Woodward Q3 diluted EPS rises 36% to $2.40; raises FY26 adjusted EPS guidance
Woodward reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with net sales of $1.1 billion, up 21%, and diluted EPS of $2.40, up 36% from $1.76. The company raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $9.30 to $9.50 from $9.15 to $9.45, which signals higher expected profit for shareholders, though quarterly free cash flow fell 12% to $87 million.
Key points
- Q3 net sales were $1.1 billion, up 21%; diluted EPS was $2.40 versus $1.76, up 36%.
- Adjusted EPS was $2.52, up 43%, after excluding $9.3 million in restructuring charges.
- FY26 adjusted EPS guidance was raised to $9.30 to $9.50, from $9.15 to $9.45 issued April 29, 2026.
- Industrial segment earnings were $88 million, up 86%; Aerospace segment earnings were $170 million, or 24.0% of sales.
The filing
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