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Woodward Reports Record Sales & Earnings for Fiscal Year 2025
Fiscal 2026 Guidance Reflects Robust Growth FORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today reported financial

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[{"type":"text","content":"Fiscal 2026 Guidance Reflects Robust Growth\nFORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today reported financial results for its fiscal year 2025 and fourth quarter ending September 30, 2025. All amounts are presented on an as reported (U.S. GAAP) basis unless otherwise indicated. All per share amounts are presented on a fully diluted basis. All comparisons are made to the same period of the prior year unless otherwise stated. All references to years are references to the Company’s fiscal year unless otherwise stated. Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Overview Fourth Quarter 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Net sales$995M, +16% $3.6B, +7%Net earnings$138M, +66% $442M, +19%Adjusted net earnings1$129M, +49% $424M, +12%Earnings per share (EPS)$2.23, +64% $7.19, +20%Adjusted EPS1$2.09, +48% $6.89, +13%Net cash provided by operating activities$233M, +65% $471M, +7%Free cash flow1$181M, +54% $340M, -1% \"Woodward delivered another year of record sales in fiscal 2025, driven by strong demand and disciplined execution that expanded earnings and strengthened our foundation for growth,” said Chip Blankenship, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Aerospace delivered substantial sales and margin expansion supported by high aircraft utilization and robust defense activity, while Industrial achieved double-digit growth across power generation and oil & gas markets. “Fiscal 2025 was a pivotal year for Woodward. With enhanced capabilities and deep customer partnerships, we are well positioned to capture opportunities from the next generation of aircraft and energy systems. We remain focused on growth, operational excellence, and innovation to drive sustained performance and long-term shareholder value.” Woodward’s key highlights include: Completed strategic acquisition of Safran’s North American Electromechanical Actuation business, enhancing our existing portfolio with industry-leading Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuation technology and other complementary productsBoard authorized new three-year $1.8 billion share repurchase programSelected by Airbus to supply 12 of the 14 spoiler actuation systems for the A350, our first primary flight control system on a commercial aircraftBroke ground on a cutting-edge facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. This highly automated, vertically integrated site will serve...