Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) shares picked up to begin Friday. The Fort Collins, Colo.-based company, purporting to be a global leader in energy control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets, has been named one of America’s Best Companies 2026 by TIME and Statista, Inc.
The list recognizes companies driving innovation, accountability and long-term success while demonstrating strong employee satisfaction, financial strength and transparency of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.
TIME conducted the survey in collaboration with Statista, a global leader in data and market analysis. Woodward is one of only 25 aerospace and defense companies named among the 1,000 companies on the list.
“Recognition on TIME's list of America’s Best Companies is an honor that reflects our team's commitment to fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future,” said CEO Chip Blankenship.
America’s Best Companies 2026 were identified based on three dimensions:
1. Employee Satisfaction: Based on anonymous survey data from approximately 217,000 employees.
2. Financial Performance: Analysis of revenue growth, profitability, and asset performance using multiyear financial data for companies with at least $100 million in revenue.
3. Sustainability: Evaluation of environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance practices using standardized ESG metrics.
WWD shares started Friday up 15 cents to $403.64
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