Woodward (WWD) executive McLevige sold 1,850 shares for $711K at an average $384.37 under a 10b5-1 plan
Insider transactions reported
Shawn M McLevige (EVP and President, Aerospace at Woodward Inc., WWD) reported that they sold 1,850 shares for $711K at an average $384.37, and acquired 1,850 shares at $104.77 on Mar 3, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 3,095 shares held directly.
- Reporting person
- McLevige Shawn M
- Role
- EVP and President, Aerospace
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Woodward, Inc. Common Stock | +1,850 | $104.77 | $194K | 4,945 direct |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Open-market sale (S) | Woodward, Inc. Common Stock1, 2, 3, ... | -1,850 | avg $384.37 | $711K | 3,095 direct |
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)On 1,850 Woodward, Inc. Common Stock11 | -1,850 | - | - | 0 direct |
Holdings before and after
- Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy): 1,850 to 0 direct
Other positions listed
- Woodward, Inc. Common Stock: 892 indirect, By Woodward Retirement Savings Plan
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. The sale reported by the reporting person was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that was adopted on December 2, 2025.
- 2. The reporting person executed a trade order through a broker-dealer which resulted in multiple same day, same way open market sales, with prices ranging from $378.80 to $379.77 per share. The reporting person has reported these sales on an aggregate basis using the weighted average price for the transactions. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Company or a security holder of the Company, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
- 10. 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 March 3, 2026.
- 11. Options, which expire October 1, 2029, became exercisable as to 25% of the shares on October 1, 2020 and 25% each one-year anniversary thereafter.
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 McLevige report in this WWD Form 4?
Shawn M McLevige (EVP and President, Aerospace at Woodward Inc., WWD) reported that they sold 1,850 shares for $711K at an average $384.37, and acquired 1,850 shares at $104.77 on Mar 3, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 3,095 shares held directly.
How many WWD shares does McLevige hold after this filing?
The filing shows 3,095 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 10 sessions after earlier WWD headlines, the stock closed higher 6 times and lower 4 times, with a median move of 2.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Woodward Recognized on Forbes' 2026 List of Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies | -2.4% | -1.5% |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Woodward Reports Strong First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results | +13.4% | -0.8% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Woodward Increases Quarterly Dividend by 14 Percent | +3.0% | +0.5% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Woodward Schedules Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call | -1.5% | -2.0% |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Woodward to Wind Down China On-Highway Natural Gas Truck Business, Enhancing Strategic Focus | -0.9% | -0.1% |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Woodward upgraded by Melius | +3.6% | +0.7% |
Earlier insider filings at WWD
- Feb 13, 2026EVP and COO Cromwell Thomas G covered exercise/tax liability with 1,128 units of Woodward, decreasing direct ownership by 7% to 16,023 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 13, 2026EVP and President, Aerospace Mclevige Shawn M covered exercise/tax liability with 54 units of Woodward, decreasing direct ownership by 2% to 3,095 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 13, 2026Chairman of the Board and CEO Blankenship Charles P covered exercise/tax liability with 3,995 units of Woodward, decreasing direct ownership by 6% to 65,829 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 13, 2026EVP and President, Industrial Hobbs Randall covered exercise/tax liability with 359 units of Woodward, decreasing direct ownership by 0.93% to 38,157 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 13, 2026EVP and CFO Lacey William F. covered exercise/tax liability with 650 units of Woodward, decreasing direct ownership by 4% to 15,603 units (SEC Form 4)
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