Woodward awards Eileen P. Paterson 520 stock units

All 520 RSUs will vest 100% on October 1, 2027, with one common share delivered per unit and certain additional dividend-reinvestment shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Woodward, Inc. director Eileen P. Paterson received an award of 520 Restricted Stock Units on October 1, 2026. All of the RSUs will vest 100% on October 1, 2027; upon vesting, each RSU entitles her to one share of Woodward common stock, as well as certain additional shares under the RSU dividend-reinvestment provisions. Her reported post-transaction holdings totaled 3,060 shares and units, including 2 additional shares and units issued in connection with those provisions.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 520 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Paterson Eileen 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 — 3,060 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 RSU: 1 share per RSU +2 more

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Restricted Stock Units awarded 520 RSUs Awarded October 1, 2026

Vesting 100% All RSUs vest October 1, 2027

Common shares per RSU 1 share per RSU Upon vesting

Reported post-transaction holdings 3,060 shares and units Includes 2 additional shares and units issued in connection with dividend reinvestment provisions

Additional dividend-reinvestment shares and units 2 shares and units Included in the reported post-transaction total

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 Eileen P. Paterson receive?

Woodward director Eileen P. Paterson was granted 520 RSUs on October 1, 2026. All will vest 100% on October 1, 2027; upon vesting, each RSU provides one share of common stock, plus certain additional shares under the RSU 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^*

Paterson Eileen 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	3,060(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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