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Industrials - Aerospace & Defense - NASDAQ - US
$ 160.25
1.88 %
$ 9.51 B
Market Cap
26.8
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one WWD stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 160 USD, Woodward, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one WWD stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 160 USD, Woodward, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one WWD stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 160 USD, Woodward, Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart WWD

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FINANCIALS
3.32 B REVENUE
14.06%
428 M OPERATING INCOME
40.56%
373 M NET INCOME
60.51%
439 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
42.31%
-89.2 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-21.30%
-218 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-10.98%
773 M REVENUE
-9.57%
0 OPERATING INCOME
0.00%
87.1 M NET INCOME
0.00%
34.5 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-75.65%
-32.1 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-53.02%
19.4 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
112.19%
Balance Sheet Woodward, Inc.
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Current Assets 1.74 B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 282 M
Receivables 770 M
Other Current Assets 691 M
Non-Current Assets 2.63 B
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 941 M
Other Non-Current Assets 1.68 B
6.46 %17.63 %15.82 %21.53 %38.56 %Total Assets$4.4b
Current Liabilities 924 M
Accounts Payable 287 M
Short-Term Debt 303 M
Other Current Liabilities 333 M
Non-Current Liabilities 1.27 B
Long-Term Debt 22.7 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 1.25 B
13.11 %13.81 %15.20 %56.84 %Total Liabilities$2.2b
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Woodward, Inc.
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Revenue 3.32 B
Cost Of Revenue 2.45 B
Gross Profit 876 M
Operating Expenses 876 M
Operating Income 428 M
Other Expenses 55.3 M
Net Income 373 M
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RATIOS
26.37% GROSS MARGIN
26.37%
12.88% OPERATING MARGIN
12.88%
11.22% NET MARGIN
11.22%
17.14% ROE
17.14%
8.54% ROA
8.54%
9.39% ROIC
9.39%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Woodward, Inc.
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Net Income 373 M
Depreciation & Amortization 116 M
Capital Expenditures -96.3 M
Stock-Based Compensation 0
Change in Working Capital 0
Others -50.1 M
Free Cash Flow 343 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Woodward, Inc.
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for WWD of $184 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $152 to a high of $210 .
WWD Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
152 USD -5.15%
WWD Average Price Target Wall Street Target
184 USD 14.68%
WWD Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
210 USD 31.05%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.15% DIVIDEND YIELD
0.28 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
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5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Woodward, Inc.
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Sold
0-3 MONTHS
6.55 M USD 3
3-6 MONTHS
13.9 M USD 2
6-9 MONTHS
0 USD 0
9-12 MONTHS
2.33 M USD 3
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0 USD 0
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7. News
Woodward Up 10% YTD: Can the Stock Gain Further Momentum? The strong performance of WWD's Aerospace and core Industrial segments, combined with discounted valuation and shareholder returns, makes it a solid investment opportunity. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Woodward: Keep On Radar, But Wait For A Better Opportunity Woodward, Inc. is poised for growth in the aerospace sector, driven by strategic acquisitions and increasing defense needs, despite challenges in the industrial segment. The company expects aerospace sales to rise 6-13% by 2025, with strong margins, while industrial sales may decline due to energy transition and China's slowdown. Despite solid fundamentals, Woodward's stock is overvalued compared to industry peers, suggesting growth expectations are already priced in; recommend holding and waiting for a price correction. seekingalpha.com - 3 weeks ago
Here Are Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller's 5 Biggest Stock Holdings Stanley Druckenmiller, whose net worth is around $6.9 billion, made most of his fortune as a hedge fund manager, and became a well-known name on Wall Street while working for George Soros until 2000. fool.com - 1 month ago
Should You Forget Boeing and Buy These 2 Hot Growth Stocks Instead? If investors want exposure to aerospace in their portfolio, then Boeing (BA -0.22%) is a good place to start. Still, I think there are plenty of other stocks to look at with exposure to the same end markets, and companies like Woodward (WWD 1.39%) and Hexcel (HXL -0.58%) (both Boeing suppliers) spring to mind. fool.com - 1 month ago
Woodward Stock Jumps 31% in a Year: Can It Sustain the Momentum? WWD's momentum in Aerospace and core Industrial segments, along with discounted valuation and shareholder returns, makes it an attractive investment opportunity. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Travelers Institute Announces Spring 2025 Wednesdays with Woodward® Webinar Schedule HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), today announced its Wednesdays with Woodward spring webinar schedule. The virtual series, hosted by Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy at Travelers, features thought leaders from the public and private sectors discussing relevant topics at the intersection of insurance, business and public policy. “Our. businesswire.com - 1 month ago
17 Upcoming Dividend Increases, Including 3 Kings This week's dividend increases feature three Dividend Kings: Archer-Daniels-Midland, Consolidated Edison, and Black Hills Corporation, with streaks of 50, 51, and 55 years, respectively. Consistently rising dividends indicate strong cash flow and financial stability, making such companies attractive long-term investments that often outperform benchmarks. My strategy focuses on stocks with consistent dividend growth and market outperformance, using data from U.S. Dividend Champions and NASDAQ. seekingalpha.com - 2 months ago
Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Woodward (WWD) is a Great Choice Does Woodward (WWD) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out. zacks.com - 2 months ago
Undercovered Dozen: Woodward, Manhattan Associates, Denison Mines, Veren + The 'Undercovered' Dozen series highlights 12 lesser-covered stocks, offering fresh investment ideas and sparking discussion among investors. Take-Two Interactive (Buy) is set for growth with GTA 6, leveraging AI and next-gen tech for immersive gameplay and potential market dominance. BILL Holdings (Hold) shows mixed prospects with recent insider selling, despite strong financials and a focus on SMBs for SaaS and cloud-based payments. seekingalpha.com - 2 months ago
Woodward (WWD) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why Woodward (WWD) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). zacks.com - 2 months ago
Woodward Stock: Still A Buy Despite China And Boeing Headwinds Woodward's stock price target is updated to $218, reflecting a 16% upside, despite challenges in the aerospace and transportation segments. First quarter sales declined 2% to $773 million, with aerospace sales up 7% but industrial sales down 15%. Guidance remains stable with $3.3-$3.5 billion in sales and $350-$400 million in free cash flow, despite a slight EPS guide adjustment. seekingalpha.com - 2 months ago
Woodward's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Lag, Stock Down WWD's fiscal first-quarter revenues affected by Boeing work stoppage and continued weakness in China on-highway natural gas trucks business. zacks.com - 2 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Woodward, Inc. WWD

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Aerospace & Defense
MARKET CAP $ 9.51 B
Dividend Yield 0.15%
Description Woodward, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets worldwide. The company operates through two segments: Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment provides fuel pumps, metering units, actuators, air valves, specialty valves, fuel nozzles, and thrust reverser actuation systems for turbine engines and nacelles, and flight deck controls, actuators, servocontrols, motors, and sensors for aircraft. These products are used on commercial and private aircraft and rotorcraft, as well as on military fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft, guided weapons, and other defense systems. It also provides aftermarket maintenance, repair and overhaul, and other services to commercial airlines, repair facilities, military depots, third party repair shops, and other end users. This segment sells its products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), tier-one suppliers, and various contractors, as well as through aftermarket sales of components, such as provisioning spares or replacements, and spare parts. The Industrial segment offers actuators, valves, pumps, fuel injection systems, solenoids, ignition systems, speed controls, electronics and software, and sensors. These products are used on industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors, and reciprocating engines. This segment sells its aftermarket products, and other related services to OEMs through an independent network of distributors, as well as directly to end users. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Contact 1081 Woodward Way, Fort Collins, CO, 80524 https://www.woodward.com
IPO Date April 4, 1994
Employees 9300
Officers Mr. Randall L. Hobbs Executive Vice President & President of Industrial Mr. Donald J. Guzzardo Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasurer Mr. Thomas G. Cromwell Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Mr. Charles P. Blankenship Jr. Chief Executive Officer & Chairman Ms. Karrie M. Bem Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer Mr. Ron C. Charles Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer Daniel Provaznik Director of Investor Relations Mr. Terence J. Voskuil Executive Vice President & President of Aerospace Mr. W. John Godsman Executive Vice President of Strategy & Business Development