Woodward, Inc.
WWD
Rank in Stocks
#1191
Woodward, Inc. (WWD) stands as a prominent global entity, specializing in the... Woodward, Inc. (WWD) stands as a prominent global entity, specializing in the engineering, production, and maintenance of advanced control solutions for both the aerospace and industrial sectors. The company organizes its operations into two distinct divisions: Aerospace and Industrial. Within its Aerospace segment, Woodward delivers a comprehensive array of crucial components. This includes fuel pumps, metering units, various types of actuators, air and specialized valves, fuel nozzles, and thrust reverser actuation systems, primarily designed for turbine engines and nacelles. Additionally, it provides flight deck controls, servocontrols, motors, and sensors for aircraft applications. These sophisticated offerings are integral to a wide range of platforms, encompassing commercial and private airplanes and rotorcraft, military fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, guided munitions, and diverse defense systems. Beyond initial sales, this segment also offers extensive aftermarket services such as maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) to commercial airlines, repair facilities, military depots, independent repair shops, and direct end-users. Products are supplied to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), tier-one suppliers, and various contractors, alongside aftermarket sales comprising provisioning spares, replacements, and individual parts. The Industrial segment offers an equally vital portfolio of products, including actuators, valves, pumps, sophisticated fuel injection systems, solenoids, ignition systems, speed control mechanisms, integrated electronics and software solutions, and sensors. These are essential for optimizing the performance of industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors, and reciprocating engines. For its industrial offerings, including aftermarket products and associated services, this segment distributes to OEMs through an established network of independent distributors, as well as directly serving end-users. Woodward, Inc. was established in 1870 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Share Price
$327.95
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$19.36B
Change (1 day)
-1.60%
Change (1 year)
32.50%
Country
US
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Category
Industrials
Operating Margin for Woodward, Inc. (WWD)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 16.03%
According to Woodward, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 16.03%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 12.88%.
Operating Margin history for Woodward, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 16.03% | 11.86% |
| 2025 | 14.33% | 11.26% |
| 2024 | 12.88% | 9.34% |
| 2023 | 11.78% | 323.74% |
| 2022 | 2.78% | -74.16% |
| 2021 | 10.76% | -9.20% |
| 2020 | 11.85% | 54.30% |
| 2019 | 7.68% | -32.63% |
| 2018 | 11.40% | -11.21% |
| 2017 | 12.84% | 8.72% |
| 2016 | 11.81% | -8.80% |
| 2015 | 12.95% | 4.27% |
| 2014 | 12.42% | 7.16% |
| 2013 | 11.59% | -2.44% |
| 2012 | 11.88% | -4.27% |
| 2011 | 12.41% | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 12.49% | 30.92% |
| 2009 | 9.54% | -33.15% |
| 2008 | 14.27% | 14.90% |
| 2007 | 12.42% | 27.25% |
| 2006 | 9.76% | 20.35% |
| 2005 | 8.11% | 15.86% |
| 2004 | 7.00% | 67.46% |
| 2003 | 4.18% | -63.72% |
| 2002 | 11.52% | -16.16% |
| 2001 | 13.74% | 36.85% |
| 2000 | 10.04% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| -18.43% | -101.15% |
US
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| 20.79% | -98.70% |
US
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| 11.21% | -99.30% |
US
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| 0.00% | - |
NL
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| 12.69% | -99.21% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.