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Blankenship Charles P

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9 filings analyzed · 1 company · Latest 2026-03-11

Companies

Company Buys Sells Direction
Woodward, Inc. WWD 0 99 Net selling

Activity

March 2026
2026-03-11 Woodward, Inc. WWD
medium
Sell
7,625 shares
$2,847,094
Significance 5/10

CEO Charles P Blankenship sells 7,625 shares across 11 transactions for $2,847,093.66 at Woodward Inc.

Charles P Blankenship, Chairman and CEO of Woodward, Inc., executed 11 separate sales totaling 7,625 shares for $2,847,093.66 (blended average price of $373.39) over March 9–10, 2026. This represents a -10.4% reduction in his shareholdings, from 73,479 shares to 65,854 shares post-transaction. The sales occurred while the stock was trading within 4.1% of its 52-week high of $402.56, and the current price of $385.91 is above the blended transaction price. Blankenship's track record shows 20 prior sells across all tickers; his 5 prior trades at this same ticker (all sells on 2026-03-06) are still within measurement windows with no measurable outcomes yet. The company's fundamentals show revenue of $996.5M, net income of $133.7M, and a P/E of 47.06.

2026-03-09 Woodward, Inc. WWD
high
Sell
10,000 shares
$3,797,940
Significance 6/10

CEO Blankenship sold 10,000 shares at avg $379.79 on Mar 5-6; retains 65.9K shares post-sale

Charles P. Blankenship, Chairman and CEO of Woodward Inc., executed 14 separate sales totaling 10,000 shares for $3,797,940.42 across March 5–6, 2026, at an average price of $379.79. The transaction reduced his holdings by 13.2%, leaving him with 65.9K shares. The stock currently trades at $384.56, placing the sale slightly below recent price levels yet within the 52-week range and only 4.5% below the 52-week high of $402.56. Blankenship maintains substantial remaining ownership, and his 20 prior open-market sales across all tickers show no pattern of exceptional timing discipline; timing outcomes for his 5 prior trades specifically at WWD remain unmeasurable. The sale's significance is heightened by the volume and the holder's role as chief executive, warranting review of whether this disposal reflects scheduled equity management or broader capital allocation decisions.

2026-03-05 Woodward, Inc. WWD
medium
Sell
10,000 shares
$3,845,466
Significance 6/10

WWD CEO Blankenship sells 10,000 shares in 18 separate transactions on 2026-03-03/04, raising $3.8M at blended avg $384.55

Charles P Blankenship, Chairman and CEO of Woodward, Inc., executed 18 separate sales totaling 10,000 shares (65.8K shares post-transaction, a -13.2% reduction) for $3,845,466.46 across two trading days at prices ranging from $377.84 to $394.55. The stock currently trades at $386.59, within 4.0% of its 52-week high of $402.56, and has gained 4.2% over 30 days and 27.4% over 90 days. His cross-ticker track record across 20 prior sells shows an average 90-day return of +11.6% after sales and a 0.00% well-timed rate, indicating those sales were not positioned ahead of declines; same-ticker timing cannot yet be measured (outcomes pending). The multi-transaction structure over two consecutive days warrants observation for any scheduled trading arrangement context not present in the filing.

June 2025
2025-06-05 Woodward, Inc. WWD
medium
Sell
7,450 shares
$1,707,650
Significance 6/10

Chairman & CEO Blankenship sells 7,450 shares for $1.7M across 2 days; stock within 0.5% of 52-week high

Charles P. Blankenship, Chairman and CEO of Woodward, Inc., filed 7 separate sales totaling 7,450 shares for $1,707,649.50 on June 3–4, 2025, at prices ranging from $223.47 to $231.22 and a blended average of $229.21. This represents a 10.3% reduction of his holdings from 72,189 to 64,739 shares. The timing of these sales is notable: the current price stands at $233.33, only 0.5% below the 52-week high of $234.51, and the stock has appreciated 19.0% over 30 days and 32.3% over 90 days. Blankenship's recent trading pattern at WWD shows 5 prior trades concentrated in late May and early June 2025, though outcomes are not yet measurable. The company itself has strong fundamentals—annual revenue growth of 14.1%, net income of $108,949,000.00, and a P/E of 36.40—suggesting near-term strength rather than distress-driven liquidation.

2025-06-03 Woodward, Inc. WWD
high
Sell
10,000 shares
$2,160,875
Significance 6/10

Woodward CEO Blankenship sells 10,000 shares at blended $216.09 across 6 transactions for $2.2M while stock near 52-week highs.

Charles P Blankenship, Chairman and CEO of Woodward Inc., executed 6 separate sales totaling 10,000 shares for $2,160,875.36 at a blended average price of $216.09 on May 30 and June 2, 2025. The sales reduce his holdings from 82,198 shares to 72,198 shares (-12.2% vs pre-transaction holdings). These transactions occurred as the stock was trading at or near its 52-week high of $230.66, following a strong 30-day rally of +19.0% and a 90-day advance of +26.1%. The company reports robust fundamentals with $883.6M in quarterly revenue, $108.9M net income, and annual revenue growth of +14.1%, though the stock carries a P/E ratio of 35.98. With 20 prior open-market sells across all tickers in his cross-ticker track record but no measurable 90-day outcomes yet from his prior 5 trades at WWD, the timing context of this large multi-transaction sale warrant investor attention.

May 2025
2025-05-30 Woodward, Inc. WWD
medium
Sell
10,000 shares
$2,172,812
Significance 5/10

Blankenship (CEO) sold 10,000 shares ($2.2M) at $217.28 avg over 2 days; holds 73.1K post-sale.

Blankenship filed 5 separate sales on May 28–29, 2025, totaling 10,000 shares for $2,172,811.88 at an average price of $217.28. The current price stands at $216.33, near the 52-week high of $218.47. His post-transaction holdings of 73.1K shares represent a 12.0% reduction from the prior 83.1K. While the company shows strong fundamentals—revenue of $883.6M, net income of $108.9M, and annual revenue growth of +14.1%—this represents a material disposition by the CEO of equity stakes at peak valuations. Timing outcomes from his prior same-ticker sales remain unmeasurable (all within the last 3 days), so no inference can be drawn about the directional signal this sale may carry.

2025-05-28 Woodward, Inc. WWD
medium
Sell
10,000 shares
$2,098,657
Significance 6/10

CEO Blankenship sold 10,000 shares at $204.81–$214.59 on WWD; 73.1K shares remain (-12.0%).

Charles P. Blankenship, Chairman and CEO of Woodward, Inc., filed 7 separate sales totaling 10,000 shares for $2,098,657.03 between May 23 and May 27, 2025, executed at a blended average price of $209.87. His post-transaction holdings of 73.1K shares represent a 12.0% reduction from his pre-transaction position of 83.1K shares, a material stake reduction by the company's top executive. The stock was trading near recent highs at the time of sale (current price $216.44 is -0.9% from the 52-week high of $218.47), and the company's fundamentals show strong growth—annual revenue growth of +14.1% and positive profitability ($108.9M net income on $883.6M revenue), suggesting the sale occurred amid strong operational performance rather than distress signals. The timing of multiple smaller transactions across consecutive trading days, rather than a single large block, and the absence of measurable return outcomes on prior same-ticker sales at this company limit definitive behavioral inference from the data alone.

2025-05-23 Woodward, Inc. WWD
high
Sell
10,000 shares
$2,083,194
Significance 6/10

CEO Blankenship sold 10,000 shares across 5 transactions at blended avg $208.32, reducing holdings by 12.0%

Charles P Blankenship, Chairman and CEO, executed 5 separate sales totaling 10,000 shares for $2,083,193.94 on 2025-05-21 and 2025-05-22, at prices ranging from $204.69 to $211.58 relative to a blended average price of $208.32. The sale reduced his holdings from 83,117 shares to 73,117 shares, a -12.0% reduction of his pre-transaction position. The stock currently trades at $210.61, within 1.4% of its 52-week high of $213.53, and has appreciated 20.9% over the past 30 days and 14.0% over 90 days, suggesting the sales occurred near recent peak valuations. At the company level, revenues stand at $883,629,000.00 with net income of $108,949,000.00 in the latest quarter, supported by annual revenue growth of 14.1%, and the stock trades at a P/E of 32.86. The open-market sale of a material stake by the CEO during a period of strong recent momentum and elevated valuation multiples merits investor attention as a data point in ongoing conviction assessment.

2025-05-21 Woodward, Inc. WWD
medium
Sell
10,000 shares
$2,113,976
Significance 6/10

WWD CEO Blankenship sells 10,000 shares across 8 transactions for $2.1M at blended $211.40

Blankenship, Chairman and CEO of Woodward Inc., executed 8 separate sales totaling 10,000 shares (10.0K shares) for $2,113,976.28 ($2.1M) on 2025-05-19 and 2025-05-20, at prices ranging from $207.11 to $215.89. This represents a -12.1% reduction in his holdings from 82,878 shares to 72,878 shares. The sales occurred as WWD's stock trades at $207.87 current price, only -2.6% from its 52-week high of $213.53 and amid strong near-term momentum (+25.8% over 30 days). The CEO's cross-ticker track record shows only 2 prior open-market sells historically, making this a material reduction event for a long-tenured insider. Investors should note the multi-day execution pattern and proximity to near-52-week highs, while the company's fundamentals remain solid with $883.6M quarterly revenue, $108.9M net income, and 14.1% annual revenue growth supporting a $12.4B market cap.

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