Woodward appoints Paxton McVoy as CIO. Woodward stock costs EUR 293.60

Published on 10/20/2026 at 14:00 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

The CIO appointment took effect October 19, 2026. Woodward stock stood at EUR 293.60 on October 20, 2026, while TD Cowen set USD 380.

Leadership and valuation context

Paxton McVoy became chief information officer on October 19, 2026.
Fiscal third-quarter revenue reached USD 1.11 billion on July 29, 2026.
Woodward stock was trading at EUR 293.60 at 1:52 p.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026.
TD Cowen cut its target from USD 420.00 to USD 380.00 on October 9, 2026.

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Woodward, Inc. (ISIN US9807451037) was trading at EUR 293.60 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026, at 1:52 p.m. CEST. The latest company event was the appointment of Paxton McVoy as executive vice president and chief information officer, effective October 19, 2026, as StockTitan reported on October 16, 2026.

The new CIO role

McVoy leads Woodward's global information technology organization in the newly created role. His remit covers enterprise resource planning, data and analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and technology-enabled business transformation, according to StockTitan.

The appointment adds a digital-execution angle to Woodward's existing aerospace and industrial controls business. Woodward's fiscal third-quarter revenue was USD 1.11 billion for the period ended June 30, 2026, while adjusted earnings per share reached USD 2.52 versus a USD 2.44 consensus estimate, according to MarketBeat.

What does the target cut mean?

TD Cowen cut its Woodward price target from USD 420.00 to USD 380.00 and kept a Hold rating on October 9, 2026, as MarketBeat reported. The lower target places execution and aerospace-sector valuation at the center of the debate rather than changing the company's operating remit.

Three dated company steps

On July 29, 2026, Woodward reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of USD 1.11 billion through its earnings update. On October 7, 2026, the company was selected to provide a complete actuation system for Airbus' Folding Wing research demonstrator, including a power delivery unit and high-power hinge actuator, according to StockTitan. On October 16, 2026, Woodward announced McVoy's appointment, effective October 19, 2026.

Upcoming dates for investors

The next reporting date is November 12, 2026, for fiscal fourth-quarter results, according to The Wall Street Journal. The next ex-dividend date is November 19, 2026, while the quarterly dividend is USD 0.32 per share, according to the same dated market calendar.

Stock valuation stays event driven

For investors, the new CIO role supplies a measurable management milestone, but the more immediate valuation signal is TD Cowen's USD 40.00 target reduction. Woodward's fiscal third-quarter revenue growth and Airbus system selection provide operating context for the next earnings date.

Woodward was trading at EUR 293.60 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026, at 1:52 p.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Woodward stock.