Woodward Inc.
S&P 500WWD/Industrials · Aerospace & Defense/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
0.28%
$1.20 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
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
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Very SafeAbout 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
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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%
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