Alpha Wave Global LP Boosts Stake in Woodward, Inc.

Hedge fund increases position in aerospace and industrial technology company

Mar. 14, 2026 at 7:04am

Alpha Wave Global LP, a hedge fund, has increased its stake in Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) by 8.5% during the third quarter, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund now owns 117,883 shares of the technology company, making it Woodward's 6th largest institutional investor.

Why it matters

Woodward is a global leader in the design, manufacture and service of control systems and components for the aerospace and industrial markets. The increase in Alpha Wave Global's stake suggests the hedge fund sees continued growth potential in the company, which could signal positive sentiment among institutional investors.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Alpha Wave Global LP purchased an additional 9,270 shares of Woodward during the third quarter, bringing its total position to 117,883 shares. This represents approximately 0.20% of Woodward's outstanding shares and is valued at around $29.79 million based on the stock's closing price at the end of the reporting period.

  • Alpha Wave Global LP increased its stake in Woodward during the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Alpha Wave Global LP

A hedge fund that has increased its position in Woodward, Inc. to become the company's 6th largest institutional investor.

Woodward, Inc.

A global leader in the design, manufacture and service of control systems and components for the aerospace and industrial markets.

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The takeaway

The increase in Alpha Wave Global's stake in Woodward suggests continued institutional confidence in the aerospace and industrial technology company's growth prospects, which could be a positive sign for the stock's future performance.