Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) shares ballooned Thursday. The Fort Collins, Colorado-based company, a global leader in energy control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets, has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Most Successful Mid Cap Companies for 2026.
The annual ranking, developed using data from FactSet, evaluates companies on earnings growth, sales growth, return on equity, and total stock return over the past five years.
This is the most recent honor in a list of business and finance accolades that Woodward has received, including the 2024 Forbes list of America’s Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies and the 2026 Forbes Best Companies List, among others.
“We’re proud to be recognized once again on the Forbes list of America’s Most Successful Mid Cap Companies,” said CEO Chip Blankenship. “It reflects disciplined execution by our global team members and their ongoing dedication to serving our customers while creating value for our shareholders. Our focus on our value drivers of growth, operational excellence, and innovation continues to advance our strategy for long-term success and our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.”
WWD shares jumped $7.99, or 2.1%, to $397.60.
