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Woodward Inc (WWD)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +97
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — WWD

Based on 732 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 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
732 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 — +55% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+259 new funds entered over the past year (+55% 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 — 59% buying

406 buying287 selling
Last quarter: 406 funds bought or added vs 287 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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More new buyers each quarter (+16 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WWD position: 103 → 83 → 137 → 153. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 52% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 27% new
378 out of 732 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+12% value, -3% shares)

Value
+12%
Shares
-2%
Last quarter: total value of institutional WWD holdings rose +12% even though funds reduced share count by 3%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

68 → 103 → 83 → 137 → 153 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 103 → 83 → 137 → 153. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 31% newcomers

■ 58% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 31% new
Entry-cohort mix of 753 holders: 435 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 86 entered 1–2 years ago, and 232 (31%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

34% from top-100 AUM funds
62 of 731 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — WWD

In 2026 Q1, 406 hedge funds were net buyers of WWD (153 opened a new position, 253 added to an existing one), while 287 reduced or exited (231 trimmed, 56 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 34% of total institutional value in WWD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +97 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 732.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WWD

How many hedge funds hold WWD — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of WWD vs. share price

Market Analysis: WWD

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Company Profile: WWD

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Woodward Inc (WWD) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much WWD has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 75d ago
WWD
+8.1%
XLI
+8.9%

WWD outperformed XLI by -0.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
WWD
+10.9%
XLI
+329.7%

Since the filing became public, WWD outperformed XLI by -318.8% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

46 top-rated funds 12 high-conviction
Consensus
7.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WWD
725 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 725 635 14.17%
13F Shares 52M 53M -2.84%
Total Value $17.97B $16.02B 12.15%
New Positions 149 137 +12
Increased Positions 250 192 +58
Closed Positions 59 55 +4
Reduced Positions 224 215 +9
Total Calls 11 9 22.22%
Total Puts 11 6 83.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

725 + investors

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Top 25 WWD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Advaya LLP 21.11% 84,800 $30.4M
2 Naya Capital Management UK Ltd 20.53% 677,419 $242.5M
3 FACT Capital, LP 8.97% 37,685 $13.5M
4 Untitled Investments LP 6.89% 51,725 $18.5M
5 Night Owl Capital Management, LLC 5.22% 125,228 $44.8M
6 Forest Avenue Capital Management LP 4.72% 222,073 $79.5M
7 Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP 4.45% 342,121 $122.5M
8 Bayberry Capital Partners LP 4.44% 40,100 $14.4M
9 Alpha Wave Global, LP 4.38% 96,718 $34.6M
10 One Madison Group LLC 4.15% 100,360 $35.9M
11 Hudson Way Capital Management LLC 4.14% 120,961 $43.3M
12 Senator Investment Group LP 3.72% 226,538 $81.1M
13 Kinetic Partners Management, LP 3.50% 174,698 $62.5M
14 East Coast Asset Management, LLC. 3.39% 28,729 $10.3M
15 Whitford Management LLC 3.26% 8,910 $3.2M
16 Gallo Partners, LP 3.07% 4,482 $1.6M
17 Eagle Capital Management LLC 2.96% 2,464,338 $882.0M
18 Snyder Capital Management L P 2.94% 423,637 $151.6M
19 Rivermont Capital Management LP 2.92% 38,752 $13.9M
20 EULAV Asset Management 2.92% 255,011 $91.3M
21 SMA Capital LLC 2.89% 18,717 $6.7M
22 Candelo Capital Management LP 2.75% 9,300 $3.3M
23 LaFleur & Godfrey LLC 2.64% 59,307 $21.2M
24 Findlay Park Partners LLP 2.25% 451,800 $161.7M
25 Red Spruce Capital, LLC 2.08% 14,171 $5.1M
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 — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 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 — 59% buying: Last quarter: 406 funds bought or added vs 287 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?

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds: 62 of 731 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held WWD?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 378 out of 732 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 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WWD has moved +10.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +329.7% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -318.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WWD has gained +8.1% vs +8.9% 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.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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