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Woodward, Inc. (WWD) stock analysis
WEAK BUY 28% confidence · analysed Nov 4, 2026
On Nov 4, 2026, our model rated Woodward, Inc. (WWD) WEAK BUY with 28% confidence at a price of $332.69. That means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 52, close to the neutral 50 line, so momentum is balanced.
MACD is above its signal line, a sign that short-term momentum is turning up.
The price is above its 50-day moving average but still below the 200-day: a short-term recovery inside a longer-term downtrend.
Volume is about normal (1.4x the 20-day average).
Trend structure and money flow
Market structure: ranging / no clear structure.
The most recent swing high is $450.52 and the swing low is $252.70; traders often treat these as resistance and support.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 2.06, which looks expensive relative to its growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 13.2% and revenue growth of +21.2%.
In its latest quarter it earned $2.52 per share, which beat the $2.45 analysts expected, with revenue +21.2% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 1.5 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "buy", with an average price target of $420.50.
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 18, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Trade plan from the model
The model's long / bullish plan uses an entry near $332.69, a target of $360.13 (+8.2%) and a stop-loss at $306.28 (-7.9%).
That is a reward-to-risk ratio of about 1.0 to 1: the potential gain is not much bigger than the loss, so the setup is marginal.
The plan has a time limit: reassess by Nov 14, 2026 whatever the price does.
The model's one-paragraph read
Leans BUY — composite score +0.28 (WEAK BUY). Technicals: RSI 52.28, MACD bullish, price above SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 2.06, margin 13.2%, revenue growth 21.2%. Financial results: YoY revenue +21.2%, last EPS surprise +2.9%, next earnings 2026-11-18. Smart Money Concepts: ranging / no clear structure. FinGPT news read: positive. Suggested levels: entry $332.69, target $360.13, stop-loss $306.28, exit by 2026-11-14 (10-calendar-day max hold (time-stop; reassess by this date regardless of P&L)).
Past ratings for WWD
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 28% | $332.69 | — |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
Frequently asked questions
Is WWD a buy right now?
As of Nov 4, 2026, our automated model rates Woodward, Inc. (WWD) WEAK BUY with 28% confidence: the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
What is the price target for WWD?
The model's most recent plan targets $360.13 with a stop-loss at $306.28, from an entry near $332.69.
When does Woodward, Inc. report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 18, 2026.
What does a WEAK BUY rating mean?
A WEAK BUY rating means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
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