Why These 15 Aerospace Stocks Are Surging In 2025

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13. Woodward Inc (NASDAQ:WWD)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 35

Woodward Inc (NASDAQ:WWD) makes energy control solutions for aerospace and industrial markets.

The stock is up significantly so far in 2025 due to Woodward reporting Q1 FY2025 EPS of $1.35, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.14 by $0.21. This beat was driven by growth in its Aerospace segment, which saw a 7% increase in revenue to $494 million.

The Industrial segment also performed well in power generation, oil and gas, and marine transportation markets despite challenges in China. The company reaffirmed its FY2025 guidance with adjusted EPS expected between $5.85 and $6.25.

Plus, Woodward announced a 12% increase in its quarterly dividend from $0.25 to $0.28 per share.

Revenue also grew 14% year-over-year to $3.3 billion.

The consensus price target of $197.38 implies 2.22% upside.

WWD stock is up 16.19% year-to-date.

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