Woodward, Inc.
WWDNASDAQIndustrialsAerospace & Defense
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $18.52B
- P/E (TTM)
- 33.55
- Forward P/E
- 23.82
- Dividend yield
- 0.41%
- 52-week range
- $247.11$450.92
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 786.82K
Woodward (WWD) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $285.67 - $304.43 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $450.92 |
| 52-Week Low | $247.11 |
| Open | $299.84 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.16M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 786.82K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 4.19B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 552.03M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 376.53M |
| EPS (TTM) | $8.99 |
| Profit Margin | 13.17% |
| Operating Margin | 15.86% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 22.32% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.54 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.24 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.41% |
| Payout Ratio | 13.79% |
| Next Dividend Ex-Date | Nov 19, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 18.52B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 61.02M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 33.55 |
| Forward P/E | 23.82 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 4.42 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 7.49 |
| EV/EBITDA | 23.01 |
| 50-Day MA | $336.64 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $365.11 |
| 1-Year Change | +15.57% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Woodward at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Woodward (WWD) has a market capitalization of $18.52B. The stock trades at 33.5× trailing earnings, 23.8× forward earnings and 4.4× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $552.03M on revenue of $4.19B (a 13.2% profit margin) and generated $376.53M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 22.4% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $474.85M in cash and securities against $1.34B of debt, a net debt position of $867.08M.
Woodward pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.24 per share a year, a 0.41% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 14% payout ratio and 5 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 15.6% over the past year. At $303.55 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $247.11 to $450.92, below its 200-day moving average of $365.11.
Based on 13 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $430.00, 41.7% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Woodward
What is the current stock price for WWD?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, WWD stock trades at $303.55. The 52-week range is $247.11–$450.92, with a day range of $285.67–$304.43.
What is the P/E ratio for WWD?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Woodward's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 33.5, meaning investors pay $33.5 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 23.8, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Woodward operates in the Industrials sector.
Does WWD pay dividends?
Yes, Woodward pays a 0.41% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($1.24 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 13.8%. The next ex-dividend date is November 19, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for WWD?
Based on ratings from 13 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for WWD is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $430.00, a 41.7% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $303.55.
What is the market cap of WWD?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Woodward's market capitalization is $18.52B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Woodward operates in the Industrials sector within the Aerospace & Defense industry.