Woodward Earns 'Moderate Buy' Rating from Analysts

Analysts see potential upside for the aerospace and industrial technology company.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:34am

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Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) has received a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating from 14 analysts covering the company, with three hold recommendations, nine buy recommendations, and two strong buy recommendations. The average 12-month price target is $379.50.

Why it matters

Woodward is a major supplier of control systems and components for the aerospace and industrial markets, so analyst sentiment on the stock can signal broader industry trends and growth opportunities.

The details

Several research firms have recently issued reports on Woodward. UBS Group reaffirmed a 'buy' rating, Melius Research upgraded the stock to 'buy', and Wells Fargo initiated coverage with an 'overweight' rating and $440 price target. The company's stock has traded between $162.85 and $403.31 over the past 52 weeks.

  • Woodward reported Q4 2025 earnings on February 2, 2026.
  • The company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share on March 5, 2026.

The players

Woodward, Inc.

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

UBS Group

A global investment bank and financial services company that reaffirmed its 'buy' rating on Woodward.

Melius Research

An independent equity research firm that upgraded Woodward's rating to 'buy'.

Wells Fargo & Company

A major U.S. bank that initiated coverage of Woodward with an 'overweight' rating and $440 price target.

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The takeaway

Woodward's strong analyst sentiment reflects its position as a leading supplier of critical aerospace and industrial technologies, with potential for continued growth as the company navigates industry trends and market conditions.