Woodward names Paxton McVoy CIO. TD Cowen targets Woodward stock at USD 380.00

Published on 10/25/2026 at 14:22 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Woodward appointed Paxton McVoy effective October 19, 2026. TD Cowen cut its target to USD 380.00 on October 9, 2026 for Woodward stock.

Leadership and valuation context

Paxton McVoy became CIO on October 19, 2026, in a newly created role.
TD Cowen cut its target from USD 420.00 to USD 380.00 on October 9, 2026.
Woodward's market capitalization was USD 17.9 billion on October 23, 2026.

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Woodward, Inc. (ISIN US9807451037) appointed Paxton McVoy as executive vice president and chief information officer effective October 19, 2026. According to MarketScreener, the newly created role covers global information technology, enterprise resource planning, data, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Three milestones shape the story

On July 29, 2026, Woodward reported third-quarter revenue of USD 1.11 billion and earnings per share of USD 2.52, compared with consensus of USD 2.44, according to MarketBeat. On September 16, 2026, Woodward declared a quarterly dividend of USD 0.32 per share, payable on December 3, 2026, as listed by MarketScreener. On October 19, 2026, McVoy began the CIO role, giving Woodward a dedicated executive for digital operations.

What does the target reset mean?

TD Cowen cut its Woodward target from USD 420.00 to USD 380.00 on October 9, 2026, while keeping a Hold rating, according to MarketBeat. The same report said fiscal 2026 guidance stood at USD 9.30 to USD 9.50 for earnings per share, so the target reset contrasts with a still-positive earnings outlook.

Which dates come next?

Barron's lists November 12, 2026, as Woodward's fiscal 2026 earnings date. November 19, 2026, is the ex-dividend date for the USD 0.32 payment, according to MarketScreener.

Stock valuation after October 23

Woodward closed at USD 303.55 on Nasdaq on October 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. The same dated market view places the 52-week range at USD 253.52 to USD 450.92 and market capitalization at USD 17.9 billion, giving investors a valuation context for the lower TD Cowen target.