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Insider Sale by Blankenship Charles P (COB, CEO)

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Trade Summary

6 days ago, Blankenship Charles P, serving as COB, CEO at Woodward, Inc. (WWD), sold 7,625 shares at $373.39 per share, for a total transaction value of $2,847,094.00. Following this transaction, Blankenship Charles P now holds 66,261 shares of WWD.

This sale represents a 10.00% decrease in Blankenship Charles P's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Monday, March 9, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 2 days after the trade was made.

Woodward, Inc. operates in the INDUSTRIALS sector, specifically within the AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry. Insider selling activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Blankenship Charles P

COB, CEO

Charles P. Blankenship Jr., known as Chip, is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Woodward, Inc. (WWD), a position he has held since May 2022.[[1]](https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/capital-goods/nasdaq-wwd/woodward/management)[[2]](https://www.woodward.com/leadership/charles-chip-blankenship/)[[3]](https://eng.vt.edu/about/advisory-board/blankenship.html) He previously served as President of the company until 2024 and leads over 10,000 team members in delivering engineering solutions for aerospace, industrial, and clean energy applications.[[1]](https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/capital-goods/nasdaq-wwd/woodward/management)[[2]](https://www.woodward.com/leadership/charles-chip-blankenship/) Blankenship owns 0.061% of Woodward's shares, valued at approximately $14 million, and his total compensation for recent periods has been around $10.48 million, primarily from bonuses and stock.[[1]](https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/capital-goods/nasdaq-wwd/woodward/management)[[4]](https://www.salary.com/research/executive-compensation/charles-p-blankenship-jr-executive-member-of-woodward-inc) Blankenship brings extensive experience from his prior role as CEO of Arconic Corporation, specializing in precision engineering for aerospace and defense, and a 24-year career at General Electric (GE), where he served as CEO of GE Appliances, Vice President and General Manager of Commercial Aircraft Engines, and General Manager of GE Aero Energy.[[2]](https://www.woodward.com/leadership/charles-chip-blankenship/)[[3]](https://eng.vt.edu/about/advisory-board/blankenship.html)[[5]](https://fluorenterprisesinc2023rbcr.q4web.com/news/news-details/2025/Charles-Blankenship-Elected-to-Fluors-Board-of-Directors/default.aspx) He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Virginia (1992), where he was Montgomery Distinguished Professor of Practice, and a B.S. in Materials Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.[[2]](https://www.woodward.com/leadership/charles-chip-blankenship/)[[3]](https://eng.vt.edu/about/advisory-board/blankenship.html) Additionally, he serves on the boards of Fluor Corporation, the National Association of Manufacturers, and the Aerospace Industries Association, and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering.[[2]](https://www.woodward.com/leadership/charles-chip-blankenship/)[[3]](https://eng.vt.edu/about/advisory-board/blankenship.html)

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Trade Price

$373.39

Quantity

7,625

Total Value

$2,847,094.00

Shares Owned

66,261

Trade Date

Monday, March 9, 2026

6 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Filed 2 days after trade

INDUSTRIALSAEROSPACE & DEFENSE

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