Woodward, Inc. (WWD) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Woodward shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Woodward stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 6.6 million shares (11.21% of the company), worth about $2.25 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 41.2%.
In Q2 2026, 786 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $23.00 billion.
Insiders reported 84 transactions in the last two years: 33 sales worth $58.90 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 15, 2026 (Bem Karrie M, General Counsel).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 15, 2026.
Woodward, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Woodward shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 6.6 million | 11.21% | $2.2B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 2.8 million | 4.75% | $954.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 2.7 million | 4.56% | $914.0M |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 2.7 million | 4.55% | $912.0M |
| State Street Corporation | 2.3 million | 3.97% | $796.0M |
| Newport Trust Co LLC | 1.9 million | 3.23% | $647.0M |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 1.4 million | 2.45% | $491.0M |
| Artisan Partners Holdings LP | 1.4 million | 2.32% | $465.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 1.3 million | 2.14% | $429.0M |
| T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. | 1.2 million | 2.07% | $416.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Woodward institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 786 | – | $23.0B |
| Q1 2026 | 760 | 52.1 million | $18.6B |
| Q4 2025 | 664 | 53.0 million | $16.0B |
| Q3 2025 | 593 | 54.3 million | $13.7B |
| Q2 2025 | 568 | 53.8 million | $13.2B |
| Q1 2025 | 505 | 53.8 million | $9.8B |
| Q4 2024 | 499 | 52.6 million | $8.8B |
| Q3 2024 | 454 | 53.5 million | $9.2B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Woodward insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bem Karrie M | May 15, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 361.44 - 372.66 per share. | $205,187 |
| Blankenship Charles P Jr | Mar 10, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 83.24 per share. | $634,705 |
| Blankenship Charles P Jr | Mar 10, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 364.43 - 386.75 per share. | $2.8M |
| Blankenship Charles P Jr | Mar 6, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 83.24 - 98.34 per share. | $872,038 |
| Blankenship Charles P Jr | Mar 6, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 369.27 - 386.42 per share. | $3.8M |
| Blankenship Charles P Jr | Mar 4, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 98.34 per share. | $983,400 |
| Blankenship Charles P Jr | Mar 4, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 377.84 - 394.55 per share. | $3.8M |
| Mclevige Shawn M | Mar 3, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 104.77 per share. | $193,824 |
| Mclevige Shawn M | Mar 3, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 379.23 - 394.76 per share. | $711,089 |
| Cromwell Thomas G | Feb 10, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Blankenship Charles P Jr | Feb 10, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Lacey William F. | Feb 10, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 84 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Woodward stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 11.21% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC (4.75%) and Vanguard Capital Management LLC (4.56%).
How many institutions own Woodward stock?
786 institutional holdings reports listed Woodward shares in Q2 2026 worth $23.00 billion.
Are Woodward insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 33 sales and no purchases (84 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 15, 2026.
