Woodward EVP exercises options and sells shares
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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.
Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Exercise and Sale: 2,150 shares ($593K approx. pre-tax spread)
Exercise and Sale
3 txns
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
Share of Position Sold
41.0%
| 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 options (Direct);
Woodward, Inc. Common Stock — 3,098 shares (Direct);
Woodward, Inc. Common Stock — 893 shares (Indirect, By Woodward Retirement Savings Plan)
Holdings Before and After:
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy), 4,300 to 2,150 options (Direct);
Woodward, Inc. Common Stock, 3,098 to 3,098 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Total includes 3 additional shares and units issued in connection with the dividend reinvestment provisions of the Issuer's RSU awards.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Key Figures
Options exercised: 2,150 shares
Option exercise price: $81.03 per share
Shares sold: 2,150 shares
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6 metrics
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
Key Terms
Non-Qualified Stock Option, Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Woodward Retirement Savings Plan, dividend reinvestment provisions, +1 more
5 terms
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.
FAQ
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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.
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.
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