Woodward, Inc. Reports 13.12% Stock Increase

By Bobby Samwell • Tuesday, November 25 15:32 • Permanent Link

Woodward, Inc. has recently released its 10-K report, providing a comprehensive insight into its financial performance and operations. The company, founded in 1870 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, operates through two segments: Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment offers a range of products for commercial and military aircraft, rotorcraft, and defense systems, while the Industrial segment provides control solutions for various turbine and reciprocating engine-powered equipment.

In the 10-K report, Woodward, Inc. reported its financial highlights for the year ended September 30, 2025, compared to the previous year. The consolidated net sales for 2025 reached $3,567,064 thousand, showing an increase from the previous year's $3,324,249 thousand. The Aerospace segment's net sales amounted to $2,312,806 thousand, marking an increase from the previous year's $2,028,618 thousand. The Industrial segment's net sales were $1,254,258 thousand, slightly lower than the previous year's $1,295,631 thousand.

The operating profit for the Aerospace segment in 2025 was $506,613 thousand, with segment earnings as a percentage of segment net sales at 21.9%, up from 19.0% in the previous year. The Industrial segment's operating profit for 2025 was $182,524 thousand, with segment earnings as a percentage of segment net sales at 14.6%, down from 17.7% in the previous year. The consolidated net earnings for 2025 were $442,111 thousand, an increase from the previous year's $372,971 thousand.

Woodward, Inc. reported an effective tax rate of 15.2% for 2025, down from 17.8% in the previous year. The consolidated diluted earnings per share for 2025 were $7.19, up from $6.01 in the previous year. The company's adjusted net earnings for 2025 were $423,553 thousand, compared to $379,136 thousand in the previous year. The adjusted diluted earnings per share for 2025 were $6.89, up from $6.11 in the previous year.

Following these announcements, the company's shares moved 13.12%, and are now trading at a price of $295.44. For more information, read the company's full 10-K submission here.

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