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 saw its Stochastic Oscillator leaves the overbought zone
The Stochastic Oscillator for WWD moved out of overbought territory on February 13, 2025. This could be a bearish sign for the stock and investors may want to consider selling or taking a defensive position. A.I.dvisor looked at 66 similar instances where the indicator exited the overbought zone. In of the 66 cases the stock moved lower. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for WWD moved out of overbought territory on January 22, 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 39 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 39 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for WWD turned negative on February 13, 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 51 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 51 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 .
WWD broke above its upper Bollinger Band on February 06, 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.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on February 05, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on WWD as a result. In of 97 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. 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 330 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 239 cases where WWD Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
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 71, placing this stock better than average.
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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 (4.968) is normal, around the industry mean (8.876). P/E Ratio (30.960) is within average values for comparable stocks, (68.637). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.009) is also within normal values, averaging (2.752). Dividend Yield (0.006) settles around the average of (0.015) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.457) is also within normal values, averaging (8.040).
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.
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