NASDAQ$WWD
Woodward Inc. · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Woodward's first quarter of fiscal year 2021 showed signs of stabilization in its markets, but the impact of COVID-19 remained an ever-present risk.
Woodward reported a decrease in net sales by 25 percent, with net sales of $538 million. Net earnings were $42 million, or $0.64 per share, compared to $53 million, or $0.83 per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2020.
- Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 were $538 million, a decrease of 25 percent compared to the first quarter of last year.
- Net earnings were $42 million, or $0.64 per share, for the first quarter of 2021.
- Aerospace segment net sales decreased by 32 percent to $322 million due to the impact of COVID-19 on passenger travel.
- Industrial segment net sales decreased by 12 percent to $216 million, primarily due to the divestiture of RPS, a weak oil and gas market and the continued impact of the pandemic.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Woodward · Revenue · Quarterly
$538M
Revenue by segment
Woodward · $538M total across 2 segments · Q1 2021
- Aerospace$322M-32.1%59.9%
- Industrial$216M-12.2%40.1%
Forward guidance
The dynamic and volatile nature of the COVID-19 global pandemic has continued to cause uncertainty in many of our markets. Given this uncertainty, and the protracted nature of this crisis, we will continue to withhold financial guidance, although we are encouraged that ongoing stabilization will lead to recovery across the globe.
Tailwinds
- Ongoing rollout of vaccines across the globe has begun.
- Encouraged that ongoing stabilization will lead to recovery across the globe.
Headwinds
- New viral variants and regional resurgences make forecasting the future of our business challenging in the near-term.
- Uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic.
- Protracted nature of this crisis.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
+1.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.1%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
40 / 69 earnings
Positive
+18.5%
Q2 2023
Best reaction
-17.1%
Q3 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | -0.7% | +1.3% | -3.1% | |
| Q1 2026 | +14.3% | +18.7% | +18.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | +12.5% | +14.9% | +20.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | -0.0% | +0.4% | -2.9% | |
| Q2 2025 | +1.9% | +6.9% | +20.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.8% | +3.9% | -5.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | +6.4% | +2.4% | -3.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | -17.1% | -16.8% | -10.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | +7.8% | +12.1% | +21.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | +1.6% | -2.2% | +0.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.9% | -2.4% | +0.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | +10.6% | +5.5% | +8.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | +18.5% | +13.4% | +9.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | -7.6% | -6.2% | -9.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | -0.4% | +1.2% | -6.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | -10.9% | -9.0% | -11.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -7.7% | -5.6% | -8.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.6% | +1.3% | +14.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | -1.3% | +0.4% | -8.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | -7.0% | -6.5% | +0.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.6% | +3.9% | +1.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +5.5% | +4.2% | +4.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.0% | +6.7% | +10.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | +4.8% | +12.0% | +10.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | -6.4% | +5.7% | +30.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | -0.3% | +2.2% | -5.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | +0.8% | -2.4% | +3.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | -4.3% | -1.5% | -2.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | +6.0% | +9.4% | +5.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +11.6% | +14.6% | +24.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +7.6% | +3.4% | -3.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | +0.7% | -5.3% | -1.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | -1.1% | -2.5% | +0.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -6.9% | -5.7% | -8.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | +4.9% | +1.7% | -3.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | +5.5% | +2.5% | -1.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | -2.2% | -1.2% | -2.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | +2.6% | +3.6% | +5.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | +7.0% | +5.9% | +9.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.8% | -2.7% | +4.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -8.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +9.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +7.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -4.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +8.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -5.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +5.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +5.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +5.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +4.2% | — | — |
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