Woodward, Inc. (WWD) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.32 on March 5th

Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 2nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 19th will be given a dividend of 0.32 per share by the technology company on Thursday, March 5th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 19th. This is a 14.3% increase from Woodward’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.28.

Woodward has raised its dividend payment by an average of 0.1%annually over the last three years and has increased its dividend every year for the last 5 years. Woodward has a payout ratio of 15.1% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities analysts expect Woodward to earn $7.14 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $1.12 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 15.7%.

Woodward Stock Up 0.6%

NASDAQ:WWD traded up $2.14 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $373.31. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,286,561 shares, compared to its average volume of 666,955. Woodward has a 12 month low of $146.82 and a 12 month high of $384.66. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $313.77 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $274.42. The company has a market capitalization of $22.40 billion, a P/E ratio of 47.02, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.73 and a beta of 1.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 1.36 and a current ratio of 2.08.

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 2nd. The technology company reported $2.17 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.65 by $0.52. Woodward had a net margin of 12.89% and a return on equity of 19.32%. The business had revenue of $996.45 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $901.92 million. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.35 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 28.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Woodward has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.200-8.600 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Woodward will post 6.15 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Woodward

Here are the key news stories impacting Woodward this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and raised guidance — Woodward reported stronger-than-expected Q1 results with ~29% revenue growth and management raised FY26 guidance, the primary catalyst attracting buying interest. Palantir and Woodward Jumped on Earnings Beats
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades — UBS raised its price target to $417 and Truist boosted its target to $404 after the quarter, signaling increased analyst confidence and adding upward pressure to the stock. UBS price target raise
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend hike & investor sentiment — Management announced a dividend increase alongside the earnings beat, which can support valuation and attract income-oriented investors. Woodward Dividend Hike And Earnings Strength Raise Valuation Questions
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum/technicals — Coverage notes WWD hit a fresh 52‑week high on the news, indicating strong momentum that can draw additional technical buying. Woodward Hits Fresh High
• Neutral Sentiment: Conference call transparency — Earnings call transcripts and highlights provide detail on aerospace and data‑center turbine demand, helping investors refine out-year models but not introducing new surprises. Woodward Reports Q1 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate actions — Shareholders approved director, compensation and governance proposals at the annual meeting; routine governance outcomes reduce execution risk but are unlikely to move the stock materially. Shareholders approve directors and governance changes
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation questions — Several writeups flag that the stock’s rally and dividend bump raise valuation concerns (higher P/E and forward expectations), which could limit near‑term upside if future results fail to match elevated forecasts. A Look At Woodward Valuation After Strong Q1 Beat

Woodward Company Profile

Woodward, Inc (NASDAQ: WWD) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and service of control systems and components for the aerospace and industrial markets. Founded in 1870 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, the company specializes in motion control, fuel systems, actuation, and digital control solutions. Its offerings enable precision management of flow, pressure and motion in critical applications ranging from aircraft engines and power turbines to hydraulic systems.

Woodward’s product portfolio is organized into two primary segments: Aerospace and Industrial.