Watts Water Technologies, Inc. WTS
- Market cap
- $12.0B
- P/E
- 31.3×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 44.51 | 59.15 | 61.17 | 61.91 | 69.02 | 113.44 | 116.31 | 142.10 | 175.37 | 177.59 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 71.05 | 78.05 | 93.35 | 100.86 | 123.03 | 212.00 | 195.60 | 213.14 | 222.70 | 287.89 |
High Price
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| 4,800 | 4,800 | 4,800 | 4,800 | 4,465 | 4,597 | 4,600 | 5,100 | 4,800 | 5,700 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 1,398 | 1,457 | 1,565 | 1,601 | 1,509 | 1,809 | 1,980 | 2,056 | 2,252 | 2,439 |
Revenue
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| 40.45% | 41.35% | 41.95% | 42.33% | 41.46% | 42.40% | 44.17% | 46.73% | 47.15% | 49.46% |
Gross Margin
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| 128 | 143 | 175 | 184 | 167 | 234 | 308 | 350 | 386 | 446 |
EBT
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| 9.14% | 9.82% | 11.16% | 11.49% | 11.07% | 12.94% | 15.54% | 17.00% | 17.14% | 18.28% |
EBT Margin
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| 84 | 73 | 128 | 132 | 114 | 166 | 252 | 262 | 291 | 341 |
Net Income
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| 51 | 52 | 49 | 47 | 47 | 45 | 40 | 43 | 54 | 58 |
Depreciation
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| 40.65 | 42.35 | 45.62 | 46.94 | 44.50 | 53.53 | 59.09 | 61.57 | 67.23 | 72.79 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 2.45 | 2.12 | 3.64 | 3.86 | 3.37 | 4.90 | 7.51 | 7.85 | 8.70 | 10.17 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 4.01 | 4.53 | 4.94 | 5.69 | 6.75 | 5.35 | 6.69 | 9.31 | 10.78 | 12.00 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.76) | (0.80) | (1.00) | (0.85) | (1.23) | (0.64) | (0.68) | (0.89) | (0.88) | (1.36) |
Capex/Sh
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| 3.26 | 3.74 | 3.94 | 4.84 | 5.52 | 4.71 | 6.00 | 8.42 | 9.90 | 10.64 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 21.40 | 24.10 | 25.99 | 28.68 | 31.56 | 34.71 | 38.82 | 45.31 | 50.98 | 60.53 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 |
Shares
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| 26.97 | 35.85 | 17.73 | 25.84 | 36.11 | 39.55 | 19.39 | 26.05 | 23.37 | 27.14 |
PE Ratio
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| 1.62 | 1.79 | 1.41 | 2.13 | 2.73 | 3.63 | 2.46 | 3.32 | 3.02 | 3.79 |
PS Ratio
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| 3.07 | 3.15 | 2.48 | 3.48 | 3.86 | 5.59 | 3.75 | 4.51 | 3.99 | 4.56 |
PB Ratio
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| 1.84 | 1.94 | 1.51 | 2.18 | 2.73 | 3.58 | 2.39 | 3.30 | 2.95 | 3.71 |
EV/Sales
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| 22.98 | 21.78 | 17.83 | 21.59 | 22.37 | 41.49 | 23.89 | 24.43 | 20.19 | 25.63 |
EV/FCF
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| 138 | 156 | 169 | 194 | 229 | 181 | 224 | 311 | 361 | 402 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (26) | (27) | (34) | (29) | (42) | (22) | (23) | (30) | (29) | (46) |
Capex
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| 112 | 129 | 135 | 165 | 187 | 159 | 201 | 281 | 332 | 356 |
FCF
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| 394 | 456 | 373 | 316 | 397 | 453 | 572 | 655 | 666 | 774 |
Working Cap'
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| 650 | 497 | 353 | 309 | 209 | 152 | 160 | 298 | 197 | 198 |
Total Debt
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| 312 | 217 | 149 | 90 | (10) | (90) | (151) | (52) | (190) | (208) |
Net Debt
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| 736 | 829 | 891 | 978 | 1,070 | 1,173 | 1,301 | 1,513 | 1,708 | 2,028 |
Sh' Equity
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| 4.88% | 4.18% | 7.55% | 7.79% | 6.60% | 9.22% | 13.28% | 12.36% | 12.37% | 12.91% |
ROA
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| 8.64% | 9.70% | 11.32% | 11.54% | 10.68% | 13.83% | 17.13% | 15.01% | 16.07% | 15.39% |
ROIC
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| 11.68% | 9.34% | 14.88% | 14.07% | 11.16% | 14.77% | 20.33% | 18.63% | 18.08% | 18.25% |
ROE
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Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) key facts
- Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) is a Specialty Industrial Machinery company in the Industrials sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Watts Water Technologies, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $2.4 billion, up 8.27% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $340.8 million, or $10.17 per share (basic), a net margin of 14.0%.
- As of September 25, 2026, WTS traded at $357.79, a market capitalization of $12.0 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 31.3× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 4.5× sales.
- Watts Water Technologies, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share, a yield of 0.65%, with a payout ratio of 15.8%.
- Return on equity was 18.3% and debt-to-equity 0.05.
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) Latest News
7 Sep
Watts Water Technologies posted record sales with quietly declining margins. Record sales support revenue growth while margin slippage limits profitability gains and future outlook.
13 Aug
Watts Water Technologies Q2 earnings call featured analyst questions on revenue trends, margin outlook, acquisition integration, segment performance, and capital allocation priorities. Earnings call questions spotlight operational and strategic issues likely to shape near-term investor perception and stock movement.
12 Aug
Watts Water Technologies (WTS) Q2 2026 earnings call transcript covers company performance and future outlook. Q2 2026 earnings details can moderately affect stock trajectory through updated financial metrics.
11 Aug
Watts Water Technologies reports international revenue trends featuring specific surprises across markets along with outlined prospects for global growth. International revenue trends point to moderate effects on financial performance and market positioning.
9 Aug
Watts Water Technologies Q2 earnings call highlighted financial results, operational performance, and forward guidance for the company. Q2 earnings and guidance updates typically influence near-term investor sentiment and valuation without fundamentally shifting long-term trajectory.
8 Aug
Watts Water Technologies raised its 2026 guidance on data center strength, lifting shares 13.4%. Raised 2026 guidance on data center demand points to major positive shift in growth trajectory.
Watts Water Technologies reported $763.2 million in Q2 sales. Quarterly sales total offers direct measure of revenue performance with potential to shift investor views on near-term results.
7 Aug
RBC states Watts Water Technologies benefits from data-center boom and Europe recovery. Data-center expansion and European recovery drive substantial revenue growth for Watts Water.
Watts Water Technologies raised its 2026 outlook on surging data center demand that is reshaping its growth trajectory. Raised 2026 outlook from data center demand signals major positive shift in company trajectory.
Watts Water Technologies shares rose 25.1% over three months on accelerating data center demand. Accelerating data center demand supports sustained revenue growth and lifts long-term performance outlook.
6 Aug
Watts Water Technologies beat Q2 earnings estimates driven by data center demand. Q2 earnings beat tied to data center demand points to major growth in a high-potential segment.
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. reported Q2 2026 earnings, covering revenue, profits, segment performance, and management outlook on operations and guidance. Quarterly earnings updates provide financial and guidance details that moderately affect valuation and sentiment.
5 Aug
Watts Water Technologies reported record second quarter 2026 results. Record quarterly results boost investor confidence and stock performance for Watts Water Technologies.
Watts Water Technologies reported Q2 earnings along with analysis of key metrics. Q2 earnings release and key metrics provide standard updates on financial performance that may moderately influence near-term stock sentiment.
Watts Water Technologies beat earnings expectations with strong Q2 CY2026 results, driving a sharp rise in its stock price. Positive earnings surprise affects near-term financial perception and share price but does not alter long-term strategy or operations.
14 Jul
Watts Water Technologies (WTS) Q1 earnings prompt buy, sell or hold assessment for investors. Q1 earnings trigger potential shifts in WTS market performance.
19 Jun
Watts Water Technologies (WTS) gains direct exposure to data center water infrastructure opportunities through its specialized products for cooling systems. Direct tie to surging data center cooling demand creates major long-term revenue growth potential.
12 Jun
Watts Water Technologies (NYSE:WTS) delivered the strongest Q1 earnings results among water infrastructure companies, outperforming sector peers on key financial metrics. Top Q1 earnings ranking strengthens investor sentiment and supports upward revaluation of WTS shares.
5 Jun
Watts Water Technologies (WTS) shares rose 7.1% since the latest earnings report. Post-earnings stock gain signals short-term positive investor reaction without indicating major strategic shifts.
4 Jun
Watts Water Technologies targets stronger margins as data center demand increases. Rising data center demand directly supports margin expansion and growth outlook for Watts Water.
19 May
Watts Water Technologies (WTS) shows strong fundamentals, consistent revenue growth, and favorable market positioning that support its upgrade to a new buy rating. Positive buy rating may lift short-term investor interest and share price but lacks major strategic or operational shifts.
16 May
Watts Water Technologies reported Q1 results in an earnings call where analysts posed five questions on revenue trends, margin pressures, acquisition integration, end-market demand, and guidance assumptions. Q1 earnings details and analyst questions offer incremental operational updates without signaling major strategic or market shifts.
11 May
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) beat analyst forecasts, leading analysts to update their predictions favorably. Exceeding analyst forecasts and triggering positive revisions indicate strong financial results that could significantly enhance market performance and investor sentiment.
Watts Water Technologies (WTS) navigates international market opportunities and challenges, with analysis highlighting expansion potential, regulatory hurdles, and investor implications in key global regions. International market analysis moderately affects WTS's global operations and investor outlook without fundamentally altering core trajectory.
9 May
Watts Water Technologies (WTS) delivered a strong Q1 earnings beat and announced a dividend increase, prompting analysis of its current valuation. Strong Q1 earnings beat and dividend hike boost investor sentiment and signal financial strength, significantly impacting future performance.
8 May
Watts Water Technologies (WTS) emerges as a strong growth stock, driven by robust fundamentals, impressive growth metrics, and favorable analyst rankings. Designation as strong growth stock may moderately boost investor sentiment and stock performance.
7 May
Watts Water Technologies (WTS) released the transcript of its Q1 2026 earnings call, detailing financial results, management discussion, and forward-looking guidance. Q1 earnings transcripts provide detailed financial performance, outlook, and strategic insights that significantly influence investor sentiment and market trajectory.
Watts Water Technologies' Q1 earnings and revenues beat analyst estimates and increased year-over-year. Q1 earnings and revenue beats with Y/Y growth moderately boost financial performance and market sentiment.
6 May
Watts Water Technologies (WTS) reported Q1 earnings, comparing key metrics like revenue, EPS, and margins to Wall Street estimates, highlighting beats or misses in core segments. Q1 earnings metric comparisons to estimates typically drive significant short-term stock volatility and shape investor outlook on financial health.
Watts Water Technologies (WTS) beat Q1 earnings and revenue estimates. Beating Q1 earnings and revenue estimates positively impacts financial performance and investor sentiment.