Woodward awards director David P. Hess 520 stock units

The 520 RSUs are scheduled to vest in full on October 1, 2027, with one common share issued per unit.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Woodward, Inc. director David P. Hess received an award of 520 Restricted Stock Units on October 1, 2026. The award vests 100% on October 1, 2027; upon vesting, each RSU provides one share of common stock, as well as certain additional shares connected to the award’s dividend reinvestment provisions. His reported direct post-transaction total was 18,460, including 2 additional shares and units issued in connection with those provisions.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 520 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Hess David P

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Woodward, Inc. Common Stock F1, F2	520	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Woodward, Inc. Common Stock — 18,460 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. The reporting person was granted an award of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"). All such RSUs will vest 100% on October 1, 2027. Upon vesting, the reporting person will receive one share of Woodward, Inc. common stock per RSU granted, as well as certain additional shares to be issued in connection with the dividend reinvestment provisions of the Issuer's RSU awards.
2. F2. Total includes 2 additional shares and units issued in connection with the dividend reinvestment provisions of the Issuer's RSU awards.

Key Figures

Restricted Stock Units awarded: 520 RSUs Vesting: 100% Common shares per vested RSU: 1 share +2 more

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Restricted Stock Units awarded 520 RSUs Awarded October 1, 2026

Vesting 100% Scheduled to vest October 1, 2027

Common shares per vested RSU 1 share Upon vesting

Reported direct post-transaction total 18,460 Following the award

Additional shares and units included in total 2 Issued in connection with dividend reinvestment provisions

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, vest, dividend reinvestment provisions

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"granted an award of Restricted Stock Units"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

vest financial

"All such RSUs will vest 100%"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

dividend reinvestment provisions financial

"in connection with the dividend reinvestment provisions"

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How many RSUs did WWD director David P. Hess receive?

David P. Hess received 520 Restricted Stock Units on October 1, 2026. All of the RSUs vest on October 1, 2027, and each vested unit corresponds to one share of Woodward common stock, with certain additional shares connected to the award’s dividend reinvestment provisions.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hess David P

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1081 WOODWARD WAY

(Street)

FORT COLLINS COLORADO 80524

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Woodward, Inc. [ WWD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Woodward, Inc. Common Stock	10/01/2026		A		520(1)	A	$0.00	18,460(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reporting person was granted an award of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"). All such RSUs will vest 100% on October 1, 2027. Upon vesting, the reporting person will receive one share of Woodward, Inc. common stock per RSU granted, as well as certain additional shares to be issued in connection with the dividend reinvestment provisions of the Issuer's RSU awards.

2. Total includes 2 additional shares and units issued in connection with the dividend reinvestment provisions of the Issuer's RSU awards.

	Rebecca L. Dees, by Power of Attorney	10/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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