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

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Woodward, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share. The dividend will be paid on June 4, 2026 to stockholders who are on record as of May 21, 2026. This continues the company’s practice of returning cash to shareholders.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Quarterly dividend per share $0.32 per share Cash dividend declared by Board of Directors
Dividend payment date June 4, 2026 Date cash dividend will be paid
Dividend record date May 21, 2026 Stockholders of record date for eligibility
Form type Form 8-K Other Events disclosure for dividend declaration
cash dividend financial
"the Board of Directors of Woodward, Inc. approved a cash dividend of $0.32 per share"
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
"payable on June 4, 2026, for stockholders of record as of May 21, 2026"
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Nasdaq Global Select Market financial
"Common Stock, par value $0.001455 per share | WWD | Nasdaq Global Select Market"
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

_________________

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):  April 22, 2026

_______________________________

Woodward, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

_______________________________

Delaware001-3926536-1984010
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1081 Woodward Way

Fort CollinsColorado 80524

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(970482-5811

(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 classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001455 per shareWWDNasdaq 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 April 22, 2026, the Board of Directors of Woodward, Inc. approved a cash dividend of $0.32 per share for the quarter, payable on June 4, 2026, for stockholders of record as of May 21, 2026.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

99.1 Press Release of Woodward, Inc. dated April 27, 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: April 27, 2026By: /s/ William F. Lacey        
  William F. Lacey
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  

 

EXHIBIT 99.1

Woodward Announces Declaration of Dividend

FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.32 per share for the quarter, payable on June 4, 2026, for stockholders of record as of May 21, 2026.

About Woodward, Inc.

Woodward 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.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this release contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements concerning the company’s cash dividend. Actual results could differ materially from projections or any other forward-looking statements and we have no obligation to update our forward-looking statements. Factors that could affect performance and could cause actual results to differ materially from projections and forward-looking statements are described in Woodward's Annual Report and Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2025, and any subsequently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

CONTACT:   
 Dan Provaznik
 Director Investor Relations
 970-498-3849
 Dan.Provaznik@Woodward.com

FAQ

What dividend did Woodward (WWD) declare in April 2026?

Woodward declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share. The payment reflects the company’s ongoing policy of sharing cash returns with shareholders through regular dividends on its common stock.

When is Woodward’s $0.32 dividend payable and what is the record date?

Woodward’s $0.32 per share dividend is payable on June 4, 2026. Stockholders of record as of May 21, 2026 will be eligible to receive this quarterly cash dividend payment.

Which shareholders qualify for Woodward’s June 4, 2026 dividend?

Shareholders of Woodward who are stockholders of record on May 21, 2026 qualify for the June 4, 2026 dividend. Being on the company’s share register by that date determines eligibility for the $0.32 per share payment.

What type of dividend did Woodward (WWD) announce?

Woodward announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share. A cash dividend is paid directly to shareholders in cash, offering a direct return on their equity investment in the company’s common stock.

Does Woodward’s release include forward-looking statement warnings?

Yes. Woodward includes a standard forward-looking statements notice, stating that actual results may differ materially from projections and referring investors to its Form 10-K and future Form 10-Q filings for detailed risk factors.

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