Due to increase in earnings per share in the third quarter 2026, Woodward Inc 's 12 Months dividend pay out ratio sequentially decreased to 13.33% in the third quarter 2026, unsurprisingly, as the Woodward Inc earnings continue to rise, and the pay out ratio remains below WWD's average, the question arises, if Woodward Inc will increase the dividend soon.

Within Capital Goods sector 85 other companies have achieved higher 12 Months dividend pay out ratio. While Cumulative dividend pay out ratio total ranking has improved so far during the III Quarter 2026, to 1237, from total ranking in the second quarter 2026 at 1325.

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Cumulative Dividend Pay out Ratio	III. Quarter (Jun 30 2026)	II. Quarter (Mar 31 2026)	I. Quarter (Dec 31 2025)	IV. Quarter (Sep 30 2025)	III. Quarter (Jun 30 2025)
WWD's Pay out Ratio (TTM)	13.33 %	13.88 %	14.09 %	15.14 %	16.83 %
WWD's Dividend Pay out Ratio Total Ranking	# 1237	# 1325	# 1265	# 1249	# 1269

News about Woodward Inc Dividends

Woodward Fuels Growth: Ups Its Quarterly Dividend by 14% and Initiates a $600 Million Stock BuyBack

In an incredible shift, Fort Collins-based Woodward Inc. has green-lighted a significant 14% increase in its quarterly dividends, along with a resolute stock repurchase program of $600 million, giving investors much to look out for in the forthcoming days. This strategic move, designed to amplify shareholder return, sends out optimistic signals about Woodward's fiscal health and business forecast.
The board's decision indicates its confidence in the company’s future profitability and liquidity, leading to the rise in its regular quarterly dividend of 14%. This is a clear indication that the company has substantial liquidity to meet its obligation even after paying higher dividends. Furthermore, the company is poised to increase shareholders' wealth with a hefty stock buyback program worth $600 million, demonstrating a robust financial position and indicating the strong fundamentals of the company.

Woodward Boosts Shareholder Confidence with Quarterly Dividend Declaration

Woodward, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.22 per Share
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 25, 2023 - Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) has recently announced its Board of Directors' declaration of a cash dividend of $0.22 per share for the quarter. This dividend will be payable on December 4, 2023, to stockholders of record as of November 20, 2023. These developments come as a result of Woodward's increased earnings per share in the third quarter of 2023, which has led to a decrease in the company's 12 Months dividend payout ratio to 23.96% - below the average but still maintaining a strong cash flow.
By comparing Woodward's performance to its peers in the Capital Goods sector, it is evident that 51 companies had a higher 12 Months dividend payout ratio. This indicates that Woodward is actively reinvesting a significant portion of its earnings back into its operations and future growth prospects. It is worth noting that the company has moved up in rank from 868 in the second quarter of 2023 to 963 in terms of overall performance among all other companies.

WWD's Dividend Pay out Ratio Company Ranking
Within:	No.
Industrial Machinery and Components Industry	# 28
Capital Goods Sector	# 86
S&P 500	# 1237

Dividend Pay out Ratio Statistics
High	Average	Low
30.7 %	16.71 %	11.55 %
(Mar 31 2023)		(Dec 31 2014)

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