• Goldman Sachs sets a new price target of $408 for NASDAQ:WWD, indicating a potential 9.92% increase.
• Woodward reports a 60.7% increase in EPS to $2.17 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, surpassing Zacks Consensus Estimate by 31.5%.
• The company's net sales reached $996 million, a 29% year-over-year increase, driven by strong demand in the Aerospace and Industrial sectors.

Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) is a prominent player in the Aerospace and Industrial sectors, providing control solutions for the management of energy, air, and motion. The company has a strong market presence, competing with other industry giants in delivering innovative solutions. Recently, Goldman Sachs set a new price target of $408 for WWD, indicating a potential 9.92% increase from its current trading price of $371.17.

Woodward's financial performance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 has been impressive. The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.17, marking a 60.7% increase from the previous year. This figure also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 31.5%, showcasing the company's strong financial health. The net sales for the quarter reached $996 million, a 29% year-over-year increase, driven by robust demand in both the Aerospace and Industrial sectors.

The Aerospace sector, in particular, has been a significant contributor to Woodward's success. The company experienced margin expansion due to a richer services mix and increased demand from defense original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). This strong performance has led Woodward to raise its sales and EPS outlook for fiscal 2026, reflecting confidence in its growth trajectory. Following these announcements, WWD's stock saw a 15% increase in after-hours trading, indicating positive investor sentiment.

Currently, WWD's stock is priced at $371.17, reflecting a 13.42% increase or $43.92. The stock has fluctuated between a low of $364.02 and a high of $384.66 today, with the latter marking its highest price over the past year. The lowest price for the stock in the past year was $146.82. With a market capitalization of approximately $22.27 billion and a trading volume of 2,382,737 shares, Woodward continues to demonstrate its strong market position.