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Director John D. Cohn of Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) sold 1,750 shares of company stock on September 8, 2025, at a price of $244.3151, for a total of $427,551. The transaction occurred as Woodward’s stock trades near its 52-week high of $267.44, following a robust 37% gain over the past six months. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company currently maintains a GOOD financial health rating.
On the same day, Cohn also exercised options to acquire 1,750 shares of Woodward , Inc. common stock at a price of $62.57, for a total value of $109,497. Following these transactions, Cohn directly owns 20,963 shares of the company, representing a stake in this $14.32 billion market cap industrial firm. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently trading at a P/E ratio of 36.6, suggesting premium valuation levels. Investors seeking detailed insights can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively to InvestingPro subscribers.
In other recent news, Woodward Inc. reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for its third fiscal quarter of 2025. The company achieved earnings per share of $1.76, surpassing forecasts of $1.63, and reported revenue of $915 million, exceeding expectations of $887.06 million. UBS has raised its price target for Woodward to $299 from $283, maintaining a Buy rating, following the company’s 30% growth in the aftermarket segment. Similarly, TD Cowen increased its price target to $290 from $260, maintaining a Hold rating, noting a 3% sales beat and attributing the earnings per share beat to a lower tax rate.
Additionally, Woodward announced key leadership changes in its aerospace and industrial segments, with Shawn McLevige appointed as President of the Aerospace Segment. McLevige will report directly to Chairman and CEO Chip Blankenship. These developments reflect Woodward’s ongoing strategic initiatives and performance in the aerospace sector.
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