Woodward Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Woodward Inc (WWD)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 99.6% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 90.9%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 10.69 | 6,314,583 | +4.6 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.53 | 2,672,788 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 4.32 | 2,551,860 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 3.94 | 2,323,982 | -0.9 | 03/31/2026 |
| FMR Inc | 3.74 | 2,205,651 | +16.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| Newport Trust Co. | 3.23 | 1,904,267 | -5.1 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.80 | 1,650,750 | +10.6 | 03/31/2026 |
| Artisan Partners Limited Partnership | 2.32 | 1,368,457 | -2.9 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 3.53 | 2,086,789 | +0.0 | 08/31/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.21 | 1,896,476 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey William F. | EVP and CFO | 13,073 | 4,205,584 $ | Aug 21, 2026 | direct |
| McLevige Shawn M | EVP and President, Aerospace | 3,098 | 996,627 $ | Jul 31, 2026 | direct |
| Curado Frederico F. | Director | 145 | 46,647 $ | Aug 10, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Lacey William F. | EVP and CFO | Other | 2,562 | 343.26 | 879,432 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Curado Frederico F. | Director | Other | 145 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 31, 2026 | McLevige Shawn M | EVP and President, Aerospace | Sell | 2,150 | 356.82 | 767,163 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | McLevige Shawn M | EVP and President, Aerospace | Other | 2,150 | 81.03 | 174,215 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 18, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.