Woodward, Inc. (WWD) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
Woodward, Inc. (WWD) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, WWD is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
Woodward, Inc. is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $19.40B. It ranks number 2 by market capitalization among the 10 Electrical Industrial Apparatus issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For WWD, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 17.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 9.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.1%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How WWD ranks among 5184 stocks
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Woodward, Inc. (WWD) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Electrical Industrial Apparatus peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | WWD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $19.40B | 2/10 |
| P/E Ratio | 36.54x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 7.84x | 3/7 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.37% | – |
| EPS | $8.99 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $41.90 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $71.00 | – |
| FCF/Share | $6.38 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | WWD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 22.3% | – |
| ROA | 10.6% | – |
| Gross Margin | 29.5% | 2/6 |
| Net Margin | 13.2% | 1/5 |
| EBT Margin | 16.5% | 1/6 |
| Tax Rate | 20.0% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | WWD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.65x | 8/10 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.14x | 8/9 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.10x | 3/7 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.10x | 4/6 |
| Working Capital | $917M | 2/10 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | WWD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $585M | 1/9 |
| Free Cash Flow | $377M | 1/8 |
| Capital Spending | -$209M | 8/8 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 54.1% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | 35.9% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 9.0% | 3/6 |
| CapEx/Sales | 5.0% | 4/6 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | WWD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.81x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 6.8x | 4/5 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.1x | 4/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 3.9x | 3/6 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 54 days | 2/5 |
| Days Inventory | 89 days | 4/7 |
| Payables Period | 41 days | 4/7 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 103 days | 4/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | WWD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.19B | 1/6 |
| Net Income | $552M | 1/5 |
| R&D Expense | $172M | 3/8 |
| SG&A Expense | $391M | 1/7 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $2.96B | 1/8 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | WWD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.21 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 13.5% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 59M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 42.4% | – |
| EPS Growth | 42.2% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $2.34B | 45.0% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $475M | 9.1% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $618M | 11.9% of assets |
| Inventory | $725M | 13.9% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $2.72B | 52.4% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $1.09B | 21.0% of assets |
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Woodward, Inc. (WWD) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Woodward, Inc. (Electrical Industrial Apparatus): 10 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| WWD Woodward, Inc. | ▶ | $19.40B |
| BE Bloom Energy Corp | ▲ | $65.18B |
| FPS Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. | ▶ | $9.64B |
| PLUG Plug Power Inc | ▶ | $1.93B |
| FCEL Fuelcell Energy Inc | ▲ | $1.04B |
| BLDP Ballard Power Systems Inc. | ▲ | $472M |
| EROC Erock, Inc. | ▶ | $448M |
| NPWR Net Power Inc. | ▲ | $225M |
| EAF Graftech International Ltd | ▲ | $185M |
| SCIA Sci Engineered Materials, Inc. | ▼ | $43M |
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Woodward, Inc. (WWD) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Woodward, Inc. (WWD) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, WWD is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Woodward, Inc. stock predictions?
For WWD, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 17.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 9.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Woodward, Inc. forecasts updated?
Woodward, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Woodward, Inc.'s industry peers?
10 issuers in our coverage, WWD included, share the SEC industry code Electrical Industrial Apparatus. The largest are: Bloom Energy Corp (BE), Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. (FPS), Plug Power Inc (PLUG), Fuelcell Energy Inc (FCEL), Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP), Erock, Inc. (EROC).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.