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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001171843-25-007452"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WWD"
cik: "0000108312"
company_name: "Woodward, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-11-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T17:52:19.393358+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Woodward announces new $1.8B three-year share repurchase authorization

## Summary
- Board authorized $1.8B in share repurchases over three years, replacing completed $600M prior authorization.
- Prior $600M authorization was completed in November 2025, more than a year ahead of plan.
- CEO Blankenship cites confidence in long-term growth, cash generation, and commitment to shareholder returns.
- Over past 10 years, Woodward returned ~$2.0B to shareholders (~78% of net earnings) via dividends and buybacks.
- Repurchases subject to market conditions; authorization may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001171843-25-007452
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WWD
- cik: 0000108312
- company_name: Woodward, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-11-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/108312/000117184325007452/0001171843-25-007452-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/108312/000117184325007452/f8k_112025.htm

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