Woodward announced the appointment of Paxton McVoy as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective October 19, 2026. McVoy, who previously served as Senior Vice President and CIO at Veralto, will lead Woodward's global IT organization and digital strategy, including ERP, data analytics, AI, and cybersecurity initiatives.

The article explains how to identify stocks likely to beat earnings expectations using Zacks' Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) filter, which compares the most accurate analyst estimates to consensus estimates. It highlights two aerospace stocks with positive ESP metrics: ATI with a Strong Buy rating and +1.09% ESP ahead of October 29 earnings, and Woodward with a Buy rating and +0.87% ESP ahead of November 23 earnings, suggesting both may deliver positive earnings surprises.

Woodward, Inc. announced a cash dividend of $0.32 per share for the quarter, payable on December 3, 2026. The aerospace and industrial equipment company, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a global leader in energy conversion and control solutions.

AI data centers are driving massive demand for natural gas power turbines to generate onsite electricity, with prices expected to nearly triple by end of 2025. Supply cannot keep up with demand, benefiting major turbine manufacturers. GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are the primary beneficiaries, with Caterpillar and Woodward also gaining from this trend.

Woodward, Inc. announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share, payable on September 3, 2026, to stockholders of record as of August 20, 2026. The aerospace and industrial equipment company, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a global leader in energy conversion and control solutions.

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.