Should You Invest in Woodward (WWD)?

Core Insights - Artisan Partners' "Artisan Mid Cap Fund" reported strong performance in Q3 2025, with returns of 8.80% for Investor Class and Advisor Class funds, and 8.83% for Institutional Class, significantly outperforming the Russell Midcap Growth Index's 2.78% return [1] - The fund's outperformance was primarily driven by holdings in the health care sector [1] Company Highlights: Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) - Woodward, Inc. reported a one-month return of 7.52% and a 52-week gain of 54.16%, closing at $255.34 per share with a market capitalization of $15.312 billion as of October 14, 2025 [2] - Artisan Mid Cap Fund initiated new positions in Woodward, Teledyne Technologies, and ServiceTitan during Q3 2025, highlighting Woodward's significant revenue exposure to aerospace and defense, particularly in next-generation narrowbody aircraft engines [3] - Woodward's revenue for Q3 2025 was $915 million, reflecting an 8% increase due to strong demand across end markets [4]