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title: "Woodward Inc. Q1 net cash from operating activities rises to USD 114M, up USD 80M"
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description: "Woodward Inc. reported a strong Q1 for fiscal year 2026, with net sales of USD 996 million (up 29%) and net earnings of USD 134 million (up 54%). Earnings per share rose to USD 2.17, a 53% increase. Net cash from operating activities reached USD 114 million, while free cash flow was USD 70 million. The company raised its sales and earnings guidance for the year, attributing its success to operational excellence and innovation."
datetime: "2026-02-02T21:01:01.000Z"
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# Woodward Inc. Q1 net cash from operating activities rises to USD 114M, up USD 80M

Woodward Inc. reported strong first quarter (Q1) fiscal year 2026 results, with net sales reaching USD 996 million, reflecting a 29% increase. Net earnings for the period were USD 134 million, up 54%. Earnings per share (EPS) stood at USD 2.17, rising 53%. Net cash provided by operating activities was USD 114 million, and free cash flow was USD 70 million. The company attributed the performance to a focus on operational excellence, increased output, more consistent execution, and innovation. Based on this outperformance in the first quarter, Woodward Inc. raised its sales and earnings guidance for the year. The company also highlighted sustained efforts on margin expansion and business execution as key contributors to the quarter’s results. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Woodward Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: GNW9647196-en) on February 02, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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