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Woodward Inc.

S&P 500

WWD/Industrials · Aerospace & Defense/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

0.28%

$1.20 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$436.44P/E51.6MCap25.4BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

93/ 100Very Safe

WWD's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 17.8% fcf payout ratio & 15.0% cfo payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 16.42% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • FCF Payout Ratio: 17.8%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 15.0%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
  • Interest Coverage: 12.4xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.

Risks

No material risks identified across rated metrics.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
17.8%Very Safe
15.0%Very Safe
12.4xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
46.2Very Safe

Profitability

Safe
21.1%Very Safe
29.0%Caution

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
16.4%Very Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About Woodward Inc.

Woodward Inc. designs, manufactures, and services control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets worldwide. It operates through two primary segments: Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment provides systems and products for fuel, air, combustion, and motion control, including fuel pumps, metering units, actuators, air valves, specialty valves, fuel nozzles, and thrust reverser actuation systems for turbine engines and nacelles, as well as flight deck controls, servocontrols, motors, and sensors for aircraft. The Industrial segment offers systems for managing fuel, air, fluids, gases, electricity, motion, and combustion. Woodward Inc. serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and equipment packagers across these sectors, with production and assembly facilities in the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America. The company also engages in distribution agreements for consumable parts like fuel filters, gaskets, and seals for specific engines used in commercial airlines, and licensing for maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. Founded in 1870 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, Woodward Inc. plays a critical role in energy control and optimization solutions for aerospace and industrial applications.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.28%

Annual Dividend

$1.20

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

FCF Payout Ratio

17.85%

52-Week Range

$233.31 - $450.92

Dividend History (2016–2025)

WWD annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

WWD earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 21, 2026

Last Payment Date

June 4, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

13.80%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

16.42%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

10.84%

3-Year Total Growth

47.37%

5-Year Total Growth

113.82%

10-Year Total Growth

180.00%

Income Calculator

WWD Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$43,644.00

Annual Income

$120.00

Quarterly Income

$30.00

Monthly Income

$10.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WWD's current dividend yield?
Woodward Inc. (WWD) currently has a dividend yield of 0.28%, based on a stock price of $436.44 and an annual dividend of $1.20.
When is WWD's next dividend payment date?
WWD's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-21 and the next payment date is 2026-06-04. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does WWD pay in dividends per year?
Woodward Inc. paid $1.12 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has WWD been increasing its dividend?
Woodward Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 16.42% and a 10-year CAGR of 10.84%.
Is WWD's dividend safe?
Woodward Inc. has a payout ratio of —. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 17.85%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is WWD's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Woodward Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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