Billionaire Druckenmiller and Jim Cramer Like These Stocks

8. Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 69

Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) is among the stocks that Billionaire Druckenmiller and Jim Cramer like.

On April 21, 2026, Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) entered an Elite Licensed Repair Service Facility Agreement (LRSF) with Lufthansa Technik, designating it as the company’s first Elite-level Licensed Repair Service Facility for CFM LEAP engine controls. As per the agreement, Lufthansa Technik is authorized to provide repair and overhaul services for Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD)’s fuel controls, valves, and actuators on Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Part of the collaboration also involves Lufthansa Technik investing in advanced tooling and equipment tests to enable full Elite-level capabilities for Woodward components. John DiSilvestro, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Service, Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD), stated:

Lufthansa Technik is a proven leader in engine and component maintenance and a trusted partner. Together, we are strengthening global support for the growing CFM LEAP engine fleet.

Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) signed another LRSF agreement, on April 23, 2026, with AFI KLM E&M to support CFM LEAP-1A and 1B engines. The agreement authorizes AFI KLM E&M to provide full MRO services for critical fuel controls and actuators, thereby allowing the partnership to enhance global fleet availability and turnaround times for next-generation aircraft.

The stock still holds a top-tier slot in the Duquesne portfolio as of Q4 2025 and is praised by Cramer as a “high-quality, profitable company”.

Founded in 1870, Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of energy control solutions. Based in Colorado, the company serves the aerospace and industrial markets with systems that optimize performance in tough environments.