FrançaisAre analysts right about Woodward, Inc. (WWD)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Woodward, Inc., we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 62% were profitable, average return +33% (68 calls). At 3 months: +6% average return (49% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse | 12 | 42% | +22% |
| Jefferies | 11 | 54% | +43% |
| Truist Securities | 10 | 90% | +65% |
| Goldman Sachs | 8 | 50% | +13% |
| UBS | 6 | 100% | +58% |
Valuation
Is Woodward, Inc. overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Woodward, Inc. right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Woodward, Inc.'s valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Woodward, Inc. | Sector median (Industrials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 38.5 | 29.2 |
| Forward P/E | 32.3 | 19.5 |
| Net margin | 13% | 11% |
👉 Woodward, Inc. trades above its sector median (38.5 vs 29.2) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Woodward, Inc. pays about $1.20/share/yr → 0.29% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Woodward, Inc. a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Woodward, Inc. (WWD) is "Buy" (21 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 62% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Woodward, Inc.'s price target?
The median 12-month price target is $426 (+23% vs $346), ranging from $420 to $440 (6 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Woodward, Inc.?
Over 1 year, 62% of analyst targets on Woodward, Inc. were profitable, for an average return of +33% (across 68 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Woodward, Inc. stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $426 within 12 months, i.e. +23% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $440, the most cautious $420.
What is the Woodward, Inc. stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $426, +23%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (62%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Woodward, Inc. overvalued?
Its P/E is 38.5, forward P/E 32.3. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.