Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) Stock Price & Analysis
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) rose 0.98% to USD 141.84 as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
WMS last closed at USD 140.46; the session ranged USD 140.23–144.08 on volume of 349,082 shares. Market capitalization is $10.87B, with a 52-week range of USD 110.85–179.32 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC)
| Price | USD 141.84 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.98% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 140.46 |
| Open | USD 140.74 |
| Day Range | USD 140.23 – 144.08 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 110.85 – 179.32 |
| Volume | 349,082 shares |
| Market Cap | $10.87B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (WMS)
Nexqual's technical model rates WMS "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 48.61 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 141.88) |
| MACD | -0.55 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (WMS)
Wall Street analysts rate WMS "Strong Buy" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 182.2 (range USD 165–205), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 182.2 |
| High Target | USD 205 |
| Low Target | USD 165 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 10 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (WMS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-06 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.11 |
| Revenue Estimate | $992.53M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.07 vs est 0.97 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.27 vs est 1.1 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.98 vs est 1.64 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 1.95 vs est 1.76 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WMS)
| Total Revenue | $3.05B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +9.90% |
| Gross Margin | +38.27% |
| Operating Margin | +15.50% |
| Profit Margin | +13.98% |
| ROE | +25.10% |
| Debt / Equity | 98.08 |
| Current Ratio | 2.42 |
| Total Cash | $223.01M |
| Total Debt | $1.85B |
| Free Cash Flow | $336.40M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Financial Health Score (WMS)
Nexqual rates Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +10% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 38%, operating 15% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $223M cash vs $1.85B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $336M, 11% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 25%, ROA 10.5% |
Ownership (WMS)
| Insider Ownership | +7.06% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +96.69% |
| Shares Outstanding | 76.65M |
| Float | 71.06M |
| Short % of Float | +4.65% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Leadership (WMS)
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is led by Donald Scott Barbour (age 63), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Donald Scott Barbour (age 63) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP, CFO, Secretary & Treasurer | Scott A. Cottrill (age 59) |
| Executive Vice President of Infiltrator Water Technologies | Craig J. Taylor (age 48) |
| Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations | Michael Higgins |
| Executive Vice President of Product Management & Marketing | Brian W. King (age 55) |
Major Backers & Investors (WMS)
Notable institutional backers of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, UBS AM, a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC, Pictet Asset Management Holding SA, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 3.43% |
| UBS AM, a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC | 3.2% |
| Pictet Asset Management Holding SA | 2.88% |
| Baillie Gifford | 2.67% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 2.67% |
| Impax Asset Management Group plc | 2.51% |
| First TRT Exch-Trd Fd. VI-First TRT RBA American Industrial Renaissanc | 2.09% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 17.86% |
| BlackRock | 12.85% |
| State Street | 3.25% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
From Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-05-21)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets thermoplastic corrugated pipes and related water management products in the United States, Canada, and internationally.
- The company operates through Stormwater and Wastewater segments.
- It also purchases and distributes construction fabrics and other geosynthetic products for soil stabilization, reinforcement, filtration, separation, erosion control, and sub-surface drainage, as well as drainage grates and other products.
- In addition, the company provides PVC hubs, rubber sleeves, and stainless-steel bands; and channel drains, catch basins, grates, access boxes, and accessories engineered to capture, convey, and disperse stormwater.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.