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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 (NASDAQ: WWD) will wind down its China on-highway natural gas truck business (China OH) to sharpen Industrial segment focus and optimize the product portfolio. The company plans to end China OH operations by the end of the fiscal year, close a small China manufacturing facility, and reduce a limited number of sales, engineering, and product support roles. Woodward said prior attempts to sell the business produced no viable offers and that China OH has not consistently contributed materially to overall results. Woodward reported record fiscal 2025 sales and earnings, driven by strong Industrial and Aerospace performance.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) published its Annual Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The report highlights record fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.6 billion (up 7% year over year) and net earnings of $442 million (up 19%). Diluted earnings per share were $7.19, an increase of 20% versus the prior year.
The report describes strategic milestones including completion of an acquisition of an electromechanical actuation business, award of certain spoiler actuation systems on the Airbus A350 (Woodward’s first primary flight control system on a commercial aircraft application), and progress on a new advanced manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The Annual Report and Form 10-K are available in Investor Relations under Financials – Annual Reports.
Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) reported record fiscal 2025 results with $3.6B sales (+7% YoY), $442M net earnings (+19%) and $7.19 EPS (+20%). Fourth-quarter sales were $995M (+16%) with net earnings of $138M (+66%). The company completed the acquisition of Safran’s North American electromechanical actuation business and announced a $1.8B, three-year share repurchase program. Key wins include selection by Airbus to supply spoiler actuation for the A350 and a new Spartanburg manufacturing facility. Fiscal 2026 guidance calls for sales growth 7%–12%, EPS of $7.50–$8.00, free cash flow of $300–$350M, and capex ~$290M. Improved leverage (EBITDA 1.0x) and higher capex (FY capex $131M, +36%) were highlighted.
Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) announced a new $1.8 billion share repurchase authorization covering three years, funded from the company’s balance sheet and subject to market conditions and discretion.
The Board completed the prior $600 million authorization in November 2025, more than a year ahead of plan, and over the past 10 years Woodward has returned approximately $2.0 billion to shareholders through dividends and repurchases, equal to about 78% of net earnings over that period.
Management stated capital priorities: reinvest in the business, selectively pursue strategic M&A, then return cash via dividends and repurchases. The authorization does not obligate repurchases and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) was named one of Forbes America’s Best Companies for 2026 on Nov. 19, 2025, joining the top 300 U.S. public companies chosen from over 2,000 entrants.
Forbes assessed 11 categories across 60+ metrics including public trust, employee satisfaction, customer sentiment, workforce stability, financial strength and cybersecurity. Woodward reported fiscal 2024 revenue above $3 billion and employs more than 10,000 globally.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) expects to report its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full year results at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET on Monday, November 24, 2025.
A news release will be issued at that time and a conference call will follow at 5:00 p.m. ET to provide an overview of business and financial performance. Investors can listen live via www.woodward.com by selecting "Investors/Events & Presentations." The call and presentation will remain accessible on the website for one year. Domestic dial-in is 1-800-715-9871, international 1-646-307-1963, Conference ID 4675940.
Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share. The dividend will be paid on December 4, 2025, to stockholders of record as of November 20, 2025.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD), a leader in energy control solutions, has announced plans to construct a 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Greer, South Carolina. The facility, representing a $200 million investment, will produce servo-hydraulic actuation systems, primarily focusing on spoiler actuation for the Airbus A350.
Set to become operational in 2027, the facility will create 275 high-quality jobs across manufacturing, engineering, and business operations. The strategic location in Spartanburg County was chosen for its manufacturing infrastructure, skilled aerospace talent pool, and proximity to key suppliers. The project is supported by incentives from South Carolina state and local authorities.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD), a leader in energy controls for aerospace and industrial markets, announced key leadership changes effective October 1, 2025. Shawn McLevige has been appointed President of the Aerospace Segment, reporting to CEO Chip Blankenship. McLevige, who joined Woodward in 2008, brings extensive experience from various leadership roles within the company and previously at Honeywell.
In parallel moves, Terry Voskuil, current Aerospace segment President, will transition to the role of Chief Technology Officer for Aerospace, while Alison Seward has been appointed Vice President and General Manager of Engine and Turbine Fluid Systems for the Industrial segment.
Woodward Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) reported strong Q3 2025 financial results, with net sales increasing 8% to $915 million and earnings per share rising 8% to $1.76. The company's Aerospace segment showed remarkable performance with 15.2% sales growth, driven by commercial aftermarket (+30%) and defense OEM (+55.7%) growth. The Industrial segment experienced a 3.2% decline in sales, primarily due to lower China on-highway volume.
Based on strong year-to-date performance, Woodward raised its FY2025 guidance, projecting sales of $3.45-3.525 billion and adjusted EPS of $6.50-6.75. However, the company lowered its free cash flow guidance to $315-350 million due to higher working capital needs in the dynamic supply chain environment.