Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Woodward's net sales increased by 6% year over year, reaching $884 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, while adjusted earnings per share rose by 4% to $1.69 [7][20] - Net cash provided by operating activities for the first half of fiscal year 2025 was $112 million, down from $144 million in the previous year, with free cash flow at $60 million compared to $88 million [20][21] - Debt leverage as of March 31, 2025, was 1.5x EBITDA [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aerospace segment sales increased by 13% to $562 million, with defense OEM sales up 52% and commercial aftermarket sales up 23% [23][24] - Industrial segment sales decreased by 5% to $322 million, with transportation down 18% due to a decline in China on highway sales, while core industrial sales excluding this segment rose by 11% [25][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - China on highway sales were $21 million, a decrease of $45 million from the prior year, indicating subdued demand in that market [25] - The aerospace market outlook remains bullish despite concerns about soft forward bookings in the U.S. and some international routes [10][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on organic growth, returning cash to stockholders, and pursuing strategic mergers and acquisitions [21][22] - Woodward's lean transformation efforts have led to operational improvements and increased output in various gas turbine systems [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in long-term prospects despite potential risks from tariffs and economic downturns, reaffirming the top end of their guidance [17][18] - The company is closely monitoring early indicators from end markets and customer forecasts to mitigate potential impacts from tariffs and trade tensions [16] Other Important Information - The company achieved record sales in aerospace, with the highest segment earnings recorded at $125 million and margins expanding to 22.2% [24] - Woodward's production footprint and supply base strategy result in less exposure to tariffs compared to other aerospace and industrial companies [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you further decompose the commercial aftermarket growth in the quarter? - The growth was broad-based, with a notable increase in spare parts orders from MRO facilities contributing to the 23% growth [32] Question: What is the backlog in marine transportation? - The OE backlog is extended into 2029, but trade tensions could impact fleet utilization [34] Question: Given trade tensions, does it make sense to find a different owner for the China on highway product line? - The company is continuously examining its portfolio but has no immediate comments on potential actions [41] Question: What is the outlook for the commercial OE side? - The company is in close contact with Boeing and is meeting order rates, with a positive outlook for the program [43] Question: What drove the 52% increase in defense OE growth? - The increase is largely attributed to smart defense programs, with overall good health in other programs as well [94]

Financial Performance - Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 net sales increased by 6% year-over-year, reaching $884 million compared to $835 million in Q2 FY24[15] - Adjusted net earnings increased by 3% year-over-year, from $101 million in Q2 FY24 to $103 million in Q2 FY25[15] - Free cash flow decreased by 28% to $59 million in Q2 FY25, compared to $83 million in Q2 FY24[15] - Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased by 4% to $1.69 in Q2 FY25, compared to $1.62 in Q2 FY24[15] - Year-to-date free cash flow decreased by 31% to $60 million, compared to $88 million in the same period last year[17] Segment Performance - Aerospace segment sales increased by 13% in Q2 FY25, reaching $562 million compared to $498 million in Q2 FY24[28] - Aerospace segment earnings increased by 27% with a margin increase of 240 bps, reaching 22.2%[28] - Industrial segment sales decreased by 5% in Q2 FY25, totaling $322 million compared to $338 million in Q2 FY24[41] - Core Industrial sales increased by 11% in Q2 FY25, reaching $301 million compared to $272 million in Q2 FY24[43] - China on-highway natural gas truck sales decreased from $65.967 million to $20.916 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2025 respectively[75] Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance - The company revised its full-year sales guidance to $3.375 billion - $3.5 billion, from the previous $3.3 billion - $3.5 billion[56] - The company maintains its adjusted EPS guidance to $5.95-$6.25[56]

For the quarter ended March 2025, Woodward (WWD) reported revenue of $883.63 million, up 5.8% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.69, compared to $1.62 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +6.43% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $830.26 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.44, the EPS surprise was +17.36%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their ...

Company Performance - Woodward reported quarterly earnings of $1.69 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.44 per share, and up from $1.62 per share a year ago, adjusted for non-recurring items [1] - The earnings surprise for this quarter was 17.36%, following a previous quarter where earnings of $1.35 per share surpassed expectations of $1.14 per share by 18.42% [2] - The company achieved revenues of $883.63 million for the quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.43%, compared to $835.34 million in the same quarter last year [3] Stock Performance - Woodward shares have increased approximately 9.3% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with a decline of 6.1% in the S&P 500 [4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.61, with expected revenues of $873.55 million, and for the current fiscal year, the EPS estimate is $6.13 on revenues of $3.39 billion [8] Industry Outlook - The Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry, to which Woodward belongs, is currently ranked in the top 12% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook [9] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact Woodward's stock performance [6]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Woodward's net sales increased by 6% year over year, reaching $884 million, while adjusted earnings per share rose by 4% to $1.69 [9][21] - Net cash provided by operating activities for the first half was $112 million, down from $144 million, and free cash flow decreased to $60 million from $88 million [21][22] - Debt leverage as of March 31, 2025, was 1.5x EBITDA [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aerospace segment sales increased by 13% to $562 million, with defense OEM sales up 52% and commercial aftermarket sales up 23% [24] - Industrial segment sales decreased by 5% to $322 million, with transportation down 18% due to a decline in China On Highway sales [27] - Core industrial sales, excluding China On Highway, increased by 11% [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - China On Highway sales were $21 million, a decrease of $45 million from the prior year [27] - The aerospace market outlook remains bullish despite concerns about soft forward bookings in the U.S. and some international routes [12][15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on lean transformation and operational excellence to support growth in aerospace and industrial segments [10][13] - Woodward is actively monitoring tariff impacts and managing supply chain disruptions while maintaining a localized production strategy to mitigate risks [16][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in long-term prospects and reaffirmed guidance for revenue and adjusted EPS, reflecting strong first-half performance [19][20] - Concerns were raised about potential impacts from tariffs and economic downturns, but the company remains optimistic about defense OE growth [15][20] Other Important Information - The company plans to return approximately $215 million to stockholders in 2025, including $150 million in share repurchases and $65 million in dividends [23] - The Micronet platform for advanced turbine control systems was highlighted as a key innovation milestone [13][14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you further decompose the commercial aftermarket growth in the quarter? - Management noted that growth was broad-based, with a significant contribution from spare parts orders to MRO facilities [34] Question: How far does the backlog run in marine transportation? - The backlog is extended into 2029, but trade tensions could impact fleet utilization [37] Question: Given trade tensions, does it make sense to find a different owner for the China On Highway product line? - Management is continuously evaluating the portfolio but has no immediate comments on potential actions [45] Question: What drove the 52% increase in defense OE growth? - The increase was largely attributed to smart defense programs and overall health in other programs [98] Question: What is the latest full-year China On Highway expectation? - The expectation has been raised to around $50 million due to better-than-expected Q2 performance [72] Question: How is the tariff impact embedded into guidance? - The company anticipates $10 to $15 million of pressure from tariffs, which has been factored into the updated guidance [96]

EXHIBIT 99.1 Woodward Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results ~Results in Line with Expectations, on Track to Deliver Full-Year Guidance~ FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2025. All amounts are presented on an as reported (U.S. GAAP) basis unless otherwise indicated. All per share amounts are presented on a fully diluted basis. All references to years are references to the Compan ...

Core Insights - Woodward, Inc. reported second quarter fiscal year 2025 results that met expectations, with strong performance in the aerospace segment driven by demand for smart defense and commercial aftermarket activity [4][5][15] - The company raised the low end of its sales and adjusted EPS guidance for the fiscal year 2025, reflecting confidence in managing current operating conditions and tariff impacts [4][15] Financial Performance - Net sales for Q2 2025 were $884 million, a 6% increase from $835 million in Q2 2024; year-to-date sales reached $1,656 million, up 2% from $1,622 million [4][6] - Net earnings for Q2 2025 were $109 million, a 12% increase from $98 million in Q2 2024; year-to-date net earnings were $196 million, up 5% from $188 million [4][6] - Adjusted net earnings for Q2 2025 were $103 million, a 3% increase from $101 million in Q2 2024; year-to-date adjusted net earnings were $186 million, down 3% from $191 million [4][6] - Earnings per share (EPS) for Q2 2025 were $1.78, a 14% increase from $1.56 in Q2 2024; year-to-date EPS was $3.20, up 6% from $3.02 [4][6] Segment Performance - Aerospace segment revenue for Q2 2025 was $562 million, a 13% increase from $498 million in Q2 2024, with segment earnings rising to $125 million, a 27% increase [9][32] - Industrial segment revenue for Q2 2025 was $338 million, a 5% decrease from $322 million in Q2 2024, with segment earnings declining to $65 million, a 30% decrease [11][32] Guidance and Outlook - The company revised its fiscal year 2025 guidance, now expecting total sales between $3,375 million and $3,500 million, up from the previous range of $3,300 million to $3,500 million [15][17] - Adjusted EPS guidance was raised to a range of $5.95 to $6.25, reflecting strong year-to-date performance [15][17] Cash Flow and Financial Position - Cash from operations for Q2 2025 was $78 million, a 20% decrease from $97 million in Q2 2024; year-to-date cash from operations was $112 million, down 22% from $144 million [4][7] - Free cash flow for Q2 2025 was $59 million, a 28% decrease from $83 million in Q2 2024; year-to-date free cash flow was $60 million, down 31% from $88 million [4][7]

Woodward, Inc. (WWD) is scheduled to report second-quarter fiscal 2025 results on April 28.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $830.3 million, which implies a decline of 0.6% from the year-ago reported number. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $1.44 per share, indicating a year-over-year fall of 11.1%.WWD’s earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 17.9%. Woodward’s shares have gained 20.2% compared wit ...

Core Viewpoint - Boeing is a key player in the aerospace sector, but there are other companies like Woodward and Hexcel that may offer better risk/reward opportunities for investors [1][13]. Group 1: Boeing's Challenges and Opportunities - Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) segment is currently facing challenges, with management projecting a potential cash flow positive status by 2026 or 2027, contingent on defense budget decisions [3][5]. - The delivery of the Boeing 777X is expected in 2026, but there are concerns about delays from key customers like Emirates and ongoing issues with the 737 MAX that may hinder cash flow for future projects [4][5]. - Ramping up production of the 737 MAX is viewed as a significant opportunity, with expectations of reaching a delivery rate of 38 per month by the second half of 2025 [6][8]. Group 2: Competitors and Market Position - Woodward and Hexcel are positioned well in the aerospace market, benefiting from increased production at Boeing and Airbus, with both companies trading at attractive cash-flow valuations [9][11]. - Hexcel specializes in advanced lightweight composites that enhance fuel efficiency, while Woodward focuses on technologies that improve engine performance and reduce emissions [10][12]. - Both companies have significant exposure to the next generation of airplanes and are expected to thrive in a favorable market environment due to multiyear backlogs at major manufacturers [9][10].

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