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FORT COLLINS, CO—Charles P. Blankenship, Chairman and CEO of Woodward , Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD), executed significant stock transactions as reported in a recent SEC filing. The transactions come as Woodward’s stock trades near its 52-week high of $218.52, with the company’s market capitalization reaching $13 billion. On May 23 and May 27, 2025, Blankenship sold shares totaling approximately $2.1 million. The sales occurred at prices ranging from $204.81 to $214.59 per share.
In addition to the sales, Blankenship acquired shares through the exercise of stock options. The acquisitions, which took place on the same dates, involved a total of $911,675 worth of stock, with prices per share ranging from $83.24 to $98.34.
These transactions were conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, as noted in the filing. Following these activities, Blankenship’s direct ownership of Woodward common stock stands at 73,117 shares. For deeper insights into Woodward’s valuation and 18 additional key investment tips, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Woodward reported its fiscal second quarter 2025 earnings, with an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.69, surpassing the forecast of $1.45. The company’s revenue also exceeded expectations, reaching $884 million compared to the anticipated $838.83 million. This performance was driven by a strong demand in the aerospace sector, particularly with defense original equipment sales surging by 52%. Following these results, Woodward revised its fiscal year 2025 sales guidance to a range of $3.375 billion to $3.500 billion, with adjusted EPS guidance between $5.95 and $6.25.
Additionally, Truist Securities raised Woodward’s stock price target to $232, maintaining a Buy rating, after observing the company’s operations and potential for margin growth in its aerospace segment. UBS also increased its price target for Woodward to $220 from $200, citing the company’s solid financial performance and conservative guidance. UBS noted that Woodward’s aerospace margins benefited from a favorable aftermarket mix, despite a conservative outlook for the second half of the fiscal year. These developments reflect a continued confidence in Woodward’s growth trajectory and its position within the aerospace and defense market.
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