Woodward Named to 2026 Forbes Best Companies List

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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.

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• Revenue exceeded $3.0 billion in fiscal 2024
• Employs more than 10,000 members globally
• Named among the top 300 U.S. public companies on Forbes list

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• None.

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc., (NASDAQ: WWD), a global leader in energy control solutions for aerospace and industrial applications, has been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Companies for 2026. The list ranks the top 300 U.S. public companies based on a comprehensive assessment of 11 categories across more than 60 metrics. Evaluation criteria include public trust, employee satisfaction, customer sentiment, workforce stability, financial strength and cybersecurity.

“We are privileged to earn this recognition among other distinguished companies on the Forbes list of America’s Best Companies,” said Chip Blankenship, Chairman and CEO of Woodward. “It reflects the passion and commitment of our team members, who are delivering shareholder value each day as they fulfill our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Recognition like this also highlights Woodward’s core values in action: Integrity, Respectful and Accountable, and Humble and Driven. Every day our members demonstrate these values as we deliver on the needs of our Aerospace and Industrial customers.”

Woodward’s revenues exceeded $3 billion for the first time in fiscal year 2024, and the company employs more than 10,000 members globally.

Forbes evaluated more than 2,000 U.S.-based companies from a broad range of industries before choosing the top companies. The list was based on independent research, and Woodward did not pay a fee to be evaluated for this ranking, though rights to name and logo use were purchased. Find more information about Forbes America’s Best Companies at https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-companies/.

About Woodward, Inc.
Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Our purpose is to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. Woodward is a global company headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. Visit our website at www.woodward.com. 

About Forbes
Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world. Forbes connects and convenes the most influential communities ranging from billionaires, business leaders and rising entrepreneurs to creators and innovators. The Forbes brand reaches more than 140 million people monthly worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature ForbesLive events and 49 licensed local editions in 81 countries. 

Media Contact:
Jennifer Regina
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jennifer.regina@woodward.com

FAQ

When was Woodward (WWD) named to Forbes America’s Best Companies list?

Woodward was named to the Forbes list on November 19, 2025.

What criteria did Forbes use to rank Woodward (WWD) for 2026?

Forbes evaluated 11 categories across 60+ metrics including public trust, employee satisfaction, customer sentiment, workforce stability, financial strength and cybersecurity.

How large is Woodward (WWD) after the recognition in terms of revenue and employees?

Woodward reported fiscal 2024 revenue above $3 billion and has more than 10,000 employees worldwide.

Does Woodward (WWD) pay to be included on the Forbes Best Companies list?

Woodward did not pay a fee to be evaluated; the company purchased rights to use the Forbes name and logo only.

How selective was the Forbes ranking that included Woodward (WWD)?

Forbes evaluated over 2,000 U.S.-based companies and selected the top 300 public companies for the 2026 list.

Where can investors find more information about Forbes America’s Best Companies listing for Woodward (WWD)?

More details are available on the Forbes list webpage at https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-companies/.