---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001171843-26-002821"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WWD"
cik: "0000108312"
company_name: "Woodward, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-04-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T01:33:17.442220+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Woodward Q2 net sales up 23% to $1.1B; raises FY2026 sales and EPS guidance

## Summary
- Q2 EPS $2.19 (+23% YoY), adjusted EPS $2.27 (+34%); net earnings $134M (+23%).
- Aerospace sales $703M (+25% YoY) driven by commercial services (+36%) and OEM (+30%).
- Industrial sales $387M (+20% YoY) with transportation up 34%; margin improved to 17.0%.
- FY2026 guidance raised: sales growth now 20-23% (prev 14-18%), adjusted EPS $9.15-$9.45.
- Free cash flow $38M in Q2; spent $226M on share repurchases during the quarter.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001171843-26-002821
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WWD
- cik: 0000108312
- company_name: Woodward, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-04-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/108312/000117184326002821/0001171843-26-002821-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/108312/000117184326002821/f8k_042926.htm

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## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  Woodward, Inc. reported Fiscal Year 2026 results: EPS $9.15 - $9.45. Guidance raised.
  - Period: Fiscal Year 2026
  - EPS: $9.15 - $9.45
  - Guidance: raised
  - Result: guidance update
  source text: Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance Based on strong second quarter performance and improved confidence in the second half outlook, Woodward is raising its 2026 sales and earnings guidance. Prior FY26 Guidance Revised FY26 Guidance Issued on February 2, 2026 Issued on April 29, 2026 Total Company Sales growth up 14% to 18% up 20% to 23% Adjusted EPS 3 $8.20 - $8.60 $9.15 - $9.45
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/108312/000117184326002821/0001171843-26-002821-index.htm
- Earnings Releases
  Woodward, Inc. reported Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 results: revenue $1.1 billion, net income $134 million, EPS $2.19.
  - Period: Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026
  - Revenue: $1.1 billion
  - Net income: $134 million
  - EPS: $2.19
  - Result: reported results
  source text: Second Quarter Overview Second Quarter 2026 Year-to-Date 2026 Net sales $1.1B, +23% $2.1B, +26% Net earnings $134M, +23% $268M, +37% Adjusted net earnings 1 $139M, +35% $273M, +47% Earnings per share (EPS) $2.19, +23% $4.36, +36%
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/108312/000117184326002821/0001171843-26-002821-index.htm

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