Form 4: Woodward Inc. Director John D. Cohn Executes Stock Option and Sells Shares

Director John D. Cohn exercised stock options and sold shares of Woodward, Inc. common stock on February 5, 2025.

Summary

• On February 5, 2025, John D. Cohn, a director of Woodward, Inc., executed a non-qualified stock option to acquire 2,000 shares of Woodward, Inc. common stock at a price of $40.26 per share.
• Simultaneously, Cohn sold 2,000 shares of Woodward, Inc. common stock at a price of $189.39 per share.
• Following these transactions, Cohn directly owns 20,964 shares of Woodward, Inc. common stock.
• Cohn also directly owns derivative securities consisting of 2,800 non-qualified stock options.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral disclosure of insider trading activity. The exercise of options and subsequent sale of shares is a common practice and doesn't necessarily indicate positive or negative sentiment about the company's future prospects.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, providing transparency to investors regarding the buying and selling activities of company directors. It's a standard practice in publicly traded companies.

Stakeholder Impact

• The transaction provides transparency to shareholders regarding insider activity.

Key Dates

Keywords

Woodward, Inc., Director, Stock Option, Form 4, WWD, Cohn, Sale, Acquisition