| Cover | Mar. 12, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| Amendment Description | Explanatory Note: In a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2024 (the “Original 8-K”), Woodward, Inc. (the “Company”) previously announced that A. Christopher Fawzy, who previously served as EVP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary, departed the Company effective as of March 14, 2024. As of the date of such announcement, the compensation arrangements for Mr. Fawzy in connection with his departure had not yet been determined. This Current Report on Form 8-K/A is being filed to amend and supplement the Original 8-K to provide additional information regarding Mr. Fawzy’s compensation arrangements. |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 12, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 000-8408 |
| Entity Registrant Name | WOODWARD, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000108312 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 36-1984010 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1081 Woodward Way |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Fort Collins |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80524 |
| City Area Code | (970) |
| Local Phone Number | 482-5811 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.001455 |
| Trading Symbol | WWD |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
