WWD Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how WWD performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, WWD sees a -2.59% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.41% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.78%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
WWD Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
854.49M
9.96%
0.80%
Gross Margin
24.31%
-0.33%
-10.39%
Operating Margin
11.69%
-4.42%
-17.96%
Net Margin
9.75%
-8.36%
-19.02%
EPS
1.36
2.26%
-16.56%
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WWD Earnings Analysis
Woodward, Inc. Corporation (WWD.O) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Record Revenue Achievement: Annual revenue exceeded $3 billion for the first time, driven by strong performance in both segments.
Aerospace Sales Surge: Aerospace sales increased approximately 15% to record levels, with margins expanding approximately 260 basis points.
Record Sales in Industrial Segment: Industrial segment achieved record sales boosted by elevated sales in our China on-highway product line.
Record Earnings and Cash Flow: Delivered an all-time high earnings per share, with free cash flow increasing by more than $100 million compared to the prior year.
Shareholder Returns Breakdown: Returned $449 million to shareholders, comprised of $58 million of dividends and $391 million of share repurchases.
Negative
Fourth Quarter Net Sales Growth: Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $855 million, an increase of 10%.
Net Sales Increase: Net sales for 2024 were $3.32 billion, an increase of 14%.
Record Sales Achievement: Total Woodward sales for both the fourth quarter and fully year 2024 were the highest on record.
Earnings Per Share Increase: Earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $1.36, compared to $1.33.
Fourth Quarter Adjusted EPS: Adjusted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $1.41.
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WWD Earning Call Sentiment
Woodward, Inc. (WWD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call summary indicates strong financial metrics, with expected sales growth in both Aerospace and Industrial sectors, and a substantial shareholder return plan through dividends and share repurchases. Despite some uncertainties in the Q&A, such as unclear guidance on Aerospace aftermarket growth and Boeing production rates, the overall sentiment remains positive due to optimistic guidance and strategic investments in R&D and supply chain improvements. The positive market outlook and significant shareholder returns suggest a potential stock price increase of 2% to 8% over the next two weeks.
