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Woodward Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Results
Raises Full-Year Guidance FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today reported financial results for its second
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[{"type":"text","content":"Raises Full-Year Guidance\nFORT COLLINS, Colo., April 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2024. 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. Second Quarter Overview Net sales were $835 million, compared to $718 million, an increase of 16 percent.Net earnings were $98 million, or $1.56 per share, compared to net earnings of $36 million, or $0.58 per share.Adjusted net earnings1 were $101 million, or $1.62 per share, compared to adjusted net earnings of $62 million, or $1.01 per share.Net cash provided by operating activities was $144 million for the first half of fiscal 2024, compared to $40 million. Free cash flow1 for the first half of fiscal 2024 was $88 million, compared to negative $4 million. Adjusted free cash flow1 was $90 million for the first half of fiscal 2024, compared to negative $1 million. \"Our focus on operational excellence continues to enable significant sales growth and margin expansion, thanks to the efforts of all our members,” stated Chip Blankenship, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “In Aerospace, both original equipment and aftermarket demonstrated strong growth, and our Industrial segment benefited from growth of our China on-highway business and strong demand in power generation. “Our improving operational performance allows us to capitalize on robust demand for Woodward products and services across both aerospace and industrial markets. Based on these improvements and better visibility, we are raising certain aspects of our full-year guidance. As we drive profitable growth, operational excellence, and innovation, we remain well positioned to deliver long term shareholder value.” Second Quarter Company Results Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 were $835 million, compared to $718 million, an increase of 16 percent. Net earnings were $98 million, or $1.56 per share, for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $36 million, or $0.58 per share. Adjusted net earnings for the second quarter of 2024 were $101 million, or $1.62 per share, compared to $62 million, or $1.01 per share. EBIT1 was $131 million for th...