Director Eileen P. Paterson of Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) executed a sale of 5,200 shares of company stock on February 5, 2026, generating approximately $1.96 million in proceeds. The sales were completed at prices ranging from $377.93 to $378.31 per share.
On that same date Paterson exercised options to acquire 5,200 shares of Woodward common stock at an exercise price of $79.81 per share, for a stated aggregate value of 415012. After these transactions were recorded, Paterson's direct ownership in Woodward stood at 2,538 shares.
Separately, Woodward released first-quarter fiscal 2026 results that exceeded market expectations. The company reported earnings per share of $2.17, versus a consensus forecast of $1.66. Revenue for the quarter reached $996 million, topping the anticipated $890.37 million.
Following the quarterly report, UBS raised its price target for Woodward to $417 while maintaining a Buy rating, even as the company conveyed a conservative outlook for the approaching quarters. In corporate governance developments, Woodward shareholders approved the election of three directors to the board: David Hess, Mary Petryszyn, and Tana Utley, each to serve a three-year term.
Context and notable items
- Paterson's sale of 5,200 shares produced about $1.96 million, with execution prices between $377.93 and $378.31.
- That same day she exercised options to acquire 5,200 shares at $79.81, listed with a total value of 415012.
- Post-transaction, Paterson directly holds 2,538 shares of Woodward common stock.
- Woodward reported Q1 fiscal 2026 EPS of $2.17 and revenue of $996 million, both above the referenced expectations.
- UBS increased its price target to $417 and kept a Buy rating while the company signaled a conservative near-term outlook.
- Shareholders elected David Hess, Mary Petryszyn, and Tana Utley to three-year terms on the board.
The details above are drawn from company-reported filings and public disclosures on the transactions and quarterly results.