Woodward, Inc. WWD 69.37
Technology · NASDAQ · Data as of 2026-07-30
Woodward, Inc. (WWD) has delivered +5.5% annualized revenue growth, +7.7% earnings growth, and +9.6% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #280 of 1968 stocks overall and #34 of 362 in the Technology sector by Steady Score.
About Woodward, Inc.
Company Overview
Woodward designs control systems and components for aerospace and industrial equipment. Its products manage fuel, air, combustion, power and motion in aircraft engines, turbines, power-generation equipment and other machinery. Aircraft and engine manufacturers, airlines, defense agencies and energy customers use Woodward systems where precise, reliable control affects performance, emissions and safety throughout long equipment operating lives.
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Business Model & Revenue
Revenue comes from original-equipment components, systems and aftermarket parts and service. Aerospace programs require development and qualification before production, followed by repair and replacement demand from the installed fleet. Industrial sales follow turbine, engine and power-equipment activity. Customer production rates, commercial flight hours, defense spending and energy investment drive volume, while engineering and manufacturing execution affect margins.
Key Facts & Market Position
Woodward components are deeply integrated into customer engines and control architectures, making certification and reliability essential. Long aerospace program lives can produce years of aftermarket revenue after initial sales. The company serves a concentrated set of major manufacturers, so platform selection and customer schedules have an outsized effect on future business.