Woodward, Inc.

NasdaqGS:WWD Stock Report

Market Cap: US$10.0b

Woodward Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

Woodward has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 5.3%, while the Aerospace & Defense industry saw earnings growing at 8.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.8% per year. Woodward's return on equity is 17.1%, and it has net margins of 11.2%.

Key information

5.3%

Earnings growth rate

6.4%

EPS growth rate

Aerospace & Defense Industry Growth5.4%
Revenue growth rate3.8%
Return on equity17.1%
Net Margin11.2%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

These 4 Measures Indicate That Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) Is Using Debt Safely

Dec 12
These 4 Measures Indicate That Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) Is Using Debt Safely

Analysts Are Updating Their Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) Estimates After Its Yearly Results

Nov 29
Analysts Are Updating Their Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) Estimates After Its Yearly Results

Woodward Stock Surges After Earnings: Pressure In China, Growth Ahead In Aerospace

Nov 26

Earnings Not Telling The Story For Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD)

Nov 24
Earnings Not Telling The Story For Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD)

Do Woodward's (NASDAQ:WWD) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Oct 24
Do Woodward's (NASDAQ:WWD) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Is There An Opportunity With Woodward, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WWD) 40% Undervaluation?

Sep 23
Is There An Opportunity With Woodward, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WWD) 40% Undervaluation?

Woodward Stock: Long-Term Prospects Remain Strong Despite Recent Dip

Sep 11

What Is Woodward, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WWD) Share Price Doing?

Sep 10
What Is Woodward, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WWD) Share Price Doing?

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Aug 13
Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Woodward, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For Next Year

Jul 31
Woodward, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For Next Year

Woodward, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WWD) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

Jul 29
Woodward, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WWD) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

Here's Why We Think Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) Is Well Worth Watching

Jul 15
Here's Why We Think Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) Is Well Worth Watching

Woodward Stock: Upgrade As Free Cash Flow Soars

Jun 26

Estimating The Fair Value Of Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD)

Jun 17
Estimating The Fair Value Of Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD)

Why Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) Could Be Worth Watching

May 21
Why Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) Could Be Worth Watching

Results: Woodward, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts

May 06
Results: Woodward, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts

Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Apr 22
Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Woodward: An Upgrade Is Warranted After A Costly Misjudgment

Apr 11

Market Participants Recognise Woodward, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WWD) Earnings

Apr 09
Market Participants Recognise Woodward, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WWD) Earnings

Should You Be Adding Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) To Your Watchlist Today?

Mar 26
Should You Be Adding Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) To Your Watchlist Today?

Woodward, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year

Feb 01
Woodward, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year

Why Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) Could Be Worth Watching

Jan 18
Why Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) Could Be Worth Watching

We Think Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Jan 03
We Think Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Woodward makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:WWD Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 243,324373296141
30 Jun 243,247372278138
31 Mar 243,200355269133
31 Dec 233,083293270134
30 Sep 232,915232259132
30 Jun 232,778204251130
31 Mar 232,591159230128
31 Dec 222,460171195123
30 Sep 222,383172191120
30 Jun 222,313168183118
31 Mar 222,255177185115
31 Dec 212,250197187110
30 Sep 212,246209180117
30 Jun 212,207216183116
31 Mar 212,174206191121
31 Dec 202,313229188128
30 Sep 202,496240214133
30 Jun 202,701250206142
31 Mar 202,929278203148
31 Dec 192,968264218157
30 Sep 192,900260208159
30 Jun 192,883267200160
31 Mar 192,719250198159
31 Dec 182,509211182152
30 Sep 182,326180190148
30 Jun 182,213168180146
31 Mar 182,174173175142
31 Dec 172,126172184135
30 Sep 172,099201175127
30 Jun 172,083201191124
31 Mar 172,042199182120
31 Dec 162,021202172121
30 Sep 162,023181172125
30 Jun 161,995168152129
31 Mar 161,982160155132
31 Dec 151,996163156131
30 Sep 152,038181177134
30 Jun 152,041183160136
31 Mar 152,071185161137
31 Dec 142,060186158143
30 Sep 142,001166155138
30 Jun 141,994167168131
31 Mar 141,954144167131
31 Dec 131,957142169130

Quality Earnings: WWD has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: WWD's current net profit margins (11.2%) are higher than last year (8%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: WWD's earnings have grown by 5.3% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: WWD's earnings growth over the past year (60.5%) exceeds its 5-year average (5.3% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: WWD earnings growth over the past year (60.5%) exceeded the Aerospace & Defense industry 21.3%.

Return on Equity

High ROE: WWD's Return on Equity (17.1%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 02:03
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/09/30

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Woodward, Inc. is covered by 28 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullAlembic Global Advisors
Peter LisnicBaird
David StraussBarclays