Woodward, Inc. is an independent designer and manufacturer of energy control and optimization solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. The company provides critical systems for fluid energy, combustion, electrical energy, and motion control to enhance equipment efficiency and reliability. Its value proposition centers on partnering with original equipment manufacturers to integrate advanced fuel, actuation, and electronic systems into high-performance platforms.
Based on Q1 2026 · FQ2 FY2026 filing
Provides systems and components for the management of fuel, air, combustion, and motion control in commercial and defense aviation. The segment supports fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, and guided weapons through both new equipment sales and aftermarket services.
Fuel pumps, Metering units, Actuators, Air valves, Fuel nozzles, Thrust reverser actuation systems, Flight deck controls, Servocontrols
Commercial airlines, Military agencies, Prime contractors, Tier-one aerospace suppliers, Repair facilities
Designs and services energy management systems for industrial gas and steam turbines, reciprocating engines, and power generation equipment. These solutions are utilized in oil and gas, power generation, marine, and locomotive transportation applications.
Fuel injection systems, Ignition systems, Industrial actuators, Solenoids, Control systems electronics, Sensors
Equipment packagers, Industrial OEMs, Power generation facilities, Marine and locomotive operators, System integrators
A leading independent provider with significant content on major aircraft platforms and a strong presence in high-barrier markets requiring government certification.
United States, Europe, Asia
Commercial Aviation, Defense and Space, Power Generation, Oil and Gas, Transportation
Aluminum suppliers, Iron and steel providers, Electronic component manufacturers, Specialty metal suppliers (gold, copper, nickel)
Commercial aircraft manufacturers, Defense prime contractors, Turbine and engine OEMs, Commercial airlines, Military depots
Parker-Hannifin
PH
Competitor in motion and fluid control systems
Honeywell International
HON
Competitor in electronic and flight deck controls
Emerson Electric
EMR
Competitor in industrial turbine and power management
Eaton Corporation
ETN
Competitor in aerospace power management
Moog
MOG.A
Competitor in motion control and actuation
Raytheon Technologies
RTX
Competitor in aerospace fuel and air management
General Electric
GE
Strategic joint venture partner for the CFM LEAP engine program
Raytheon Technologies
RTX
Partner for the Pratt & Whitney PurePower engine program
CFM International
Joint venture between GE and Safran for which Woodward developed fuel and air systems
Woodward L'Orange
Industrial segment unit focused on large engine fuel injection systems
Common questions about Woodward
Woodward, Inc. is an independent designer and manufacturer of energy control and optimization solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. The company provides critical systems for fluid energy, combustion, electrical energy, and motion control to enhance equipment efficiency and reliability. Its value proposition centers on partnering with original equipment manufacturers to integrate advanced fuel, actuation, and electronic systems into high-performance platforms.
Woodward (WWD) has a market capitalization of $20.8B and trades on NASDAQ.
Woodward generated $4.0B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $513.8M, representing a net margin of 12.8%. Gross margin stands at 28.4%, with free cash flow of $388.6M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Woodward's key competitors include Parker Hannifin, Honeywell, Emerson, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Woodward has approximately 8,300 employees.