Woodward Q3 FY2026: Sales Surge 21%, EPS Jumps 36% as Aerospace and Industrial Demand Soars
WWD sits 52% above its 52-week low of $233.31.
Summary
Woodward reported Q3 FY2026 earnings with 21% sales growth and 36% EPS growth, fueled by commercial aerospace aftermarket and industrial power generation demand. The company also disclosed a $120.7M acquisition, a $180M divestiture, and aggressive share repurchases.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · WWD
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Q3 Sales Up 21%, EPS Up 36%
Net sales reached $1.11B, with Aerospace up 18.9% and Industrial up 25.5%. Diluted EPS of $2.40 beat the prior year's $1.76 by 36.4%, driven by volume growth and price realization.
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Full-Year Guidance Raised
Management raised FY2026 EPS guidance to $9.30-$9.50, reflecting confidence in sustained demand across commercial aerospace, defense, and industrial power generation markets.
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$120.7M Valve Research Acquisition
On April 1, 2026, Woodward acquired Valve Research & Manufacturing, adding precision solenoid, check, and relief valves to its Aerospace portfolio, with $69.3M in goodwill recognized.
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$180M Pilot Controls Divestiture
Woodward agreed to sell its Aerospace pilot controls product line to ONTIC for $180M, expected to close in FY2027, as part of portfolio rationalization.
Analysis · WWD · Manufacturing
A standout quarter for Woodward, with 21% sales growth and 36% EPS growth, underscores robust demand across both Aerospace and Industrial segments. The company is channeling significant investment into capacity and R&D to secure next-generation aircraft programs, while simultaneously executing a major $1.8B buyback and reshaping its portfolio. While the recent 8-K previewed the positive momentum, this 10-Q delivers the full financial detail and strategic context.
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At the time of this filing, WWD was trading at $355.39 on NASDAQ in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $21.2B. The 52-week trading range was $233.31 to $450.92. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.