Woodward, Inc.
The business
Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) operates as a global provider of motion control solutions and components serving the aerospace, defense, industrial, and energy markets. The company's website is www.woodward.com.
The company designs and manufactures fuel injection systems, turbine controls, and actuation systems that regulate power and motion in aircraft engines, industrial turbines, and other critical applications. Woodward's core competency lies in precision control technologies that enhance efficiency, safety, and performance across its customer base.
Woodward operates through multiple business segments serving distinct markets. The aerospace segment supplies fuel systems and engine controls for commercial and military aircraft. The industrial segment provides turbine controls and combustion systems for power generation and oil and gas applications. The company also serves defense contractors and original equipment manufacturers across various industries.
The company maintains a significant global footprint with manufacturing facilities, engineering centers, and sales offices across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. Woodward employs thousands of engineers, technicians, and support staff dedicated to research, development, and manufacturing of its control systems and components.
Woodward has established itself through decades of innovation in motion control technology, building strong relationships with leading aerospace manufacturers, turbine producers, and industrial equipment makers. The company's competitive advantages include proprietary control algorithms, extensive engineering expertise, established supply chain relationships, and regulatory certifications required in highly regulated aerospace and defense markets.
The company's business model centers on long-term contracts with original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket support services. Woodward generates revenue through initial equipment sales, spare parts distribution, maintenance services, and system upgrades. This diversified revenue approach provides stability across economic cycles while maintaining exposure to growth in global energy demand and aerospace production.
Woodward International Holding B.V., a Dutch subsidiary, serves as the issuer of the senior notes detailed in this agreement, with Woodward, Inc. providing the parent guarantee for these obligations.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Electronic Equipment
- HQ
- FORT COLLINS, CO
- FY end
- 09/30
- CIK
- 0000108312
- SIC
- 3620
Ownership
Who holds Woodward, Inc. · N-PORT 2026Q1 · 13F 2026-03-31
Top fund holders
| Fund | % of fund | Value |
|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF IJH · iShares Trust | 0.67% | $706.48M |
| VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET INDEX FUND VTI · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS | 0.03% | $677.34M |
| VANGUARD SMALL-CAP INDEX FUND VB · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS | 0.30% | $492.00M |
| VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GROWTH INDEX FUND VBK · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS | 0.71% | $275.31M |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF ITA · iShares Trust | 1.80% | $242.73M |
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