Form 4: Woodward EVP Covers Taxes on RSU Vesting
Insider Transaction Report
Randall Hobbs, EVP and President of Industrial at Woodward, Inc., disposed of 10,733 shares to cover withholding taxes related to restricted stock unit vesting.
Summary
- Randall Hobbs, Executive Vice President and President, Industrial at Woodward, Inc. (WWD), reported a disposition of common stock.
- On December 5, 2025, 10,733 shares of Woodward, Inc. Common Stock were disposed of at a price of $303.45 per share.
- This disposition was coded 'F', indicating the shares were withheld by the Issuer to cover withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs).
- The shares were not issued to or sold by Mr. Hobbs.
- Following this transaction, Mr. Hobbs directly beneficially owns 38,163 shares of Woodward, Inc. Common Stock.
- Additionally, Mr. Hobbs indirectly beneficially owns 227 shares through the Woodward Retirement Savings Plan, with this calculation based on data as of November 28, 2025.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing reports a routine, non-discretionary transaction for tax withholding related to RSU vesting. It does not indicate any positive or negative sentiment regarding the company's performance or the insider's view of the stock.
Future Outlook
This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or strategic direction.
Industry Context
This is a routine insider transaction related to executive compensation and tax obligations, which is common across all publicly traded companies that utilize restricted stock units as part of their compensation structure. It does not reflect broader industry trends or competitive positioning.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Minimal impact as this is a routine, non-discretionary transaction for tax purposes and does not represent a voluntary sale by the executive.
- Employees: No direct impact beyond the executive involved in the RSU vesting.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-28 | Date as of which the number of shares held in the Woodward Retirement Savings Plan was calculated. |
| 2025-12-05 | Date of the transaction where shares were disposed of to cover withholding taxes. |
| 2025-12-08 | Date the Form 4 was signed by Rebecca L. Dees, by Power of Attorney. |
Keywords
Woodward Inc, WWD, Randall Hobbs, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Restricted Stock Units, RSU Vesting, Tax Withholding, Executive Compensation
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