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Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) is a global company headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, that focuses on energy conversion and control solutions for aerospace and industrial equipment markets. This news page aggregates company-issued announcements and other coverage related to Woodward’s operations, financial performance, and strategic actions.
According to its earnings releases, Woodward reports results for its Aerospace and Industrial businesses, including details on sales, segment earnings, and demand trends in commercial and defense aerospace, power generation, transportation, and oil and gas markets. News items frequently cover quarterly and annual financial results, guidance updates, and commentary from management on business conditions.
Woodward’s press releases also describe corporate developments such as share repurchase authorizations approved by the Board of Directors, cash dividend declarations, and portfolio changes, including acquisitions and divestitures. For example, the company has announced the completion of an acquisition of an electromechanical actuation business and the divestiture of an Industrial combustion product line, as well as plans for an advanced aerospace manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Leadership and governance updates, including executive appointments within the Aerospace and Industrial segments, are also reflected in Woodward’s news flow and related Form 8-K filings. Investors and followers of WWD can use this page to review earnings releases, capital allocation announcements, facility investment plans, and other material events that Woodward reports through Globe Newswire and SEC filings. Bookmark this page to quickly access the latest company communications and historical news context for Woodward, Inc.
Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share, payable June 4, 2026, to stockholders of record as of May 21, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the distribution to be paid on the stated date to eligible record holders.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) announced the election of Frederico Fleury Curado to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, effective June 1, 2026.
Curado brings more than four decades of leadership in industrial, energy, and aerospace firms, including service as CEO of Ultrapar (2017–2021) and CEO of Embraer (2007–2016), and currently serves on the boards of ABB, LATAM Airlines Group, and Transocean.
Woodward (WWD) and AFI KLM E&M signed an Elite Licensed Repair Service Facility agreement on April 23, 2026, authorizing AFI KLM E&M to provide a full suite of MRO services for CFM LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engine components.
The agreement covers fuel controls, actuators, pumps, and valves, and positions AFI KLM E&M as a CFM Premier MRO provider to support a growing global LEAP fleet and improve operator turnaround and fleet availability.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) signed a multi-year commercial distribution agreement with AAR to make AAR the preferred distributor of Woodward high-demand consumable parts, including fuel filters, gaskets, and seals for CFM LEAP, GEnx, and CF34 engines.
The deal expands an existing defense-channel relationship into commercial aviation, offering airlines direct access via AAR’s global warehouses, faster delivery, and AOG support.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) and Lufthansa Technik entered an Elite Licensed Repair Service Facility Agreement on April 22, 2026 to support Woodward components on CFM LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines.
The agreement names Lufthansa Technik as the first Elite partner in Woodward’s two-tier global support network, enabling full repair and overhaul of fuel controls, valves, and actuators and requiring Lufthansa Technik to invest in advanced tooling and test equipment.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) announced an agreement to sell its pilot controls product line and associated services to Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, including throttle quadrant assemblies, rudder pedals, and passive side sticks manufactured in Niles, Illinois.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. According to the company, Woodward will provide 9-to-12 months of transition services and remain sole supplier for certain engineered electromechanical components under a long-term supply agreement.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) expects to report fiscal 2026 second quarter results at about 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, followed by a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET. A news release and webcast will be available on the company website.
Investors can listen live via www.woodward.com or by phone; the webcast and presentation will remain accessible on the company website for one year. Conference ID: 4675940.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) agreed to acquire Jet Research Development, Inc., doing business as Valve Research & Manufacturing Company (VRM), a Florida maker of high-precision flow control valves for aerospace, including solenoid, check, and relief valves.
The deal transfers all VRM shares, manufacturing assets, and real estate; VRM’s ~130 employees will continue operations uninterrupted. The acquisition targets expanded content on commercial and defense OEM platforms, including Next Generation Single Aisle programs, and is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) was named to Forbes’ 2026 List of America’s Most Successful Mid‑Cap Companies, a ranking based on five‑year earnings growth, sales growth, return on equity, and total stock return. Woodward reported $3.6 billion in net sales for fiscal 2025 and said momentum continued in Q1 FY2026.
The recognition follows Woodward’s prior placement on Forbes’ 2024 mid‑cap list and its inclusion on Forbes’ 2026 Best Companies list, underscoring recurring third‑party acknowledgement of the company’s growth, operational execution, and shareholder focus.
Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) reported strong fiscal Q1 2026 results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with net sales $996M (+29%), net earnings $134M (+54%), and EPS $2.17 (+53%). Operating cash flow improved to $114M and free cash flow was $70M.
Management raised fiscal 2026 guidance: company sales growth now expected up 14%–18% and EPS to $8.20–$8.60, with aerospace and industrial segments showing margin expansion.