Sharemaestro company-news research for Woodward Inc (WWD), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.

NASDAQ United States Provisional evidence

Company news sentiment

Latest WWD news and sentiment

Woodward Inc

Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.

30-day score51Neutral is 50
Early balanced news score 18/100 evidence confidence 94% direct company focus 19 current stories across 6 publishers
Latest weekly closeUSD 346.22week of 4 Sep 2026
Main news subjectEarnings86/100 share of current news
News data statusHealthy24 duplicate stories removed

Current company news

Early balanced news score

19 company-specific stories are available, but there are not yet enough fresh stories from separate publishers for a firm reading.

Observed headline tone64/100 Published 30-day score51/100

Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.

Latest source headline Woodward (WWD) Down 2.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound? Zacks ยท 28 Aug 2026 15:30

What supports the score

Direct evidence

19 current stories are mapped specifically to WWD.

Source breadth

The score uses 6 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.

What limits the score

Too little evidence

The stories agree, but freshness-weighted evidence is only 0.102.

Confidence

Confidence is 18/100, below the threshold for a firm score.

51/100
News scoreEarly balanced news score
18/100
Confidencethin evidence
94%/100
Company news19 company stories
96/100
Story agreement4/100 difference

News history

Daily score and story count over 30 days

Daily weighted evidence
11 Aug: 1 stories14 Aug: 1 stories15 Aug: 1 stories16 Aug: 1 stories18 Aug: 2 stories19 Aug: 3 stories20 Aug: 3 stories21 Aug: 2 stories23 Aug: 1 stories25 Aug: 1 stories26 Aug: 1 stories28 Aug: 1 stories 11 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories14 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories15 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories16 Aug: tone 69, 1 stories18 Aug: tone 59, 2 stories19 Aug: tone 65, 3 stories20 Aug: tone 50, 3 stories21 Aug: tone 50, 2 stories23 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories25 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories26 Aug: tone 60, 1 stories28 Aug: tone 63, 1 stories 95505
11 Aug26 Aug09 Sep
News scoreStory count50 baseline

Confidence

How reliable the score is

Separate from direction

Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.

Amount of evidence2
0.102 after freshness weighting
Source breadth100
6 independent publishers
Company relevance94
share tied directly to this company
Freshness5
recency-weighted evidence
Agreement96
how closely stories agree
Publisher mix78
less reliance on one publisher

Price and news history

Weekly price and news-score history

Early company-news score

Company-specific news is present, but the evidence has not yet earned enough independent, fresh information weight for price confirmation to be treated as a firm signal.

26 completed price weeks21 comparable news-score weeks
One scoring method across the chart.Stored company headlines are recalculated at each weekly point with the current 30-day freshness weighting. Old published snapshots are left unchanged.
13 Mar 2026: close 356.479353, indexed 100.020 Mar 2026: close 353.032453, indexed 99.027 Mar 2026: close 350.854412, indexed 98.403 Apr 2026: close 371.445891, indexed 104.210 Apr 2026: close 388.130883, indexed 108.917 Apr 2026: close 394.475176, indexed 110.724 Apr 2026: close 364.622029, indexed 102.301 May 2026: close 362.66379, indexed 101.708 May 2026: close 369.597553, indexed 103.715 May 2026: close 348.896174, indexed 97.922 May 2026: close 351.36, indexed 98.629 May 2026: close 350.03, indexed 98.205 Jun 2026: close 357.74, indexed 100.412 Jun 2026: close 386.85, indexed 108.519 Jun 2026: close 430.08, indexed 120.626 Jun 2026: close 431.62, indexed 121.103 Jul 2026: close 418.02, indexed 117.310 Jul 2026: close 406.4, indexed 114.017 Jul 2026: close 392.512951, indexed 110.124 Jul 2026: close 418.608548, indexed 117.431 Jul 2026: close 360.412969, indexed 101.107 Aug 2026: close 362.550969, indexed 101.714 Aug 2026: close 370.213804, indexed 103.921 Aug 2026: close 343.26, indexed 96.328 Aug 2026: close 341.81, indexed 95.904 Sep 2026: close 346.22, indexed 97.1 17 Apr 2026: news score 50, close 394.475176, 1 stories5024 Apr 2026: news score 50, close 364.622029, 1 stories01 May 2026: news score 52, close 362.66379, 4 stories08 May 2026: news score 52, close 369.597553, 5 stories5215 May 2026: news score 51, close 348.896174, 4 stories22 May 2026: news score 50, close 351.36, 4 stories29 May 2026: news score 50, close 350.03, 3 stories5005 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 357.74, 2 stories12 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 386.85, 2 stories19 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 430.08, 2 stories5026 Jun 2026: news score 51, close 431.62, 5 stories03 Jul 2026: news score 52, close 418.02, 13 stories10 Jul 2026: news score 53, close 406.4, 17 stories5317 Jul 2026: news score 49, close 392.512951, 25 stories24 Jul 2026: news score 59, close 418.608548, 33 stories31 Jul 2026: news score 61, close 360.412969, 62 stories6107 Aug 2026: news score 61, close 362.550969, 80 stories14 Aug 2026: news score 58, close 370.213804, 81 stories21 Aug 2026: news score 58, close 343.26, 82 stories5828 Aug 2026: news score 55, close 341.81, 58 stories04 Sep 2026: news score 52, close 346.22, 29 stories52 Price index 124.1 108.5 92.9 News score 100 50 0
13 Mar09 Jun04 Sep
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
26-week price-2.9%latest close 346.22
News score change+2first to latest comparable week
One-week response+1.3%Price digesting
Fair-value position+52.2%Materially above fair value
WeekNews scoreCloseWeekly move
04 Sep 202652USD 346.22+1.3%
28 Aug 202655USD 341.81-0.4%
21 Aug 202658USD 343.26-7.3%
14 Aug 202658USD 370.213804+2.1%
07 Aug 202661USD 362.550969+0.6%
31 Jul 202661USD 360.412969-13.9%
24 Jul 202659USD 418.608548+6.6%
17 Jul 202649USD 392.512951-3.4%
Provisional evidence

News subjects

What is shaping the score

Earnings
Earnings6014 stories ยท 74%
Market update503 stories ยท 16%
Balance sheet501 stories ยท 5%
Guidance501 stories ยท 5%

Source mix

Where the evidence comes from

78/100 independence
MarketBeat653 stories ยท 16%
Stock Titan502 stories ยท 11%
simplywall.st502 stories ยท 11%
Webull671 stories ยท 5%
ChartMill661 stories ยท 5%
Zacks631 stories ยท 5%
Simply Wall Street601 stories ยท 5%

Recurring subjects

Subjects appearing most often

Current evidence
Earnings13Financial Markets8Manufacturing7Finance6Technology4Free Cash Flow2Energy Transportation2Aerospace2Revenue1Price Target1

Earlier readings

How the score has changed

52 comparable readings ยท 78 days
Past and present use the same method.Each point recalculates the previous 30 days of stored company headlines with today's scoring rules. The original stored snapshots remain unchanged.
Comparable move+150 to 51 ยท Broadly stable
Observed range49โ€“6350 is the neutral baseline
Evidence depth21stories at latest stored reading ยท +18
Confidence19/100Provisional ยท +19
23 Jun50 neutral09 Sep 19:29
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious

Changes in the stored score

Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.

ObservedScoreMoveConfidenceStoriesStatus
09 Sep 19:2951-419/100 (-13)21 (-37)Provisional
28 Aug 23:5955+032/100 (+2)58 (-17)Provisional
26 Aug 23:5955+030/100 (+3)75 (-3)Provisional
25 Aug 23:5955-127/100 (-3)78 (-3)Provisional
23 Aug 23:5956-230/100 (-4)81 (-1)Provisional
21 Aug 23:5958+034/100 (-2)82 (+1)Measured
20 Aug 23:5958-136/100 (-3)81 (-2)Measured
19 Aug 23:5959+239/100 (+4)83 (+2)Measured

Source headlines

The news behind the score

Showing 1-19 of 19

Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.

#163Tone
ZacksDirect company coverageStored article

Woodward (WWD) Down 2.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Woodward (WWD). Shares have lost about 2.8% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500. But investors have to be wondering, will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Woodward due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts. WWD Q3 Earnings Beat on Aerospace and Industrial Strength Woodward reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 a

AerospaceEarningsEarnings ReleaseEarnings ReportFourth QuarterFree Cash Flow
Published
28 Aug 2026 15:30
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 42/100
30-day weight
27.4% of the score ยท 11.7d old
Duplicates
3 consolidated
#260Tone
Simply Wall StreetDirect company coverageStored article

Is Woodward (WWD) Quietly Regearing Its Balance Sheet To Leverage Boeingโ€™s 737 MAX Upswing?

Woodward, Inc. recently entered a note purchase agreement for US$450 million in senior unsecured notes, maturing between 2029 and 2033. This financing move, coupled with an expanded credit facility, positions the company to fund long-term projects and potentially benefit from increased Boeing 737 MAX production and growing demand for aerospace components. While this modestly increases leverage, it aligns with Woodward's investment narrative focused on demand for its control solutions and electrification needs.

EarningsEnergy TransportationFinanceFinancial MarketsManufacturing
Published
26 Aug 2026 01:11
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Improving financial comparison, Business expansion
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 41/100
30-day weight
26.2% of the score ยท 14.3d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#3Not directional
Stock TitanDirect company coverageStored article

Woodward (WWD) CFO sees 2,562 RSU shares withheld for taxes

Woodward, Inc. (WWD) reported that its EVP and CFO, William F. Lacey, had 2,562 shares of common stock withheld on August 21, 2026, to cover withholding taxes from vested Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). These shares were not sold by Lacey but were retained by the company for tax purposes. After this transaction, Lacey directly holds 13,073 shares and indirectly holds 258 shares through the Woodward Retirement Savings Plan.

Economy FiscalFinance
Published
25 Aug 2026 22:14
News subject
Market update
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 14.4d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#4Not directional
Simply Wall St.Direct company coverageStored article

Woodward (WWD) Tests Its Valuation Following $450 Million Note Placement

Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Woodward stock reacts to new $450 million private note placement Woodward (WWD) has agreed to a private placement of senior unsecured notes totaling $450 million, a financing move that gives investors new information to assess the company's capital structure and funding costs. See our latest analysis for Woodward. Woodward's latest share price of $343.26 comes after a 1-day share price return of 0.31%, while the 30-day share

Balance SheetDebtEarningsEarnings GrowthFree Cash FlowPrice Target
Published
23 Aug 2026 06:08
News subject
Balance sheet
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 17.1d old
Duplicates
2 consolidated
#5Not directional
TradingViewDirect company coverageStored article

Woodward Secures $450 Million Senior Notes Private Placement, Maturing 2029โ€“2033

Woodward (WWD) has entered into a Note Purchase Agreement for a $450 million private placement of senior unsecured notes. This move is intended to enhance the company's liquidity and support general corporate purposes. The issuance is divided into three series maturing between 2029 and 2033, with interest rates ranging from 5.34% to 5.64% and a leverage-tied step-up.

EarningsFinance
Published
21 Aug 2026 19:11
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 18.6d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#6Not directional
SahmDirect company coverageStored article

Hereโ€™s How Much You Would Have Made Owning Woodward Stock In The Last 10 Years

Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) has outperformed the market over the past decade, yielding an average annual return of 19.14%. An initial investment of $100 in WWD stock 10 years ago would now be worth $570.88, highlighting the significant impact of compounded returns on investment growth.

EarningsFinancial Markets
Published
21 Aug 2026 09:11
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 19.0d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#7Not directional
StockStoryDirect company coverageStored article

Q2 Earnings Highlights: Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) Vs The Rest Of The Aerospace Stocks

Q2 Earnings Highlights: Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) Vs The Rest Of The Aerospace Stocks As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here's a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q2. Today, we are looking at aerospace stocks, starting with Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD). Aerospace companies often possess technical expertise and have made significant capital investments to produce complex products. It is an industry where innovation is important, and lately, emissions and automation are in focus, so companies that boast advances in these areas can take market share. On t

AerospaceEPSEarningsEarnings ResultsGuidanceRevenue
Published
20 Aug 2026 18:35
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 19.6d old
Duplicates
3 consolidated
#8Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Northcape Wealth Management LLC Makes New $3.04 Million Investment in Woodward, Inc. $WWD

Northcape Wealth Management LLC has made a new investment of $3.04 million in Woodward, Inc., acquiring 7,134 shares during the second quarter. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings, with collective institutional ownership now at 81.18%. Despite some positive analyst adjustments to long-term EPS estimates and a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating, the stock trades at an elevated valuation, and recent insider sales by two executives significantly reduced their holdings.

EarningsFinanceFinancial MarketsManufacturingTechnology
Published
20 Aug 2026 10:42
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 19.9d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#9Not directional
Quiver QuantitativeDirect company coverageStored article

Why Woodward (WWD) Stock Is Down Today

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) is in focus today because its declared quarterly distribution reaches its shareholder record date, drawing attention to its capital returns. The article emphasizes that investors should evaluate the company's ability to generate cash, meet aerospace demand, fulfill industrial orders, and effectively reinvest. These factors are crucial for assessing the long-term durability of its operating model amidst changing market conditions.

EarningsFinancial MarketsManufacturing
Published
20 Aug 2026 07:00
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 20.1d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#10Not directional
vinanet.vnDirect company coverageScored from headline

Woodward (WWD) Q2 2026 Earnings: Available Metrics Are Broadly in Line in the Current Update; After Results: The Share Price Sheds 1.13% - Earnings Seasonality

Published
19 Aug 2026 12:48
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 20.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#1269Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

7,015,523 Shares in Woodward, Inc. $WWD Purchased by BlackRock Inc.

BlackRock Inc. has acquired a significant new position in Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD), purchasing over 7 million shares valued at approximately $2.98 billion, making it a major institutional holder. This purchase, alongside other institutional investments, highlights strong investor interest in the technology company. The article also details recent insider stock sales, Woodward's financial performance including its latest earnings beat and dividend declaration, and current analyst ratings for the stock.

EarningsFinancial MarketsTechnology
Published
19 Aug 2026 07:41
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Institutional or insider buying
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 50/100
30-day weight
15.3% of the score ยท 21.1d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#13Not directional
simplywall.stDirect company coverageScored from headline

Woodward (WWD) Draws Interest On Growth And Buybacks, Is Fair Value Still Higher?

Published
18 Aug 2026 20:35
News subject
Market update
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 21.5d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#1459Tone
qz.comDirect company coverageStored article

3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Woodward (WWD)

Woodward (WWD) is presented as an attractive stock for growth investors due to its above-average financial growth. The company boasts strong projected earnings growth of 35.5% for the year, an impressive asset utilization ratio of 0.84, and positive earnings estimate revisions, leading to a Zacks Rank #2 and a Growth Score of B. These factors suggest Woodward is well-positioned to outperform the market.

EarningsEnergy TransportationFinanceFinancial MarketsManufacturing
Published
18 Aug 2026 15:10
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operating growth
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 36/100
30-day weight
8.3% of the score ยท 21.7d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#1569Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC Purchases Shares of 40,488 Woodward, Inc. $WWD

Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC has acquired 40,488 shares of Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) valued at approximately $17.2 million, as institutional investors now collectively own over 81% of the company. Woodward maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts with an average price target of $406.45, following strong quarterly earnings that surpassed expectations and significant revenue growth. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share, while insider selling has occurred with two EVPs reducing their holdings.

EarningsFinancial MarketsManufacturingTechnology
Published
16 Aug 2026 08:13
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Operating growth, Capital returned, Institutional or insider buying
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 48/100
30-day weight
9.9% of the score ยท 24.0d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#16Not directional
simplywall.stDirect company coverageScored from headline

Woodward (WWD) Stock May Be 8% Expensive On Cash Flow Outlook

Published
15 Aug 2026 07:00
News subject
Guidance
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 25.1d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#17Not directional
Stock Traders DailyDirect company coverageStored article

Precision Trading with Woodward Inc. (WWD) Risk Zones

This article provides a detailed analysis of Woodward Inc. (WWD) using AI models to identify risk zones and trading strategies. It highlights weak near and mid-term sentiment, posing a challenge to a long-term positive outlook, and offers specific position, momentum breakout, and risk hedging strategies with entry zones, targets, and stop losses. The analysis also includes multi-timeframe signal analysis indicating support and resistance levels.

Financial MarketsManufacturingTechnology
Published
14 Aug 2026 00:14
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Negative financial language
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 26.4d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#18Not directional
Stock TitanDirect company coverageStored article

Woodward, Inc. (WWD) grants 145 RSUs to director Frederico F. Curado

Woodward, Inc. (WWD) director Frederico F. Curado was granted 145 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on August 10, 2026. These RSUs will fully vest on August 10, 2027, at which point he will receive one share of common stock per RSU, plus additional shares from dividend reinvestment provisions. This transaction, reported via a Form 4 filing, adds 145 shares to Curado's direct holdings on a vested-as-delivered basis, with no cash purchase price involved.

EarningsFinance
Published
11 Aug 2026 22:13
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 28.4d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#1967Tone
WebullDirect company coverageStored article

Woodward (WWD) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Woodward (WWD) reported strong Q3 2026 results, with net sales up 21% to $1.11 billion and adjusted EPS increasing 43% to $2.52, driven by robust demand in both Aerospace and Industrial segments. The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $9.30-$9.50, citing continued strong performance and strategic initiatives like automation and footprint optimization. Management highlighted significant margin expansion and ongoing efforts to manage supply chain risks and improve productivity.

EarningsManufacturing
Published
10 Aug 2026 18:11
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Guidance raised, Margin Expansion
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 43/100
30-day weight
3.9% of the score ยท 29.6d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated

Earlier company news

WWD news archive

99 older headlines

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Older news is kept in the archive

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Provider matches checked

Provider mentions not used in the score

16 not scored

A news provider linked these stories to WWD, but the headline and available text are not mainly about Woodward Inc. They are kept here for transparency and do not affect the score, confidence, history or wider market totals.

Provider mentions are kept separate

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How to read the score

The score shows direction

It describes the weighted balance of qualifying headlines. A score of 50 can mean balanced news or that there is not enough evidence; the status label explains which.

Confidence is separate

Confidence measures depth, source breadth, direct relevance, freshness and agreement. It does not rise merely because the tone is extreme.

Price is confirmation

Weekly price response, trend and fair-value position test whether the market is accepting or rejecting the news. They never rewrite the news score.

What the page does

It measures news already published. It is not a forecast, recommendation or price target.

Evidence context