What is the 13F Pro Quality Score for WWD?

13F Pro ranks Woodward, Inc. (WWD) on the 13F Pro Quality Score, a 0–100 composite of 32 fundamental signals including return on invested capital, free cash flow consistency, balance-sheet strength, earnings quality, growth durability, and valuation discipline. The score refreshes after each 10-K and 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. View WWD's current score at https://13fpro.ai/research/WWD (free sign-up required for the full ranking).

Where does 13F Pro source WWD data?

All Woodward, Inc. fundamentals and ownership data come directly from SEC EDGAR. Woodward, Inc. files with the SEC under CIK 108312. 13F Pro ingests XBRL financial facts from 10-K and 10-Q filings, Form 13F-HR institutional holdings, and Form 4 insider transactions, with no third-party rewrites or estimates.

What sector is WWD in?

Woodward, Inc. (WWD) is classified in the Technology sector. 13F Pro publishes sector-level fund flow analysis and quality leaders at https://13fpro.ai/research/sector/technology.

What drives WWD's revenue?

Per Woodward, Inc.'s latest 10-Q filed with the SEC on 2026-04-30, the biggest revenue drivers are: Aerospace ($1,338,218K, +26.8% YoY); Industrial ($748,804K, +24.6% YoY). Figures are extracted from the filing text and machine-verified against the document. Full breakdown at https://13fpro.ai/research/WWD.

What are WWD's largest expenses?

Woodward, Inc.'s latest 10-Q reports these as the largest expense items: Research and development costs ($83,875K, +24.2% YoY); Selling, general and administrative expenses ($197,270K, +28.5% YoY). Sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filing text for Q2 FY2026 (six months ended March 31, 2026).

How often is WWD research updated on 13F Pro?

WWD's fundamentals refresh within hours of each new 10-K or 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. Institutional ownership updates after each quarterly 13F filing window. Insider transactions update after each Form 4 filing. The 13F Pro Quality Score recalculates after every fundamentals refresh.

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13F Pro Quality Score

70.2/100

Rank #325 of 2,879 stocksTOP 25%

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Revenue Growth

65.0/100

Profitability

74.3/100

Balance Sheet

87.6/100

Earnings Quality

62.6/100

Free Cash Flow

55.7/100

Institutional Flow

72.0/100

Revenue Scale

74.1/100

Dilution Risk

60.3/100

WWD Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

AI stock analysis and institutional research for Woodward, Inc. (WWD), a Technology sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores WWD at 70.2/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #325 of 2,879 stocks — the top 25% of the AI-ranked universe. WWD scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (87.6). Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), Woodward, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $1.1B, net income of $134.0M, an operating margin of 15.3%. Top institutional holders of WWD by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. WWD trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 108312. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate WWD daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Woodward, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Woodward, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 76 since 2021, currently 70.2 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

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Fun facts about Woodward, Inc.

Quirks, history, and lore behind WWD — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

1
The Basics
U.S. industrial technology company · listed on Nasdaq · headquartered in Colorado · serves highly specialized energy and motion control markets.
2
The Numbers
Annual revenue in the neighborhood of $3 billion — not a giant, but a very profitable niche player with customers who can't easily shop elsewhere.
3
The History
Founded over 100 years ago, the company built its reputation supplying precision control systems to industries where failure is not an option — literally.
4
The Secret
Its two core end markets are aerospace & defense and industrial energy — think jet engines, turbines, and natural gas compression systems that keep the lights on.
5
The Lore
Its components can be found inside commercial aircraft, military platforms, and the power generation equipment humming quietly behind your city's electrical grid.
6
The Giveaway
This Fort Collins, Colorado company makes fuel systems and actuation controls for aerospace and industrial turbines — and shares its name with a word meaning forward-thinking.

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What's Driving WWD's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown

AI-extracted from Woodward, Inc.'s 10-Q filed 2026-04-30 — Q2 FY2026 (six months ended March 31, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Woodward delivered 26% revenue growth to $2.09B and 36% net earnings growth to $268M, driven by strong Aerospace and Industrial demand, while expanding gross margins and raising full-year investments in manufacturing and R&D.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Total revenue: $2,087,022K+26.0% YoY

Aerospace$1,338,218K+26.8% YoY

Increased airframer production rates, sustained aircraft utilization, higher LEAP and GTF activity, and strong spare LRU sales.

Industrial$748,804K+24.6% YoY

Higher sales volumes, price realization, and favorable foreign currency impacts across power generation, transportation, and oil and gas.

Largest Expense Items

Research and development costs$83,875K+24.2% YoY

Early-stage efforts to compete for next single-aisle aircraft platform and next-generation aircraft program investments.

Selling, general and administrative expenses$197,270K+28.5% YoY

Reserve for product performance claim, higher project-related costs, increased labor costs, and variable compensation.

Margins: Gross margin expanded to 29.1% for the six months ended March 31, 2026 from 25.9% in the prior year, primarily due to higher sales volumes and price realization. Operating margin benefited from operating leverage, though strategic investments in R&D and manufacturing capabilities to support future growth partially offset margin expansion.

Watch Items from the Filing

China on-highway wind-down: $6.8M restructuring charges recorded in Q2, with additional ~$13M expected in fiscal 2026 including equipment relocation, depreciation, and inventory write-offs.
Tariff exposure: Company is importer of record for merchandise subject to IEEPA tariffs; recovery process went live April 20, 2026 with significant uncertainty on timing, amount, and customer pass-through.
Customer concentration: GE Aerospace, Boeing, RTX (Aerospace); Rolls-Royce, Caterpillar (Industrial) represent significant portions of respective segment sales.
Capital intensity: Company is investing significantly in South Carolina manufacturing facility (operational 2027) and next-generation aircraft R&D, with capital expenditures expected to increase meaningfully in H2 2026.

AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.

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Revenue

Q2 2026

$1.1B

Net Income

Q2 2026

$134.0M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$38.2M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

15.3%

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+7.3% YoY

$3.57BFY 2025

FY22 $2.38BFY23 $2.91BFY24 $3.32BFY25 $3.57B

Net Income

+18.5% YoY

$442.1MFY 2025

FY22 $171.7MFY23 $232.4MFY24 $373.0MFY25 $442.1M

EPS (Diluted)

+19.6% YoY

$7.19FY 2025

FY22 $2.71FY23 $3.78FY24 $6.01FY25 $7.19

Total Assets

+6.0% YoY

$4.63BFY 2025

FY22 $3.81BFY23 $4.01BFY24 $4.37BFY25 $4.63B

Total Debt

-13.9% YoY

$825.1MFY 2025

FY22 $778.3MFY23 $797.3MFY24 $958.2MFY25 $825.1M

Op. Cash Flow

+7.3% YoY

$471.3MFY 2025

FY22 $193.6MFY23 $308.5MFY24 $439.1MFY25 $471.3M

Metric	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2020	FY 2019
Revenue	$3.57B +7.3%	$3.32B +14.1%	$2.91B +22.3%	$2.38B -4.5%	$2.50B -13.9%	$2.90B
Net Income	$442.1M +18.5%	$373.0M +60.5%	$232.4M +35.3%	$171.7M -28.6%	$240.4M -7.4%	$259.6M
EPS (Diluted)	$7.19 +19.6%	$6.01 +59.0%	$3.78 +39.5%	$2.71 -27.5%	$3.74 -7.0%	$4.02
Total Assets	$4.63B +6.0%	$4.37B +8.9%	$4.01B +5.4%	$3.81B -2.5%	$3.90B -1.3%	$3.96B
Total Debt	$825.1M -13.9%	$958.2M +20.2%	$797.3M +2.5%	$778.3M -17.2%	$940.1M -13.3%	$1.08B
Operating Cash Flow	$471.3M +7.3%	$439.1M +42.3%	$308.5M +59.3%	$193.6M -44.6%	$349.5M -10.5%	$390.6M

AI Insight: WWD Financial Trends

Revenue surged 28% from Q2 2024 to Q1 2026, but Q1 2026 debt jumped 40% quarter-over-quarter while operating cash flow collapsed.

• Revenue climbed from $848M (Q2 2024) to $1,091M (Q1 2026), a 28% gain driven by consistent growth.

• Net income expanded 31% from $102M (Q2 2024) to $134M (Q1 2026), demonstrating improved profitability.

• Operating cash flow averaged $132M over last four quarters but fell to $91M in Q1 2026, down 61% from Q3 2025 peak.

⚠ Total debt surged to $1,123M in Q1 2026, a $235M spike from Q4 2025 despite equity growth. Debt-to-equity ratio worsened.

⚠ Operating cash flow volatility persists; Q1 2026 slump raises working capital or collection concerns despite revenue strength.

AI Insight: WWD Ratio Trends

Operating margin and ROIC strengthened significantly through 2025, though Q1 2026 shows modest pullback and leverage ticked up.

• Operating margin expanded from 14.4% in Q2 2024 to peak of 17.0% in Q4 2025, with TTM now 15.6%.

• ROIC climbed from 15.8% in Q2 2024 to 19.5% in Q4 2025, indicating improved capital efficiency.

• Debt-to-equity declined from 0.44 in Q2 2024 to 0.32 in Q3 2025, strengthening balance sheet.

⚠ Operating margin and ROIC both fell in Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025 (17.0%→15.3% OpMargin, 19.5%→18.4% ROIC).

⚠ Debt-to-equity rebounded to 0.44 in Q1 2026, highest level since Q2 2024, reversing deleveraging trend.

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Top Institutional Holders of WWD

BlackRock, Inc.
$2.3B6,314,583 sh
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$956.6M2,672,788 sh
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$913.4M2,551,860 sh
EAGLE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$882.0M2,464,338 sh
STATE STREET CORP
$831.8M2,323,982 sh
FMR LLC
$789.4M2,205,651 sh
Newport Trust Company, LLC
$718.4M2,007,149 sh
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$590.9M1,650,750 sh
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership
$504.4M1,409,344 sh
EARNEST PARTNERS LLC
$462.2M1,291,248 sh

Fund	Value	Shares
BlackRock, Inc.	$2.3B	6,314,583
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	$956.6M	2,672,788
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC	$913.4M	2,551,860
EAGLE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	$882.0M	2,464,338
STATE STREET CORP	$831.8M	2,323,982
FMR LLC	$789.4M	2,205,651
Newport Trust Company, LLC	$718.4M	2,007,149
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC	$590.9M	1,650,750
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership	$504.4M	1,409,344
EARNEST PARTNERS LLC	$462.2M	1,291,248

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