Woodward (WWD) Board declares $0.32 per share quarterly dividend
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Woodward, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 3, 2026 to stockholders who are on record as of August 20, 2026. This continues the company’s practice of returning cash to shareholders through regular dividends.
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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.
Key Figures
Quarterly dividend: $0.32 per share
Dividend payment date: September 3, 2026
Dividend record date: August 20, 2026
3 metrics
Quarterly dividend
$0.32 per share
Cash dividend declared by Board of Directors
Dividend payment date
September 3, 2026
Date cash dividend will be paid
Dividend record date
August 20, 2026
Shareholders on record eligible for dividend
Key Terms
cash dividend, stockholders of record, forward-looking statements
3 terms
cash dividend financial
"approved a cash dividend of $0.32 per share for the quarter"
A cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders directly in money, usually on a regular schedule. It is a way for investors to receive a portion of the company's profits, similar to earning interest or a bonus for holding the company's stock. Cash dividends provide income to shareholders and can indicate the company's financial health and stability.
stockholders of record financial
"for stockholders of record as of August 20, 2026"
Stockholders of record are the people or entities whose names appear on a company's official shareholder list on a specific cutoff date set by the company or its transfer agent; only those listed are entitled to receive dividends, vote at shareholder meetings, or participate in other corporate actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: being on the list on the set day determines who gets the benefits and rights, so investors must own shares before the cutoff to qualify.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"The statements in this release contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
FAQ
What dividend did Woodward (WWD) declare in the latest 8-K?
Woodward declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share. The Board of Directors approved this payment as a regular cash return to shareholders, as disclosed in the Form 8-K and accompanying press release.
When is the record date for Woodward (WWD) 2026 quarterly dividend?
The record date for Woodward’s quarterly dividend is August 20, 2026. Shareholders who are on the company’s books at the close of that day will be eligible to receive the dividend payment.
When will Woodward (WWD) pay its declared $0.32 dividend?
Woodward will pay the declared $0.32 per share cash dividend on September 3, 2026. Eligible stockholders are those recorded on the company’s share register as of the August 20, 2026 record date.
What type of event did Woodward (WWD) report in this Form 8-K?
Woodward reported an “Other Events” item related to its cash dividend declaration. The filing discloses Board approval of a $0.32 per share quarterly dividend with specified record and payment dates.
Does Woodward (WWD) include forward-looking statements in its dividend announcement?
Yes. Woodward notes that the dividend discussion includes forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties. It refers investors to its Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2025, and later Form 10-Q filings for risk factors.