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Woodward, Inc.

WWDNASDAQIndustrialsAerospace & Defense

$303.55Today:- (-)1Y +15.57%

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, Inc. (WWD) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Woodward, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 13 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 13 unique analysts
(14 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$430.00
+41.66% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest WWD Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Gautam Khanna
TD Cowen
HoldMaintains
$420.00 → $380.00
Charles Minervino
Susquehanna
BuyMaintains
$423.00
Sheila Kahyaoglu
Jefferies
BuyReiterates
$450.00 → $420.00
David E. Strauss
Wells Fargo
BuyReiterates
$440.00 → $430.00
Gavin Parsons
UBS
BuyMaintains
$498.00 → $455.00
Scott Mikus
Melius Research
HoldDowngrades
$388.00
Michael Ciarmoli
Guggenheim
BuyInitiates
$404.00
Shivangi Deora
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Alexandra Mandery
Truist
BuyMaintains
$415.00 → $420.00
Noah Poponak
Goldman Sachs
BuyMaintains
$468.00 → $478.00
Noah Poponak
Goldman Sachs
BuyMaintains
$468.00 → $478.00
Kenneth Herbert
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$430.00
Scott Deuschle
Deutsche Bank
BuyMaintains
$500.00 → $502.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 9, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for WWD?

The analyst consensus rating for WWD is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 13 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for WWD?

The average 12-month price target for WWD is $430.00, representing an upside of 41.7% from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $303.55.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.