Wolfe Research has upgraded Woodward Inc (WWD) from Peer Perform to Outperform, reflecting a more optimistic outlook on the company's future. This change, effective October 2, 2025, comes as Woodward continues to navigate the aerospace and industrial markets, where it designs and manufactures control solutions.
Currently, Woodward's stock trades at $259.68, supported by a market cap of $15.8 billion and a P/E ratio of 40.84. The company reported a strong earnings performance in Q3 2025, with an EPS of $1.76, surpassing estimates by 6.4%. Such results demonstrate the company's ability to exceed market expectations consistently.
Woodward operates in two segments: Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment provides critical fuel controls and airframe solutions, while the Industrial segment focuses on clean power generation technologies. As the company prepares for its upcoming earnings report on July 27, 2026, analysts estimate an EPS of $2.04 and revenue of $995.4 million.
Analyst ratings are an important aspect of market activity, but they represent one of many factors to consider. Investors should weigh these insights alongside company fundamentals, industry trends, and personal financial goals. Analyst sentiment can shift as new data emerges, and opinions may vary among different firms.
In the last 90 days, Woodward has seen several analyst actions, including upgrades from Wolfe Research and Alembic Global, indicating growing confidence in the company's trajectory. As of November 1, 2025, the analyst consensus stands at a Buy rating, with 3 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, and 5 Hold ratings among a total of 15 analysts.