Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on FormS-8 of our report dated November 16, 2016, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of Woodward, Inc. and subsidiaries and the effectiveness of Woodward Inc. and subsidiaries internal control over financial reporting appearing in the Annual Report on Form10-K of Woodward, Inc. and subsidiaries for the year ended September 30, 2016.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Denver, Colorado
April 24, 2017