Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies which changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2026

Woodward: Do Not Ignore The Aerospace And Power Boom

Woodward remains a Buy after Q3, with 28% upside to a $457 price target and robust commercial aerospace and industrial power generation growth. Q3 saw net sales up 21.2%, adjusted EPS up 43.2%, and gross margin expand to 31.5%, driven by both volume and pricing. WWD raised FY26 EPS guidance to $9.30-$9.50 and expects continued margin expansion, but Q3 Aerospace and Industrial margins included one-time benefits unlikely to recur.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 12, 2026

How Woodward's Q3 Beat and Raised Outlook Could Shape 2027 Growth

Woodward's Q3 beat and higher outlook support 2027 growth, but fading pricing benefits, China exit effects and heavy spending cloud the path.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 6, 2026

Is Woodward Stock a Buy as Growth Clashes With a Premium Valuation?

Woodward's growth stays strong, but premium valuation, heavy spending and fading pricing tailwinds make patience the smarter call.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 6, 2026

Why WWD Fell 13.9% in a Week and Whether the Drop Is a Buying Chance

WWD's 13.9% weekly drop follows strong earnings, but fading margin tailwinds, higher spending and China exit risks keep the buying case uncertain.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 6, 2026

Woodward (WWD) May Find a Bottom Soon, Here's Why You Should Buy the Stock Now

After losing some value lately, a hammer chart pattern has been formed for Woodward (WWD), indicating that the stock has found support. This, combined with an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions, could lead to a trend reversal for the stock in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 31, 2026

Woodward (WWD) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why

Woodward (WWD) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 31, 2026

WWD Q3 Earnings Beat on Aerospace and Industrial Strength

Woodward raised fiscal 2026 earnings guidance after Q3 adjusted earnings climbed 43.2%, powered by aerospace and industrial growth, pricing and higher volume.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 30, 2026

Woodward Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results

Raising Earnings Guidance Based on Strong Third Quarter and Confidence in the Fourth Quarter Raising Earnings Guidance Based on Strong Third Quarter and Confidence in the Fourth Quarter

GlobeNewsWire • Jul 29, 2026

Woodward Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

Woodward NASDAQ: WWD reported fiscal third-quarter results marked by double-digit sales growth, higher margins and increased earnings, prompting the aerospace and industrial components supplier to raise its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings guidance.

MarketBeat • Jul 30, 2026