Crawford Investment Counsel Inc. Reduces Woodward, Inc. Stake

Institutional investor cuts position in aerospace and industrial technology company by over 50%

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:19am

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Crawford Investment Counsel Inc., an institutional investor, has reduced its stake in Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) by 50.4% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 3,180 shares of the technology company's stock, down from 6,405 shares previously.

Why it matters

Woodward is a major player in the aerospace and industrial technology sectors, providing critical control systems and components. Crawford's decision to significantly reduce its position in the company could signal a shift in investor sentiment or portfolio strategy, which may be noteworthy for Woodward and the broader market.

The details

According to the SEC filing, Crawford Investment Counsel Inc. sold 3,225 shares of Woodward, reducing its total holdings to 3,180 shares valued at $804,000 as of the most recent reporting period. The institutional investor cited unspecified reasons for the reduction in its Woodward position.

  • Crawford Investment Counsel Inc. made the share sale in the third quarter of the reporting period.

The players

Crawford Investment Counsel Inc.

An institutional investment firm that has reduced its stake in Woodward, Inc.

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

Crawford Investment Counsel's decision to significantly cut its position in Woodward could signal a broader shift in investor sentiment towards the aerospace and industrial technology company. However, without further details on the firm's rationale, it's difficult to draw any definitive conclusions about the long-term outlook for Woodward.