Form 4: Cromwell Thomas G reports disposition transactions in WWD

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cromwell Thomas G reported disposition transactions in a Form 4 filing for WWD. The filing lists transactions totaling 1,128 shares at a weighted average price of $380.43 per share. Following the reported transactions, holdings were 16,023 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Cromwell Thomas G

Role EVP and COO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Woodward, Inc. Common Stock	1,128	$380.43	$429K
holding	Woodward, Inc. Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Woodward, Inc. Common Stock — 16,023 shares (Direct); Woodward, Inc. Common Stock — 490 shares (Indirect, By Woodward Retirement Savings Plan)

Footnotes (1)

1. The shares reported as disposed of were withheld by the Issuer in order to cover withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units granted to the reporting person in a previous year. These shares were not issued to or sold by the reporting person. 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 February 9, 2026.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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^*

Cromwell Thomas G

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1081 WOODWARD WAY

(Street)

FORT COLLINS CO 80524

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026

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

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

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

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	02/12/2026		F(1)		1,128	D	$380.43	16,023	D
Woodward, Inc. Common Stock								490	I	By Woodward Retirement Savings Plan(2)

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 shares reported as disposed of were withheld by the Issuer in order to cover withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units granted to the reporting person in a previous year. These shares were not issued to or sold by the reporting person.

2. 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 February 9, 2026.

	Rebecca L. Dees, by Power of Attorney	02/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Woodward, Inc. (WWD) report in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports a tax-withholding disposition of 1,128 Woodward, Inc. common shares on February 12, 2026. These shares were withheld by the company to cover taxes on vested restricted stock units and were not issued to or sold by the executive.

Who is the reporting person in Woodward, Inc. (WWD)'s latest Form 4 filing?

The reporting person is Thomas G. Cromwell, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Woodward, Inc. He is an officer but not a director or 10% owner, and the reported transaction relates to equity compensation tax withholding rather than an open-market trade.

How many Woodward, Inc. (WWD) shares were involved and at what price?

The filing shows 1,128 shares of Woodward common stock used for tax withholding at a value of $380.43 per share. The transaction is coded “F,” indicating payment of tax liability by delivering securities rather than a typical buy or sell in the open market.

How many Woodward, Inc. (WWD) shares does Thomas G. Cromwell own after this Form 4 event?

After the reported transaction, Thomas G. Cromwell beneficially owns 16,023 shares directly of Woodward, Inc. common stock and 490 shares indirectly through the Woodward Retirement Savings Plan. The indirect holdings figure is based on a plan calculation as of February 9, 2026.

What does transaction code "F" mean in the Woodward, Inc. (WWD) Form 4?

Transaction code “F” indicates a tax-withholding disposition, where shares are used to pay an exercise price or tax liability. In this case, Woodward withheld 1,128 shares to cover taxes on vested restricted stock units, and the shares were not issued to or sold by the executive.