Every 8-K that Woodward, Inc. (WWD) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Woodward, Inc. (WWD) approved a plan on September 15, 2026 to exit its Santa Clarita, California aerospace controls facility, transition key military flight control actuation production to its new Spartanburg, South Carolina campus, and divest certain legacy commercial rotorcraft, land systems, and business jet product lines along with the Santa Clarita campus. The divestiture is expected to close in fiscal 2027.
The company estimates cumulative pre-tax charges of $34 million to $47.5 million, including $23 million to $29 million of employee-related severance and benefits, $10 million to $16.5 million of anticipated contract termination costs, and $1 million to $2 million of other exit-related items such as asset write-offs and moving costs. Nearly all of these charges are expected to be cash, with only $1 million non-cash.
Operations at Santa Clarita are expected to cease no later than December 2027, with charges recognized over the transition period and substantially completed by that date. Cash expenditures related to these activities are expected to extend through December 2027, and approximately 400 roles at the facility are expected to be affected as work phases out and production ramps at Spartanburg.
Woodward, Inc. (WWD) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on December 3, 2026 to stockholders of record as of November 19, 2026. The company describes itself as a global provider of energy conversion and control solutions for aerospace and industrial equipment markets.
Woodward, Inc. (WWD) entered into a Note Purchase Agreement for a private placement of $450,000,000 senior unsecured notes with institutional purchasers. The financing consists of three equal tranches: $150,000,000 Series U Notes due September 30, 2029, $150,000,000 Series V Notes due September 30, 2030, and $150,000,000 Series W Notes due September 30, 2033. Closing is scheduled for September 30, 2026.
The Series U, V, and W Notes bear fixed interest rates of 5.34%, 5.39%, and 5.64% per year, respectively, each increasing by 0.75% to 6.09%, 6.14%, and 6.39% during any fiscal quarter after the Company’s debt-to-EBITDA leverage ratio exceeds 3.5 to 1.0. Interest is payable semi-annually on March 23 and September 30, starting March 30, 2027. The notes rank at least pari passu with other unsecured unsubordinated debt and are guaranteed by wholly owned subsidiaries MPC Products Corporation and Woodward HRT, Inc.
The agreement includes customary restrictive and financial covenants, including leverage and lien limits, restrictions on additional debt, asset transfers, mergers, and affiliate transactions, and customary events of default that allow acceleration and a 2% default interest step-up. Woodward may prepay all or part of any series at 100% of principal plus accrued interest, any prepayment compensation amount, and specified cross-currency swap losses.
Woodward reported strong third quarter 2026 results, with net sales of $1.11B, up 21% year over year, and diluted EPS of $2.40, up 36%. Adjusted EPS was $2.52, up 43%. Net earnings reached $146.7M, while EBIT rose to $208M (up 51%) and EBITDA to $240M (up 45%).
Aerospace and Industrial both delivered robust growth and margin expansion. Aerospace net sales grew 19% to $709M with segment margin improving to 24.0%. Industrial sales increased 26% to $401M, and margin rose to 22.1%. Management cited price realization and higher volumes, partly offset by inflation, mix and strategic investments.
Cash generation and guidance also improved. Operating cash flow for the quarter was $147M and free cash flow $87M; for the first nine months, operating cash flow was $352M and free cash flow $196M. Cash and equivalents were $475M, and EBITDA leverage stood at 1.6x. Based on the strong quarter and confidence in the fourth quarter, Woodward raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $9.30–$9.50 and updated its adjusted tax-rate outlook to about 22.5%, while maintaining sales growth and free-cash-flow targets.
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.
Woodward, Inc. reported that Terence J. Voskuil has notified the company of his intention to retire from his role as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Aerospace. His retirement will be effective October 2, 2026.
Mr. Voskuil will continue to serve in his current position until the effective date, providing continuity for Woodward’s aerospace technology leadership during the transition period.
Woodward, Inc. has refinanced and extended its main credit facilities. The company entered a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement that maintains lenders’ commitments to provide a revolving credit facility of up to $1,000,000,000 and extends the facility’s termination date from October 21, 2027 to May 28, 2031.
On May 28, 2026, Woodward borrowed $413 million under the revolver and used the proceeds, along with cash on hand, to repay obligations under the prior revolving agreement and pay related fees and expenses. The company also entered a new Term Loan Credit Agreement providing a $250 million term loan maturing on May 28, 2031 for working capital and general corporate purposes.
Amounts outstanding under both facilities generally bear interest at adjusted term SOFR (or other relevant benchmark rates for non‑U.S. currencies) plus 0.875% to 1.75%, payable quarterly in arrears. Each agreement includes customary representations, covenants such as a maximum leverage ratio, and events of default that can accelerate all amounts due.
Woodward, Inc. reported a strong second quarter of fiscal 2026 with net sales of $1.09 billion, up 23% from a year earlier, and net earnings of $134 million, also up 23%. Diluted EPS rose to $2.19, while adjusted EPS increased 34% to $2.27.
Aerospace sales grew 25% to $703 million with segment margin of 22.5%, driven by commercial services and OEM demand. Industrial sales rose 20% to $387 million with segment margin improving to 17.0%. Company EBIT grew 24% to $179 million and adjusted EBIT rose 36% to $186 million.
Operating cash flow was $91 million, up 17%, though free cash flow declined 36% in the quarter to $38 million due to higher capital spending. Year-to-date free cash flow was $109 million, up 80%. The company repurchased $226 million of shares in the quarter.
Based on first-half strength, Woodward raised its fiscal 2026 guidance, now expecting total sales growth of 20% to 23% and adjusted EPS between $9.15 and $9.45, higher than prior ranges. Both Aerospace and Industrial segments are projected to deliver faster growth and higher margins than previously expected.
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.
Woodward, Inc. has elected Frederico F. Curado to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, effective June 1, 2026. The Board increased its authorized size from nine to ten directors to accommodate his addition.
Curado will serve in the director class whose term runs until Woodward’s next annual meeting of stockholders, expected in or about January 2027, and until a successor is elected and qualified. He will receive compensation under Woodward’s existing Outside Director Compensation Policy. The company issued a press release announcing his election, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 under a Regulation FD disclosure.
Woodward, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on January 28, 2026, where five proposals were voted on and all were approved. Stockholders elected David Hess, Mary Petryszyn, and Tana Utley to three-year terms on the Board of Directors.
Investors also approved an advisory resolution on executive compensation, ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and supported two charter amendments. One amendment removes certain supermajority voting requirements, and another eliminates cumulative voting rights in director elections.
Woodward, Inc. filed a current report to disclose that it has reported results of operations for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2026. The company states that detailed financial results are contained in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
The filing is made under the results of operations and financial condition item, and is signed on behalf of Woodward by Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer William F. Lacey. Woodward’s common stock continues to trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol WWD.
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.
Woodward, Inc. approved a plan to wind down its on-highway natural gas truck manufacturing operations in China, a business that has not consistently contributed to overall financial performance. The wind-down, which affects the Industrial segment portfolio, is expected to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal year 2026.
The company expects cumulative pre-tax charges of approximately $20 million to $25 million. This includes $3 million to $4 million of non-cash facility and other asset-related charges, $5 million to $7 million in employee-related severance and benefits, and $12 million to $14 million related to anticipated contract termination costs, inventory write-downs, and other exit costs. About $15 million to $20 million of these charges are expected to result in future cash expenditures, with most charges recognized and most cash payments occurring in the second and third quarters of fiscal 2026.
Woodward, Inc. filed a current report to announce that it has released its results of operations for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The company states that these results are detailed in a news release dated November 24, 2025, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the report and incorporated by reference. Woodward’s common stock continues to trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol WWD.
Woodward, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors has approved a new $1.8 billion, three-year share repurchase authorization. This follows the completion of its prior $600 million share repurchase authorization in November 2025. The new program allows Woodward to buy back its common stock from time to time using various methods, at the company’s discretion and subject to market conditions. The authorization does not obligate Woodward to repurchase a specific dollar amount or number of shares and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time.
Woodward, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share on its common stock. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on December 4, 2025, to stockholders who are on the company’s books as of the record date of November 20, 2025. This reflects the company’s ongoing policy of returning cash to shareholders through regular dividends.
Woodward, Inc. is making planned leadership changes in its Aerospace segment as part of a succession process. Terence J. Voskuil, currently Executive Vice President and President, Aerospace, will move to the new role of Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Aerospace, effective October 1, 2025, and will continue in his current role through the end of the company’s fiscal year on September 30, 2025. In his new position he will still report to Chairman and CEO Charles P. Blankenship, Jr. and lead the Aerospace technology roadmap, with no change to his compensation.
The company also appointed Shawn McLevige as Executive Vice President and President, Aerospace, effective October 1, 2025. He will lead the Aerospace segment and report directly to Mr. Blankenship. These changes were also described in a press release furnished as an exhibit.
Woodward, Inc. (WWD) filed an 8-K/A dated 30 Jul 2025 to amend its 28 Jul 2025 Current Report. The amendment only corrects typographical and clerical errors—chiefly date references—in the Q3-FY25 press release that was previously furnished as Exhibit 99.1. A fully corrected version of that release is now included as the new Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference. No financial figures, guidance, or other disclosures have been changed; the company states that its reported operating results are unaffected.