc. 79 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Oct 2026, Woodward, Inc. ranks 79 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +26.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Woodward, Inc. 79 out of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Woodward, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WWD are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $380 to $502 over the next 12 months.
Woodward, Inc. returned +35.0% over the 12 months to 12 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Woodward, Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 7 Oct 2026): "Woodward to Provide Actuation System for Aircraft Folding Wing Demonstrator". Woodward has been selected to provide an actuation system for Airbus’ Folding Wing research activity.
Woodward, Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. The company focuses on energy conversion and control systems used to manage fuel, air, combustion, motion, and electrical functions in demanding operating environments. Its portfolio includes components and systems such as actuators, valves, pumps, sensors, electronics, and flight deck controls, supporting applications across commercial aviation, defense, industrial engines, turbines, power generation, and other critical equipment. Woodward operates through its Aerospace and Industrial segments, serving original equipment manufacturers, operators, and aftermarket customers with products and services that help improve efficiency, reliability, and performance. Headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, Woodward plays a significant role in the market for advanced control technologies that support aerospace systems and industrial energy applications.
CEO Mr. Charles P. Blankenship Jr. · 10,200 employees · United States · https://www.woodward.com
