Woodward (WWD) Up 18.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Woodward (WWD). Shares have added about 18.2% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Woodward due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, fresh estimates have trended upward during the past month.VGM ScoresAt this time, Woodward has a subpar Growth Score of D, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with an F. However, the stock was allocated a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of F. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions has been net zero. It comes with little surprise Woodward has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.Performance of an Industry PlayerWoodward is part of the Zacks Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry. Over the past month, Hexcel (HXL), a stock from the same industry, has gained 6.2%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended March 2025 more than a month ago.Hexcel reported revenues of $456.5 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -3.4%. EPS of $0.37 for the same period compares with $0.44 a year ago.For the current quarter, Hexcel is expected to post earnings of $0.50 per share, indicating a change of -16.7% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -4.6% over the last 30 days.The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for Hexcel. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of C.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Woodward, Inc. (WWD): Free Stock Analysis Report Hexcel Corporation (HXL): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks