Woodward, Inc. reported strong second quarter fiscal 2026 results with net sales of $1.1B (+23%) and adjusted net earnings of $139M (+35%). The company raised its full-year sales growth guidance from 14-18% to 20-23% and adjusted EPS guidance from $8.20-$8.60 to $9.15-$9.45, driven by robust demand in both aerospace and industrial segments. Aerospace benefited from commercial services and OEM demand, while industrial grew across transportation, power generation, and oil and gas.

Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.32 per share for the quarter, payable on June 4, 2026, to stockholders of record as of May 21, 2026.

Woodward announced the election of Frederico Fleury Curado to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, effective June 1, 2026. Curado brings over four decades of leadership experience in industrial, energy, and aerospace sectors, including previous roles as CEO of Ultrapar S.A. and Embraer S.A. The appointment is expected to strengthen Woodward's governance and support its long-term growth strategy.

AFI KLM E&M has signed an Elite Licensed Repair Service Facility Agreement with Woodward to provide comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for Woodward components in CFM LEAP engines. The partnership strengthens AFI KLM E&M's position as a CFM Premier MRO Provider and enhances access to certified repair capabilities for airline operators globally.

Woodward and Lufthansa Technik have entered an Elite Licensed Repair Service Facility Agreement to provide comprehensive repair and overhaul services for Woodward components on CFM LEAP engines. As the first independent MRO in Woodward's two-tier global support network, Lufthansa Technik will invest in advanced tooling and equipment to deliver OEM-aligned services for fuel controls, actuators, and valves, enhancing service resilience for Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX operators.

Woodward, Inc. has agreed to sell its pilot controls product line to Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing. The transaction includes pilot control products manufactured in Illinois and is part of Woodward's strategy to optimize its portfolio and focus on core growth areas. Woodward will remain a supplier of certain components and provide transition services for 9-12 months post-closing.

Woodward, Inc. announced it will report fiscal 2026 second quarter financial results on April 29, 2026, with a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET. The company also announced an agreement to acquire Valve Research & Manufacturing Company (VRM), a manufacturer of high-precision flow control valves.

Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) announced it has agreed to acquire Valve Research & Manufacturing Company (VRM), a Florida-based manufacturer of high-precision flow control valves for aerospace applications. The acquisition adds solenoid valves, check valves, and relief valves to Woodward's aerospace controls portfolio and enables growth opportunities in commercial and defense aerospace OEM applications. VRM's approximately 130 employees and expertise in precision flow control will complement Woodward's existing capabilities. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026.

Woodward, an aerospace and defense supplier, saw its stock surge 13.42% after reporting strong fiscal Q1 2026 results with 29% year-over-year sales growth to $996 million and adjusted earnings per share of $2.17, significantly beating Wall Street estimates of $1.65. The company raised its full-year guidance and increased its quarterly dividend by 14%, citing broad-based demand across commercial airlines, defense, power generation, and other sectors.

Woodward, Inc. reported first quarter fiscal 2026 results with net sales of $996M (+29% YoY) and net earnings of $134M (+54% YoY), driven by strong demand across both Aerospace and Industrial segments. The company raised its full-year FY2026 sales guidance to 14-18% growth (from 7-12%) and EPS guidance to $8.20-$8.60 (from $7.50-$8.00), citing broad-based growth, margin expansion, and operational excellence improvements.

Woodward Inc. announced a 14% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.32 per share, up from $0.28 in the prior quarter. The dividend will be paid on March 5, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 19, 2026.

The global aircraft fuel systems market is valued at USD 10.80 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 19.16 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 5.9%. Growth is driven by surging commercial aircraft deliveries (Boeing and Airbus combined delivered 1,094 aircraft in 2024), strategic defense investments, sustainability mandates, and innovations in fuel injection systems and inerting technologies. North America dominates the market, while Asia Pacific shows the fastest growth potential.