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Woodward, Inc. reports developments tied to its aerospace and industrial control systems business. The company designs, manufactures, and services components such as fuel controls, pumps, actuators, valves, sensors, electronics, ignition systems, fuel injection systems, and flight deck controls for turbine engines, aircraft, power generation, transportation, and oil and gas applications.
Recurring Woodward news includes quarterly results and outlook updates for its Aerospace and Industrial segments, cash dividend declarations, board and governance changes, and customer or service-network agreements. Recent company announcements also cover licensed repair service facility arrangements and parts distribution for commercial aviation engines, including support for Woodward components used in CFM LEAP, GEnx, and CF34 platforms.
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.
Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) announced a $0.32 per share quarterly cash dividend, a 14% increase from the prior quarter's $0.28. The dividend is payable on March 5, 2026 to holders of record as of February 19, 2026.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) expects to release fiscal 2026 first quarter results at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET on Monday, February 2, 2026, followed by a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET. A news release and the live webcast will be available at www.woodward.com under Investors > Events and Presentations. The webcast and presentation will remain accessible on the website for one year. U.S. dial-in: 1 (800) 715-9871; international dial-in: 1 (646) 307-1963; Conference ID: 4675940.