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Woodward Inc (WWD) Earnings: 3Q Sales Exceed Expectations at $915.4M, Full-Year Guidance Raised

  • Woodward’s third-quarter net sales reached $915.4 million, exceeding estimates of $886.3 million.
  • Net sales increased by 8% year-over-year, reflecting strong performance.
  • The company is optimistic about its fourth quarter, prompting an increase in full-year sales and earnings guidance.
  • Despite strong sales, Woodward has lowered its full-year free cash flow guidance due to a dynamic supply chain and production demands.
  • Robust demand across end markets and effective global team execution contributed to the strong third-quarter results.
  • There was a sequential improvement in commercial OEM and defense services, although they were initially lower.
  • The Aerospace segment experienced significant sales growth and margin expansion due to smart defense and commercial services demand.
  • An anticipated decline in sales in China’s on-highway natural gas truck market partially offset these gains.
  • Analyst recommendations include 5 buys and 7 holds, with no sells reported.

Woodward Inc on Smartkarma

Woodward Inc, a company under analyst coverage on Smartkarma, is receiving attention from Baptista Research for its recent performance in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Despite challenges from decreased volumes in China’s on-highway market, Woodward showed resilience with a 6% rise in net sales and a 4% increase in adjusted earnings per share. Notably, excluding the impacts from China, the company demonstrated even stronger growth, with a 12% revenue increase and a significant 22% rise in operating earnings. Baptista Research is examining various factors that may influence Woodward’s stock price in the near future and is conducting an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

Baptista Research also delves into Woodward’s Aerospace division in their analysis, highlighting a mixed performance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. With net sales at $773 million, reflecting a slight 2% decrease year-over-year, Woodward faced varying influences across its Aerospace and Industrial segments. Earnings per share dipped from $1.46 to $1.42, with adjusted earnings per share also declining from $1.45 to $1.35. The report explores the potential impact of aftermarket power plays and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) growth on Woodward’s future prospects, indicating areas where improvements could be made to drive growth and profitability.


A look at Woodward Inc Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend2
Growth4
Resilience3
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.2

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Woodward Inc, a company known for designing and manufacturing energy control systems and components for various industries, including aerospace and power generation, has received a mix of scores in the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a high momentum score of 5, Woodward Inc shows strong potential for growth and market performance in the near future. Coupled with a growth score of 4, indicating positive prospects for expanding its business operations, Woodward Inc seems poised for long-term success in the industry.

While Woodward Inc scores moderately in value and dividend factors with scores of 2, the company demonstrates resilience with a score of 3, suggesting it has the capability to weather challenges and maintain its market position. Overall, Woodward Inc‘s Smartkarma Smart Scores paint a promising outlook for the company, highlighting its growth potential and momentum in the market.


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