Woodward, Inc. $WWD is Earnest Partners LLC's 8th Largest Position

Hedge fund raises stake in technology company Woodward, Inc.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 12:04pm

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Earnest Partners LLC, a hedge fund, increased its position in shares of Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) by 0.6% in the third quarter. The fund now owns 1,403,551 shares of the technology company's stock, making it Earnest Partners' 8th largest holding. Woodward is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of control systems and components for the aerospace and industrial markets.

Why it matters

Woodward's stock has seen significant gains over the past year, with the share price rising from around $146 to over $400. The increased stake by Earnest Partners suggests the hedge fund sees further upside potential in the company's shares, which could signal broader investor confidence in Woodward's business outlook and growth prospects.

The details

Earnest Partners LLC raised its position in Woodward by acquiring an additional 8,307 shares during the third quarter. The fund now owns 1,403,551 shares of the technology company, which represents approximately 1.5% of Earnest Partners' total portfolio. Other major institutional investors, including Invesco Ltd. and Bank of America Corp DE, have also increased their holdings in Woodward recently.

  • Earnest Partners LLC raised its position in Woodward in the third quarter of 2026.
  • Woodward paid a quarterly dividend of $0.32 on March 5, 2026.

The players

Earnest Partners LLC

A hedge fund that has increased its stake in Woodward, Inc. to become the company's 8th largest shareholder.

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

Woodward's strong financial performance and growth potential continue to attract institutional investors like Earnest Partners, signaling confidence in the company's long-term prospects in the aerospace and industrial control systems markets.