Woodward, Inc. has recently released its 10-Q report, providing a detailed look into its financial performance. The company, founded in 1870 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, operates through two segments: Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment provides control solutions for turbine engines, aircraft, and defense systems, while the Industrial segment offers products for industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, and reciprocating engines.
In the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, Woodward reported consolidated net sales of $915.4 million, marking an 8.0% increase compared to the same period in fiscal year 2024. For the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, consolidated net sales reached $2.57 billion, reflecting a 4.1% increase from the same period in fiscal year 2024.
The Aerospace segment contributed $595.9 million in net sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, up from $517.6 million in the same period of fiscal year 2024. For the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, the Aerospace segment reported net sales of $1.65 billion, compared to $1.48 billion in the same period of fiscal year 2024.
On the other hand, the Industrial segment reported net sales of $319.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, down from $330.1 million in the same period of fiscal year 2024. For the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, the Industrial segment's net sales were $920.2 million, compared to $993.9 million in the same period of fiscal year 2024.
Woodward's earnings before income taxes for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 amounted to $126.8 million, representing 13.9% of net sales. The net earnings for the same period reached $108.4 million, accounting for 11.8% of net sales.
The company's liquidity highlights revealed that for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was $237.9 million, with free cash flow amounting to $159.4 million.
Woodward's 10-Q report provides a comprehensive overview of its financial performance, highlighting the company's position and trajectory in the aerospace and industrial markets. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved 0.9% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $259.40. For the full picture, make sure to review Woodward's 10-Q report.