Woodward (WWD) COO Cromwell sold 10,000 shares for $2.98M at an average $297.83 under a 10b5-1 plan
Insider transactions reported
Thomas G Cromwell (EVP and COO at Woodward Inc., WWD) reported that they sold 10,000 shares for $2.98M at an average $297.83, and acquired 10,000 shares at $117.64 between Nov 28, 2025 and Dec 1, 2025. After these transactions the filing shows 15,135 shares held directly.
- Reporting person
- Cromwell Thomas G
- Role
- EVP and COO
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Woodward, Inc. Common Stock1 | +5,000 | $117.64 | $588K | 20,135 direct |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Open-market sale (S) | Woodward, Inc. Common Stock2 | -5,000 | $296.26 | $1.48M | 15,135 direct |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Woodward, Inc. Common Stock | +5,000 | $117.64 | $588K | 20,135 direct |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Open-market sale (S) | Woodward, Inc. Common Stock2 | -5,000 | $299.39 | $1.5M | 15,135 direct |
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)On 5,000 Woodward, Inc. Common Stock4 | -5,000 | - | - | 24,700 direct |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)On 5,000 Woodward, Inc. Common Stock4 | -5,000 | - | - | 19,700 direct |
Holdings before and after
- Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy): 29,700 to 19,700 direct
Other positions listed
- Woodward, Inc. Common Stock: 490 indirect, By Woodward Retirement Savings Plan
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. Total includes 12 additional shares and units issued in connection with the dividend reinvestment provisions of the Issuer's RSU awards.
- 2. The sale reported by the reporting person was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that was adopted on July 30, 2025.
- 3. The information in this report regarding the number of shares held by the reporting person in the Woodward Retirement Savings Plan is based on a calculation as of November 28, 2025.
- 4. Options are fully vested and exercisable.
Transaction codes in this filing
- Open-market sale:
- Code S marks a sale in the open market or a private deal. The insider received cash for these securities.
- Exercise or conversion of a derivative:
- Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
FAQ
What did Cromwell report in this WWD Form 4?
Thomas G Cromwell (EVP and COO at Woodward Inc., WWD) reported that they sold 10,000 shares for $2.98M at an average $297.83, and acquired 10,000 shares at $117.64 between Nov 28, 2025 and Dec 1, 2025. After these transactions the filing shows 15,135 shares held directly.
How many WWD shares does Cromwell hold after this filing?
The filing shows 15,135 shares held directly after the reported transactions. Form 4 reports only the positions it lists, so this may not be every holding.
Was this WWD insider sale made under a 10b5-1 plan?
The filing's footnotes mention a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Such a plan sets the terms of future trades in advance.
What does transaction code S mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code S marks a sale in the open market or a private deal. The insider received cash for these securities.
Historical context for WWD
Across the 3 sessions after earlier WWD headlines, the stock closed higher 2 times and lower 1 times, with a median move of 1.9% in either direction. This shows timing only: many things move a stock in a session, and these figures do not show that any headline caused a move.
| Session | Earlier headline | WWD | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | Woodward Reports Record Sales & Earnings for Fiscal Year 2025 | +12.4% | +0.9% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Woodward Announces Substantial Increase in Share Repurchase Authorizationand 1 other headline that session | -0.3% | -1.5% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Woodward Schedules Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Release and Conference Call | +1.9% | +1.6% |
Earlier insider filings at WWD
- Dec 1, 2025EVP and President, Industrial Hobbs Randall covered exercise/tax liability with 193 units of Woodward, decreasing direct ownership by 0.39% to 48,896 units (SEC Form 4)
- Dec 1, 2025EVP, Gen Counsel & Corp Sec Bem Karrie M. covered exercise/tax liability with 226 units of Woodward, decreasing direct ownership by 6% to 3,757 units (SEC Form 4)
- Dec 1, 2025Director Cohn John D exercised 3,000 units of Woodward at a strike of $62.57 and sold $888,990 worth of Woodward (3,000 units at $296.33) (SEC Form 4)
- Oct 8, 2025SEC Form 4 filed by Director Petryszyn Mary D
- Oct 7, 2025EVP and President, Aerospace Mclevige Shawn M covered exercise/tax liability with 29 units of Woodward, decreasing direct ownership by 1% to 2,354 units (SEC Form 4)
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- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Industrial Machinery/Components
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