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Woodward, Inc. (WWD) EVP exercises 2,150 options, sells 2,150 shares

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Woodward, Inc. executive Shawn M. McLevige, EVP and President, Aerospace, exercised 2,150 non-qualified stock options at $81.03 per share into Woodward common stock and, on July 31, 2026, sold 2,150 shares at $356.82 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted December 2, 2025. He reports indirect ownership of 893 shares through the Woodward Retirement Savings Plan as of July 31, 2026, and the option grant expires October 1, 2030 with 25% vesting each year starting October 1, 2021.

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Insider McLevige Shawn M
Role EVP and President, Aerospace
Sold 2,150 shs ($767K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds $767K
Approx. exercise cost $174K
Approx. pre-tax spread $593K
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) F4 2,150 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Woodward, Inc. Common Stock F1 2,150 $81.03 $174K
Sale Woodward, Inc. Common Stock F2 2,150 $356.82 $767K
holding Woodward, Inc. Common Stock F3 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 2,150 shares (Direct); Woodward, Inc. Common Stock — 3,098 shares (Direct); Woodward, Inc. Common Stock — 893 shares (Indirect, By Woodward Retirement Savings Plan)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. Total includes 3 additional shares and units issued in connection with the dividend reinvestment provisions of the Issuer's RSU awards.
  2. F2. The sale reported by the reporting person was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that was adopted on December 2, 2025.
  3. F3. The information in this report regarding the number of shares held by the reporting person in the Woodward Retirement Savings Plan is based on a calculation as of July 31, 2026.
  4. F4. Options, which expire October 1, 2030, became exercisable as to 25% of the shares on October 1, 2021 and 25% each one-year anniversary thereafter.
Options exercised 2,150 shares Non-qualified stock options exercised on July 31, 2026
Option exercise price $81.03 per share Exercise price of the reported non-qualified stock options
Shares sold 2,150 shares Woodward common shares sold on July 31, 2026
Sale price $356.82 per share Per-share price for the sale of Woodward common stock
Indirect plan holdings 893 shares Shares held in the Woodward Retirement Savings Plan as of July 31, 2026
Option expiration date October 1, 2030 Expiration of the reported non-qualified stock option grant
Non-Qualified Stock Option financial
"Security title listed as Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)"
A non-qualified stock option (NSO) is a contract that lets an employee or service provider buy company shares at a fixed price for a set period, like a voucher to purchase stock later at today’s price. It matters to investors because exercising NSOs creates ordinary income for the holder and can increase share count, affecting a company’s earnings and ownership mix; think of it as a future sale that can dilute existing shareholders and has immediate tax consequences for the recipient.
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"Sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
Woodward Retirement Savings Plan financial
"Shares held indirectly by the Woodward Retirement Savings Plan"
dividend reinvestment provisions financial
"Shares issued under the dividend reinvestment provisions of RSU awards"
RSU awards financial
"Dividend reinvestment provisions of the Issuer's RSU awards"
RSU awards are promises by a company to give employees actual shares of stock (or cash equal to their value) after certain conditions are met, typically continued employment over a set period or hitting performance goals. Think of them like stock paid in installments that become yours over time; they matter to investors because they affect future share count, executive incentives and company expenses, which can dilute existing shareholders and influence management decisions.

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What insider stock transactions did Woodward (WWD) executive Shawn McLevige report?

Shawn McLevige reported exercising 2,150 non-qualified stock options at $81.03 per share and selling 2,150 Woodward common shares at $356.82 per share on July 31, 2026, as well as updated indirect holdings through a company savings plan.

How many Woodward (WWD) options did Shawn McLevige exercise and at what strike price?

He exercised 2,150 non-qualified stock options with a strike price of $81.03 per share, converting them into an equal number of Woodward common shares before executing a same-day sale of those shares.

At what price did Shawn McLevige sell Woodward (WWD) shares on July 31, 2026?

He sold 2,150 Woodward common shares at $356.82 per share on July 31, 2026. The sale was reported as a standard open-market or private transaction following the exercise of stock options.

Was Shawn McLevige’s Woodward (WWD) share sale under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. A footnote states the 2,150-share sale was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 2, 2025, indicating the trade followed a pre-established, SEC-recognized trading arrangement.

What Woodward (WWD) shares does Shawn McLevige report holding through the company savings plan?

He reports indirect ownership of 893 Woodward shares through the Woodward Retirement Savings Plan, based on a plan calculation as of July 31, 2026, reflecting his holdings within that employee savings vehicle.

What are the key terms of Shawn McLevige’s Woodward (WWD) stock option grant?

The non-qualified stock options have an exercise price of $81.03 per share, expire on October 1, 2030, and became exercisable as to 25% of the shares on October 1, 2021 and 25% on each one-year anniversary thereafter.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
McLevige Shawn M

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP and President, Aerospace
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/31/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Woodward, Inc. Common Stock07/31/2026M2,150A$81.035,248(1)D
Woodward, Inc. Common Stock07/31/2026S(2)2,150D$356.823,098D
Woodward, Inc. Common Stock893IBy Woodward Retirement Savings Plan(3)
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)$81.0307/31/2026M2,15010/01/2021(4)10/01/2030(4)Woodward, Inc. Common Stock2,150$02,150D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Total includes 3 additional shares and units issued in connection with the dividend reinvestment provisions of the Issuer's RSU awards.
2. The sale reported by the reporting person was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that was adopted on December 2, 2025.
3. The information in this report regarding the number of shares held by the reporting person in the Woodward Retirement Savings Plan is based on a calculation as of July 31, 2026.
4. Options, which expire October 1, 2030, became exercisable as to 25% of the shares on October 1, 2021 and 25% each one-year anniversary thereafter.
Rebecca L. Dees, by Power of Attorney08/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)