Woodward (WWD, $121.96) to merge with Hexcel to create $6.4 billion company
Aerospace parts maker Woodward is planning to merge with Hexcel (which makes lightweight materials for aircraft, space and defense equipment).
Under the all-stock merger, current Woodward shareholders will own about 55% of the new company called Woodward Hexcel. Hexcel shareholders will own about 45%. Hexcel shareholders will get 0.625 shares of Woodward common stock for each share of Hexcel common stock. Woodward shareholders will get to have the same number of common stock shares in the newly combined company as before. The combined entity is valued at $6.4 billion.
Woodward will be raising its quarterly cash dividend to 28 cents a share, as part of the deal.
The combined company – set to be among the aerospace industry’s largest suppliers - will generate estimated net revenues of $5.3 billion (based on last year’s revenues), while having around 16,000 employees, and operations in 14 countries. Woodward Hexcel expects to save around $125 million in annual cost synergies by its second fiscal year.
The new company plans to invest $250 million on research and development in its first year.
WWD in +0.84% Uptrend, growing for three consecutive days on August 22, 2025
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where WWD advanced for three days, in of 344 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on August 26, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on WWD as a result. In of 92 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for WWD moved out of overbought territory on July 31, 2025. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 42 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 42 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 65 cases where WWD's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for WWD turned negative on July 31, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 50 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 50 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
WWD moved below its 50-day moving average on August 27, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for WWD crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 19, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WWD declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
WWD broke above its upper Bollinger Band on July 30, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for WWD entered a downward trend on August 29, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 58, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. WWD’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (5.995) is normal, around the industry mean (9.998). P/E Ratio (39.054) is within average values for comparable stocks, (64.387). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.042) is also within normal values, averaging (2.199). Dividend Yield (0.004) settles around the average of (0.017) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.423) is also within normal values, averaging (9.227).
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