Woodward appoints Paxton McVoy as CIO before WWD stock results

Published on 10/27/2026 at 14:11 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Woodward names Paxton McVoy CIO effective October 19, 2026. WWD stock costs EUR 274.55 on October 27, 2026; results follow November 12.

Leadership and earnings calendar

Paxton McVoy became Woodward's chief information officer on October 19, 2026.
Third-quarter revenue rose 21.20 percent year over year to USD 1.11 billion.
Woodward stock trades at EUR 274.55 at 2:05 p.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 27, 2026.

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Woodward (US9807451037) was trading at EUR 274.55 at Lang & Schwarz on October 27, 2026, at 2:05 p.m. CEST. The company appointed Paxton McVoy as executive vice president and chief information officer effective October 19, 2026, according to Woodward.

Digital role adds a new executive

McVoy joined Woodward's executive leadership team and reports to Chief Executive Officer Chip Blankenship. His newly created role covers enterprise resource planning, data analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and technology-enabled business transformation, giving the appointment a direct connection to the company's operating infrastructure.

The chronology links three dated developments. On July 29, 2026, Woodward reported third-quarter earnings of USD 2.52 per share against a USD 2.44 consensus estimate; on October 9, 2026, TD Cowen cut its price target from USD 420.00 to USD 380.00; and on October 16, 2026, Woodward announced McVoy's appointment, according to MarketBeat and Woodward.

What does the latest quarter mean for margins?

Woodward's third-quarter revenue reached USD 1.11 billion, up 21.20 percent from the prior-year quarter, while net income margin stood at 13.17 percent, according to MarketBeat. Fiscal 2026 earnings-per-share guidance was USD 9.30-9.50, providing a quantified benchmark for the November report.

November brings two scheduled dates

The next reported earnings date is November 12, 2026, according to Barron's. The next ex-dividend date is November 19, 2026, followed by a USD 0.32 per-share payment on December 3, 2026, according to MarketBeat.

Stock price and valuation context

Woodward's primary listing is Nasdaq, where its USD 17.92 billion market capitalization and USD 253.52 to USD 450.92 52-week range were reported on October 26, 2026. The euro quotation from Lang & Schwarz provides the German investor perspective for October 27, 2026.

Woodward stock was trading at EUR 274.55 at Lang & Schwarz on October 27, 2026, at 2:05 p.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Woodward stock.