Woodward Inc (WWD) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Woodward Inc (WWD) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WWD has moved -10.1% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -7.6% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), WWD gained -21.8% vs -6.9% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Woodward Inc (WWD)

748 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in WWD. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — WWD

Based on 756 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WWD than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

756 hedge funds hold WWD right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.

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Fast accumulation — +42% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+223 new funds entered over the past year (+42% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.

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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

387 buying358 selling

Last quarter: 387 funds bought or added vs 358 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-36 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 83 → 137 → 154 → 118. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 52% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 28% new

396 out of 756 hedge funds have held WWD for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Buying through price weakness — shares +58%, value +21%

Value

+20%

+58%

Last quarter: funds added +58% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +21%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.

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Growing discovery — still being found

105 → 83 → 137 → 154 → 118 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 83 → 137 → 154 → 118. A growing number of institutions are discovering WWD each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 57% veterans vs 30% newcomers

■ 57% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 30% new

Entry-cohort mix of 773 holders: 442 (57%) are 2+ year veterans, 99 entered 1–2 years ago, and 232 (30%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds

65 of 754 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in WWD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.3

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.3/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	748	735	1.77%
13F Shares	54M	53M	2.5%
Total Value	$21.86B	$18.15B	20.46%
New Positions	116	154	-38
Increased Positions	261	254	+7
Closed Positions	101	55	+46
Reduced Positions	259	225	+34
Total Calls	10	11	-9.09%
Total Puts	9	11	-18.18%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.9	1.0	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

748

735

1.77%

13F Shares

54M

53M

2.5%

Total Value

$21.86B

$18.15B

20.46%

New Positions

116

154

-38

Increased Positions

261

254

Closed Positions

101

+46

Reduced Positions

259

225

+34

Total Calls

-9.09%

Total Puts

-18.18%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.9

1.0

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

748 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in WWD. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 WWD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Advaya LLP	16.98%	60,600	$25.8M
2	FACT Capital, LP	8.98%	37,544	$16.0M
3	Hudson Way Capital Management LLC	7.31%	192,761	$82.0M
4	Varenne Capital Partners	6.10%	86,629	$36.8M
5	Rivermont Capital Management LP	6.10%	101,026	$43.0M
6	Forest Avenue Capital Management LP	5.93%	332,039	$141.3M
7	Night Owl Capital Management, LLC	5.69%	127,375	$54.2M
8	Bayberry Capital Partners LP	5.67%	38,700	$16.5M
9	Untitled Investments LP	5.64%	34,090	$14.5M
10	One Madison Group LLC	4.91%	120,000	$51.1M
11	Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP	4.42%	323,629	$137.7M
12	EULAV Asset Management	3.84%	283,011	$120.4M
13	East Coast Asset Management, LLC.	3.55%	28,243	$12.0M
14	Senator Investment Group LP	3.47%	223,591	$95.1M
15	Findlay Park Partners LLP	3.13%	545,220	$232.0M
16	Kinetic Partners Management, LP	3.04%	299,398	$127.4M
17	Snyder Capital Management L P	3.03%	412,362	$175.4M
18	Candelo Capital Management LP	3.01%	11,480	$4.9M
19	LaFleur & Godfrey LLC	2.84%	56,158	$23.9M
20	FengHe Fund Management Pte. Ltd.	2.75%	68,200	$29.0M
21	Stockbridge Partners LLC	2.42%	270,673	$115.2M
22	H Squared Management LP	2.34%	8,600	$3.7M
23	Tribune Investment Group LP	2.33%	13,520	$5.8M
24	Aubrey Capital Management Ltd	2.16%	8,100	$3.4M
25	Munro Partners	2.16%	230,170	$97.9M

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Woodward Inc (WWD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WWD?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WWD than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for WWD?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 387 funds bought or added vs 358 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for WWD holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 65 of 754 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in WWD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held WWD?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 396 out of 756 hedge funds have held WWD for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Woodward Inc (WWD) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WWD has moved -10.1% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -7.6% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), WWD has gained -21.8% vs -6.9% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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Woodward Inc (WWD)

Smart Money Signals — WWD

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +42% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 52% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-36 vs last Q)

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares +58%, value +21%

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 57% veterans vs 30% newcomers

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

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