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WWD · 10-Q filed April 30, 2026

WWD earnings analysis

What we found in WWD's 10-Q: the parts that mattered, the offsets in the same document, and what the company said about what comes next.

Our reading of the filing · Free to read, no account needed

Woodward, Inc. delivered impressive Q2 results with a 23.4% increase in revenue to $1.09 billion and an EPS of $2.27, exceeding expectations. This strong performance was driven by substantial growth in both the Aerospace and Industrial segments, prompting management to raise full-year guidance.

What stood out

The parts that mattered.

Pulled out of the filing itself, with the figures the company reported.

Strong Revenue Growth
Revenue surged by 23.4% year-over-year, reaching $1.09 billion.
Exceeds EPS Expectations
Reported EPS of $2.27, compared to estimates of $2.07, an increase of 27.5% from $1.78 in the prior year.
Improved Margins
Gross margin increased to 29.0%, up from 27.2%, reflecting better pricing and cost management.
Aerospace Segment Growth
Aerospace segment revenue rose by 24.8% to $703.3 million compared to $561.7 million last year.
Industrial Segment Performance
Industrial segment also grew, reporting $387.2 million in revenue, up from $321.9 million, a 20.2% increase.
Cash Flow Improvement
Free cash flow for the first half was $108.5 million, up from $60.4 million last year, indicating enhanced financial health.
What to watch

And the other side of it.

The offsets in the same document — the things a summary that only listed the good news would have left out.

Increased Restructuring Charges
Restructuring charges amounted to $6.8 million in Q2, reflecting ongoing adjustments in business operations.
Free Cash Flow Decline in Q1
Free cash flow dropped to $70 million in Q1 from $181 million in Q4 2025, raising liquidity concerns.
Rising Debt Levels
Total debt increased to $1.12 billion from $702.2 million as of September 30, 2025, indicating a higher leverage ratio.
The numbers

What they reported.

What the company itself reported, taken out of the document.

Earnings per share
$2.27
Gross margin
29.0%
Segment
Aerospace: $703.3M
Segment
Industrial: $387.2M
Guidance

What they said about what is next.

Management raised full-year guidance based on strong demand and performance.

How we read the filing overall

The filing reads better than the one before it.

One reading of one document. It is not advice, and it is not a forecast.
Earlier filings

What came before.

10-Q · May 1, 2025
Woodward reported quarterly revenue of $883,629,000 (up $48,286,000 vs. Q2 prior year) and diluted EPS of $1.78 (vs. $1.56 prior year). Aerospace was the primary growth driver (Aerospace sales $561,729,000 vs.…
10-Q · February 4, 2025
Woodward reported quarterly net sales of $772,725,000 (down $14,005,000 or 1.8% vs. $786,730,000) with diluted EPS of $1.42 (down $0.04 vs. $1.46). Aerospace grew while Industrial weakened; operating margin compressed…
10-K · November 26, 2024
Woodward emphasizes its strategy of providing energy control and optimization solutions to Aerospace and Industrial OEMs and aftermarket customers, leveraging long certification cycles and deep customer collaboration as…
10-Q · August 2, 2024
Woodward reported quarterly revenue of $847,688,000 and diluted EPS of $1.63 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, both higher than the prior-year quarter. Aerospace and Industrial segments both grew (Aerospace to…

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