Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) sets $0.32 per share cash dividend

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Woodward, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share on January 28, 2026. This dividend will be paid on March 5, 2026 to stockholders who are on record as of February 19, 2026. The filing also notes a related press release dated February 2, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

_________________

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  January 28, 2026

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Woodward, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware	001-39265	36-1984010
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1081 Woodward Way

Fort Collins, Colorado 80524

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(970) 482-5811

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

_______________________________

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001455	WWD	Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On January 28, 2026, the Board of Directors of Woodward, Inc. approved a cash dividend of $0.32 per share for the quarter, payable on March 5, 2026, for stockholders of record as of February 19, 2026.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1		Press Release of Woodward, Inc. dated February 2, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Woodward, Inc.
Dated: February 2, 2026	By:	/s/ William F. Lacey
		William F. Lacey
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What dividend did Woodward (WWD) declare in this 8-K filing?

Woodward’s Board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share. This means shareholders will receive thirty-two cents in cash for each share they own if they are recorded as stockholders by the specified record date.

When will Woodward (WWD) pay the $0.32 per share dividend?

Woodward plans to pay the $0.32 per share cash dividend on March 5, 2026. Shareholders who are recorded as stockholders by the record date will receive this cash payment on that scheduled payment date.

What is the record date for Woodward’s $0.32 dividend?

The record date for Woodward’s $0.32 per share dividend is February 19, 2026. Investors must be registered as stockholders by that date to be eligible to receive the dividend on the March 5, 2026 payment date.

What type of event did Woodward (WWD) report in this Form 8-K?

Woodward reported an “Other Event” related to its dividend declaration. Specifically, the Board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share, with clearly stated record and payment dates for eligible shareholders.

Did Woodward (WWD) issue a press release about the dividend?

Yes. The filing lists an exhibit identified as a press release dated February 2, 2026. This press release from Woodward provides public communication related to the Board’s decision to approve the quarterly cash dividend.