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Why WWD Stock dropped -3.26% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$304.65 -3.26% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $302.28
Woodward Inc. (WWD) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 59/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $17.99B
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As of 2026-11-03, Woodward Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 59/100 at a spot price of $304.65 (-3.26% 1D, market cap $17.99B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, WWD ranks #97 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does WWD compare to FPS and BE in the Energy sector?
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Within the Energy sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), WWD carries a Roarable C- (59/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 42.1x, gross margin of 26.8%, and ROIC of 16.5%. By comparison, FPS (Forgent Power Solutions Inc.) holds a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 5.4%, cap $7.86B) and BE (Bloom Energy Corporation) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 1.1%, cap $60.07B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WWD leads on earnings multiple (42.1x) while WWD leads on capital efficiency (16.5% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for WWD?
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Per WWD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000108312), Woodward Inc. generated $3.57B in revenue (+7.3% YoY), $442.1M in net income, and $340.4M in free cash flow against $4.73B in total assets and $457.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (27% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $302.27 (-0.78%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.04% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 9.5% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.4% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for WWD)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (59/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY WWD SCORES 59/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (31% of score)
Altman Z-Score 7.69 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (25% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 9.5% FCF Margin ($340.4M FCF) & 26.8% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-14 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade B-$328.53-1% Next Q
67
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C+$325.15-6.5% Next Q
64
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C+$304.06+0.2% Next Q
62
CurrentGrade C-$304.65+0.2% Hist 90D α
59
Trajectory: B- (67) → C- (59)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the WWD Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 59/100 (C-) score, WWD faces multiple-compression risk if 42.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Priced at 42x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($326.60) or 200D SMA ($364.13) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($306.02) toward Bear Floor ($238.70).
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Why WWD Stock dropped -3.26% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Woodward Inc. (WWD) dropped -3.26% to $304.65, trading at 26% of its 52-week range ($253.52 – $450.92). Solid 27% profit margin (17% return on capital), mixed timing at 42x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 26% of its 52-week range ($253.52 – $450.92) with RSI-14 at 39.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±7.3% around $304.65 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C- (Hold) backed by 26.8% gross margin and $340.4M annual free cash flow.
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WWD // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -14.67%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $314.9H $314.9L $304.7C $304.7VOL 495.9K
RES: $319.0SUP: $277.9SMA50: $326.6SMA200: $364.1
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
31.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +7.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (WWD)
Energy Rank #97 of 211
⚔️ FPS vs WWD Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Energy Peer Comparison (WWD vs. FPS, BE, ACCV, PLUG)
Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)Across 211 tracked Energy securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Woodward Inc. (WWD) ranks #97 by composite RQD confidence (59/100, grade C-) and #51 by equity capitalization ($17.99B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, WWD leads on earnings valuation at 42.1x trailing P/E, while WWD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.5% ROIC and 26.8% gross margin. WWD currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 59/100 (C-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Woodward Inc. | C- | 59/100 | 42.1x | 26.8% | 16.5% | -3.26% | $17.99B | Benchmark Subject |
| FPS Forgent Power Solutions Inc. | D- | 40/100 | — | 36.9% | 5.4% | -8.96% | $7.86B | /fps-vs-wwd → |
| BE Bloom Energy Corporation | D | 46/100 | — | 29.3% | 1.1% | -8.60% | $60.07B | /be-vs-wwd → |
| ACCV Accelevation Holdings Corp. (Class A) | D | 48/100 | — | — | — | -4.67% | $3.42B | /accv-vs-wwd → |
| PLUG Plug Power Inc. | E | 26/100 | — | -30.0% | -35.0% | -3.87% | $1.91B | /plug-vs-wwd → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-30 • CIK 0000108312In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), Woodward Inc. (WWD) reported GAAP revenue of $3.57B (+7.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.32B , and +22.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $442.1M, operating cash flow of $471.3M, and free cash flow of $340.4M (-0.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, WWD closed FY2025 with $4.73B in total assets against $457.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 7.69, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-09-30 | $3.57B | $442.1M | $471.3M | $340.4M | $4.73B | $457.0M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-09-30 | $3.32B | $373.0M | $439.1M | $342.8M | $4.28B | $483.2M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-09-30 | $2.91B | $232.4M | $308.5M | $177.4M | $10.23B | $2.39B |
3. WWD Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs WWD stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, Woodward Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 59/100 at a spot price of $304.65 (-3.26% 1D, market cap $17.99B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, WWD ranks #97 in composite RQD confidence.
How does WWD compare to FPS and BE in the Energy sector?
Within the Energy sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), WWD carries a Roarable C- (59/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 42.1x, gross margin of 26.8%, and ROIC of 16.5%. By comparison, FPS (Forgent Power Solutions Inc.) holds a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 5.4%, cap $7.86B) and BE (Bloom Energy Corporation) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 1.1%, cap $60.07B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WWD leads on earnings multiple (42.1x) while WWD leads on capital efficiency (16.5% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for WWD?
Per WWD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000108312), Woodward Inc. generated $3.57B in revenue (+7.3% YoY), $442.1M in net income, and $340.4M in free cash flow against $4.73B in total assets and $457.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (27% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is WWD trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
WWD last traded at $304.65 (-3.26% on volume of 495,911 shares), positioning the stock -6.72% below its 50-day simple moving average ($326.60) and -16.33% below its 200-day simple moving average ($364.13). Across its 52-week range of $253.52 to $450.92, WWD sits at the 25.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 39.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.3% ($282.41 to $326.89).
WWD Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is WWD stock moving today?
Why WWD Stock dropped -3.26% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 27% profit margin (17% return on capital), mixed timing at 42x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 59/100 (C-)
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WWD — Woodward Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, WWD scores 61 out of 100 with a letter grade of C-, labeled "Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 15/20 (ROIC 16.5%; FCF yield 1.83%), Whale 13F Flow at 8/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 12/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 8/20 (Beta 0.88; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 18/20 (Altman Z 7.69; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 0.18). The strongest pillar is the forensic balance sheet, which indicates low financial-distress risk per the source metrics. The weakest pillars are institutional flow and macro regime fit, both at 8/20, meaning the rating sees limited confirmation from institutional positioning and only moderate alignment with the current macro backdrop. The Cash Engine pillar is mid-range: strong ROIC is offset by a thin FCF yield. For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on the quality of operations and balance sheet, while the valuation tradeoff is significant: per the market data, the stock trades at a P/E (TTM) of 42.1 and EV/EBITDA of 28.6, with a FCF yield of 1.83%. Those multiples leave limited margin for error if earnings growth slows. The rating reflects a balanced, cautious stance rather than a strong directional signal in either direction.
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- What per-share EPS trend underlies the reported net income in FY 2023 through FY 2025, given EPS is listed as N/A?
- What is the cash balance for FY 2023, which is listed as N/A?
- What does the GuruFocus GF Score of 94 flag as the basis for its RED risk-watch designation?
- What forward revenue or earnings guidance supports the 39.2 forward P/E multiple?
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🎯 Target: $340.11 (+8.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is WWD (C- • RQD 61/100) a Buy at $314.92?
Welcome to the WWD (Woodward Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 61/100 (Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral) in Industrial Machinery/Components. Bulls point to capital efficiency (16.5% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (42.1x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
VA ValDiscipline Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $239.34 (-24.0%)
Spot @ $314.92 Pump the brakes on WWD — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on WWD, but look at what you are paying: 42.1x trailing P/E with 26.8% gross margins. Unless Woodward Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $399.95 (+27.0%)
Spot @ $314.92 WWD cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on WWD, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Industrial Machinery/Components and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $314.92 (52-wk range $253.52 - $450.92), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.