Woodward (WWD) aerospace EVP gets 893 RSUs, 99 shares tax-withheld

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Woodward, Inc. executive Shawn M. McLevige, EVP and President, Aerospace, reported equity compensation activity in company stock. On February 10, 2026, he acquired 893 shares of Woodward common stock at $0.00 per share as a grant of restricted stock units, which will vest 34% on February 10, 2027 and 33% on each following one-year anniversary.

The filing also shows 99 shares were disposed of at $391.53 per share, withheld by Woodward to cover taxes from a prior RSU vesting; these shares were not issued to or sold by him. After these transactions, he directly owned 3,149 shares and indirectly held 846 shares through the Woodward Retirement Savings Plan, based on a calculation as of February 9, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 794 shares

Net Buy 3 txns

Insider McLevige Shawn M

Role EVP and President, Aerospace

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Woodward, Inc. Common Stock	893	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Woodward, Inc. Common Stock	99	$391.53	$39K
holding	Woodward, Inc. Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Woodward, Inc. Common Stock — 3,149 shares (Direct); Woodward, Inc. Common Stock — 846 shares (Indirect, By Woodward Retirement Savings Plan)

Footnotes (4)

F1. The reporting person was granted an award of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"). RSUs vest at a rate of 34% of the award on February 10, 2027 and 33% each one-year anniversary thereafter. 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.
F2. Total includes 1 additional share and unit issued in connection with the dividend reinvestment provisions of the Issuer's RSU awards.
F3. The shares reported as disposed of were withheld by the Issuer in order to cover withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of RSUs granted to the reporting person in a previous year. These shares were not issued to or sold by the reporting person.
F4. 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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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/12/2026 - 04:21 PM

FAQ

What did Woodward (WWD) executive Shawn M. McLevige report in this Form 4?

Shawn M. McLevige reported equity compensation activity involving Woodward common stock. He received 893 shares through a restricted stock unit grant and had 99 shares withheld to cover tax obligations from a prior RSU vesting, with updated direct and indirect share holdings disclosed.

How many Woodward (WWD) shares did Shawn M. McLevige acquire on February 10, 2026?

He acquired 893 shares of Woodward common stock on February 10, 2026 via a restricted stock unit award at $0.00 per share. Each vested RSU will convert into one share, plus certain additional dividend reinvestment shares as described in the company’s RSU award provisions.

Why were 99 Woodward (WWD) shares disposed of in Shawn M. McLevige’s Form 4?

The 99 shares were withheld by Woodward to cover withholding taxes related to the vesting of restricted stock units granted in a previous year. The filing states these shares were not issued to or sold by Shawn M. McLevige, but used solely for tax payment.

What is the vesting schedule for Shawn M. McLevige’s new Woodward (WWD) RSU grant?

The RSU grant vests 34% of the award on February 10, 2027, with the remaining 66% vesting in two equal 33% installments on each following one-year anniversary. Upon vesting, each RSU delivers one Woodward share plus certain dividend reinvestment shares.

How many Woodward (WWD) shares does Shawn M. McLevige own after the reported transactions?

After the reported transactions, he directly owns 3,149 shares of Woodward common stock. He also indirectly holds 846 shares through the Woodward Retirement Savings Plan, with that retirement plan balance based on a calculation as of February 9, 2026.

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^*

McLevige Shawn M

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1081 WOODWARD WAY

(Street)

FORT COLLINS

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 President, Aerospace

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/10/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Woodward, Inc. Common Stock	02/10/2026		A		893⁽¹⁾	A	$0.00	3,248⁽²⁾	D
Woodward, Inc. Common Stock	02/10/2026		F⁽³⁾		99	D	$391.53	3,149	D
Woodward, Inc. Common Stock								846	I	By Woodward Retirement Savings Plan⁽⁴⁾

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reporting person was granted an award of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"). RSUs vest at a rate of 34% of the award on February 10, 2027 and 33% each one-year anniversary thereafter. 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 1 additional share and unit issued in connection with the dividend reinvestment provisions of the Issuer's RSU awards.

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

4. 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	02/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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