Zacks Investment Research·Sep 9, 2026
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Watts Water Technologies is executing well, with revenue growth accelerating to 18.6% in 2026Q2 and gross margins expanding to 49.0%, driven by pricing power and cost discipline. The balance sheet is conservatively leveraged (D/E of 0.05) with ample liquidity,...
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Revenue growth accelerated to 18.6% year-over-year in 2026Q2, with gross margin expanding to 49.0% and operating margin reaching 20.2%, reflecting strong operating leverage and cost control.
Watts Water Technologies is positioning its water and energy management solutions as key infrastructure for AI data center buildouts, creating a growth opportunity.
The company has completed acquisitions like Haws Corp, which could enhance its product portfolio and market reach.
The company has a high Quality score (77/100), indicating strong profitability metrics.
Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 5, 2026 | $3.66+9.9% vs $3.33 | $763M+5.1% vs $726M |
Q2 2026 May 6, 2026 | $3.04+12.6% vs $2.70 | $677M+6.1% vs $638M |
Q1 2026 Feb 11, 2026 | $2.62+11.0% vs $2.36 | $625M+2.5% vs $610M |
Q4 2025 Nov 5, 2025 | $2.50+10.6% vs $2.26 | $612M+6.1% vs $576M |
U.S. manufacturing stays on track, with lean inventories and solid production supporting Caterpillar, Kubota, Nordson and two other industrial stocks.
Nykredit A S purchased a new stake in Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 1,629 shares of the technology company's stock, valued at approximately $638,000. Several other hedge funds also recently added
Watts Water (WTS) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS - Get Free Report)'s share price crossed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Tuesday. The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $328.00 and traded as high as $364.17. Watts Water Technologies shares last traded at $354.66, with a volume of 207,588 shares
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $357.29 | $11.93B | 35.13 | 8.27% | 13.98% | 18.25% | 0.56% | |
| $96.30 | $4.25B | 29.91 | 5.44% | 7.06% | 11.55% | — | |
| $0.71 | $7.06M | -0.80 | 13.03% | -63.18% | -69.03% | — | |
| $21.72 | $3.4B | 17.80 | 8.75% | 15.02% | 21.21% | — | |
| $6.80 | $350.51M | 16.19 | -7.07% | 12.75% | 8.25% | — | |
| $91.32 | $4B | 14.05 | -3.02% | 11.9% | 16.31% | — |
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 5, 2026·SEC
May 20, 2026·SEC
May 6, 2026·SEC
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Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) reported $2.68B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 318% increase from $640.9M in 1996.
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) grew revenue by 8.3% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) is profitable, generating $383.8M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (14.0% net margin).
Yes, Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.56%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 18.2%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) generated $356.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
