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 upward trend: price expected to rise as it breaks its lower Bollinger Band on July 07, 2026
WWD may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 35 cases where WWD's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 9 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
WWD moved above its 50-day moving average on June 11, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for WWD crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on June 15, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WWD advanced for three days, in of 340 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 288 cases where WWD Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for WWD moved out of overbought territory on June 29, 2026. 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 49 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 49 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on July 01, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on WWD as a result. In of 91 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for WWD turned negative on July 02, 2026. 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 47 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 47 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
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 .
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
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 74, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent 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 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 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 Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued 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 (9.302) is normal, around the industry mean (9.821). P/E Ratio (47.200) is within average values for comparable stocks, (88.634). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.501) is also within normal values, averaging (4.009). Dividend Yield (0.003) settles around the average of (0.019) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.068) is also within normal values, averaging (31.062).
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