Form 4: Woodward President Sells Shares
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Shawn M Mclevige, EVP and President, Aerospace of Woodward, Inc., sold 2,150 shares of common stock on July 31, 2026 for $356.82 per share.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 2,150 Woodward, Inc. Common Stock at $81.03 ($174,214) on July 31, 2026; holds 5,248 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 2,150 Woodward, Inc. Common Stock at $356.82 ($767,163) on July 31, 2026; holds 3,098 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 2,150 Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) on July 31, 2026; holds 2,150 after (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 4
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a mildly negative but low-conviction signal: an insider sold $767,163 of stock under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which is typically routine.
Insider Transactions
Shawn M Mclevige — Officer (EVP and President, Aerospace)
Transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Option exercise/conversion | Woodward, Inc. Common Stock | 2,150 | $81 | $174.2K | 5,248 |
| 2026-07-31 | Open-market sale | Woodward, Inc. Common Stock | 2,150 | $357 | $767.2K | 3,098 |
| 2026-07-31 | Option exercise/conversion | Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 2,150 | — | — | 2,150 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Option exercise/conversion (2,150 shares) |
| 2026-07-31 | Open-market sale (2,150 shares) |
| 2026-07-31 | Option exercise/conversion (2,150 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, WWD, Woodward, Inc., bearish, Shawn M Mclevige
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