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Charles P. Blankenship, CEO of Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD), sold shares worth approximately $2.85 million on March 9-10, 2026, under a prearranged trading plan.

On March 9, he sold 3,605 shares for $1,324,798, and on March 10, he sold 2,525 shares for $956,670, with prices ranging from $364.43 to $386.75. He also exercised options for 7,625 shares at $83.24 each, totaling $634,705.

After these transactions, Blankenship holds 65,854 shares directly and 407 shares indirectly. Woodward announced an acquisition of Valve Research & Manufacturing, aimed at enhancing its aerospace portfolio, expected to finalize in the first half of 2026.