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Dec 31, 2023

Woodward Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Woodward reported strong sales growth and margin expansion due to robust end market demand and improved operational performance.

Key Takeaways

Woodward reported a strong first quarter with net sales of $787 million, a 27% increase compared to the previous year. Net earnings were $90 million, or $1.46 per share, up from $30 million, or $0.49 per share, in the prior year. The company raised its full-year guidance based on this strong performance and positive momentum.

Net sales increased by 27% to $787 million.

Net earnings rose to $90 million, or $1.46 per share.

Aerospace segment sales increased by 16%, driven by commercial and defense growth.

Industrial segment sales increased by 46%, primarily due to growth in the China on-highway natural gas truck business.

Total Revenue
$787M
Previous year: $619M
+27.2%
EPS
$1.45
Previous year: $0.49
+195.9%
Gross Profit
$204M
Previous year: $126M
+62.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$144M
Previous year: $99.3M
+45.3%
Free Cash Flow
$4.98M
Previous year: -$19M
-126.2%
Total Assets
$4.13B
Previous year: $3.89B
+6.1%

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Woodward Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Woodward updated certain components of its fiscal 2024 guidance based on strong first quarter performance and visibility into the second quarter demand for the China on-highway natural gas truck business.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income