Woodward Joins Forbes’ 2026 Mid-Cap Success List After $3.6B Sales Year
Woodward achieved placement on Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies, reflecting five-year growth in earnings, sales, return on equity and total stock return. The company reported fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.6 billion and strong first-quarter 2026 momentum in both sales and earnings.
1. Forbes Mid-Cap Recognition
Woodward has been named one of America’s Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies for 2026 by Forbes, based on five-year earnings growth, sales expansion, return on equity and total stock return. This marks its second inclusion following 2024 and underscores consistent value creation for shareholders.
2. Fiscal 2025 Performance
In fiscal year 2025, Woodward achieved net sales of $3.6 billion, driven by its energy control solutions in aerospace and industrial markets. The company carried this momentum into the first quarter of 2026 with simultaneous gains in both sales and earnings.
3. Strategic Drivers and Outlook
Management highlights disciplined execution across growth, operational excellence and innovation as core value drivers. This focus is expected to sustain long-term shareholder value and advance Woodward’s mission of powering a clean energy future.