Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) Stock Price & Analysis
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) closed at USD 356.94 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 1.78% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 363.4; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 349.26–364.63 on volume of 253,199 shares. Market capitalization is $11.92B, with a 52-week range of USD 260–394.54 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
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Key facts (WTS)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 28, 2026): revenue $2.68B, net income $384M (14.3% margin), free cash flow $349M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 31.0x (avg 25.7x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 20.4x, net cash $240M.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 4 Form 4 filings, $2.5M; 4 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($2.5M); 3 by opportunistic insiders (3 outside 10b5-1 plans), 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.60 on a 1–5 scale) (10 analysts), mean target USD 403.71 (range 360–445).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +29.1% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +99.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 3.14, revenue estimate $693M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (WTS)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.81B | $1.98B | $2.06B | $2.25B | $2.44B | $2.68B |
| Gross profit | $767M | $874M | $961M | $1.06B | $1.21B | — |
| Operating income | $240M | $315M | $351M | $390M | $448M | $512M |
| Net income | $166M | $252M | $262M | $291M | $341M | $384M |
| EPS (diluted) | $4.88 | $7.48 | $7.82 | $8.69 | $10.17 | — |
| Free cash flow | $154M | $196M | $281M | $326M | $356M | $349M |
| Gross margin | 42.4% | 44.2% | 46.7% | 47.2% | 49.5% | — |
| Operating margin | 13.2% | 15.9% | 17.1% | 17.3% | 18.4% | 19.1% |
| Net margin | 9.2% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 12.9% | 14.0% | 14.3% |
| Revenue growth | +19.9% | +9.4% | +3.9% | +9.5% | +8.3% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $242M | $311M | $350M | $387M | $406M | — |
| Total debt | $142M | $148M | $298M | $197M | $198M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 28, 2026) (WTS)
P/E 31.0x · P/S 4.5x · EV/EBITDA 20.4x · EV/Sales 4.4x · P/FCF 34.1x · P/B 5.4x · FCF yield 2.93% · Earnings yield 3.22% · Buyback yield (TTM) 0.13% · Net cash $240M · EV $11.7B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 27.1x, Dec 2024 23.4x, Dec 2023 26.6x.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (WTS)
0 of 4 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | Melhem Elie | President- APAC, M. East, Afr. | 1,096 | $394K | 12.2% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-09-01 | Noonan Joseph T | Director | 3,650 | $1.3M | 68.9% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-05-28 | Dubose Michael J. | Director | 398 | $123K | 18% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) |
| 2026-05-13 | Melhem Elie | President- APAC, M. East, Afr. | 2,257 | $679K | 20.1% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (WTS)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.60 on a 1–5 scale), 10 analysts; mean target USD 403.71 (low 360, high 445).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | RBC Capital | Reiterated | Sector Perform | $417 |
| 2026-08-07 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Sector Perform | $350 → $417 |
| 2026-08-07 | Barclays | Target raised | Overweight | $414 → $425 |
| 2026-08-06 | Keybanc | Target raised | Overweight | $380 → $400 |
| 2026-07-20 | Stifel | Target raised | Buy | $379 → $403 |
| 2026-07-16 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Sector Perform | $323 → $350 |
| 2026-07-13 | Keybanc | Target raised | Overweight | $360 → $380 |
| 2026-07-02 | TD Cowen | Target raised | Hold | $275 → $320 |
| 2026-06-30 | Barclays | Upgrade | Equal-Weight → Overweight | $317 → $414 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (WTS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +29.1% | +99.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +29.2% | +14.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 27.0% | 27.1% |
| Max drawdown | -15.4% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -43.1% (Nov 2021→Jun 2022) |
WTS revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 28, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | $585.0M | 76.7% | +17.4% |
| Europe | $124.6M | 16.3% | +12.3% |
| Asia Pacific Middle East & Africa | $53.6M | 7.0% | +56.7% |
| Total revenue | $763.2M | 100% | — |
WTS revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 28, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential & Commercial Flow Control | $471.8M | 61.8% | +19.5% |
| HVAC & Gas | $180.9M | 23.7% | +26.6% |
| Drains & Water Reuse | $78.8M | 10.3% | +3.8% |
| Water Quality | $31.7M | 4.2% | +5.3% |
| Total revenue | $763.2M | 100% | — |
WTS revenue by region (quarter ended Jun 28, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | $585.0M | 76.7% | +17.4% |
| Europe | $124.6M | 16.3% | +12.3% |
| Asia Pacific Middle East & Africa | $53.6M | 7.0% | +56.7% |
| Total revenue | $763.2M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
WTS company outlook (results filed Aug 5, 2026)
- “Sales growth is expected to range from up 14% to up 17% on a reported basis and up 8% to up 11% on an organic basis.”
- “Full year operating margin is expected to be between 19.4% and 20.0%, or up 100 basis points to up 160 basis points, and adjusted operating margin is expected to be between 19.8% and 20.4%, or up 20 basis points to up 80 basis points.”
- “The full year outlook assumes no change in the level of impact resulting from the Middle East conflict and incorporates the estimated impact of tariffs in place or announced as of August 4, 2026.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
WTS analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $3.14 | $2.86 | +9.8% | $692.6M | 8 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $3.01 | $2.81 | +7.2% | $695.1M | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $12.70 | $12.08 | +5.1% | $2.83B | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $14.03 | $13.19 | +6.3% | $2.99B | 8 |
WTS options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±7.5% (±$26.85) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 4, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±5.3% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 33.2% | ±7.5% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 29.0% | ±9.2% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 27.9% | ±14.2% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 28.2% | ±17.2% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 27.6% | ±17.8% |
30-day implied volatility 31.8% vs 18% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 166.67. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC)
| Price | USD 356.94 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.78% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 363.4 |
| Open | USD 360.43 |
| Day Range | USD 349.26 – 364.63 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 260 – 394.54 |
| Volume | 253,199 shares |
| Market Cap | $11.92B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (WTS)
Nexqual's technical model rates WTS "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 48.85 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 360.4) |
| MACD | 0.04 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (WTS)
Wall Street analysts rate WTS "Hold" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 403.71 (range USD 360–445), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 403.71 |
| High Target | USD 445 |
| Low Target | USD 360 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 7 / 0 |
Earnings (WTS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.14 |
| Revenue Estimate | $692.57M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 3.66 vs est 3.34 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 3.04 vs est 2.69 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.62 vs est 2.34 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.5 vs est 2.26 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WTS)
| Total Revenue | $2.68B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +18.60% |
| Gross Margin | +48.85% |
| Operating Margin | +20.91% |
| Profit Margin | +14.34% |
| ROE | +18.80% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.1 |
| Current Ratio | 2.66 |
| Total Cash | $347.90M |
| Total Debt | $211.80M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $349.40M (13.1% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Financial Health Score (WTS)
Nexqual rates Watts Water Technologies, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +8% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 49%, operating 21% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $348M cash and investments vs $108M debt (Jun 2026, SEC), net cash |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $349M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 13% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 19%, ROA 11.6% |
Ownership (WTS)
| Insider Ownership | +0.98% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +101.96% |
| Shares Outstanding | 27.47M |
| Float | 27.11M |
| Short % of Float | +3.65% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Leadership (WTS)
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. is led by Diane M. McClintock, Chief Financial Officer, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Chief Financial Officer | Diane M. McClintock |
|---|---|
| Chief Operating Officer | Andre Dhawan |
| President of Asia-Pacific, The Middle East & Africa | Elie A. Melhem |
| Vice President of FP & A and Investor Relations | Ray Nash |
Major Backers & Investors (WTS)
Notable institutional backers of Watts Water Technologies, Inc. include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC, Boston Partners, Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC | 7.22% |
| Boston Partners | 3.63% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 2.45% |
| Capital Group | 2.4% |
| John Hancock Funds III-Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 2.4% |
| SmallCap World Fund Inc | 2.34% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.27% |
| Vanguard Group | 9.95% |
| State Street | 3.1% |
| Geode Capital | 2.79% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
From Watts Water Technologies, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-23)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- In 2025, we expanded the range of our equipment portfolio that is integrated into Nexa, strengthening its unique value proposition of combining industry leading equipment solutions, with a cloud-based SaaS platform to provide actionable visibility into building water systems, supporting improved operational oversight, water risk management, and customer sustainability objectives.
- In 2024, we initiated a multi-year implementation of the SAP Enterprise Resource Planning ("ERP") system across our Americas and APMEA regions to consolidate business systems, enhance productivity, and support our smart and connected strategy.
- As of December 31, 2025, we had approximately 5,700 employees globally, including 3,100 in the Americas, 1,900 in Europe and 700 in APMEA.
- To that end, we have developed, and continue to enhance and refine, a robust and comprehensive talent management strategy, which includes talent attraction, performance management, career development and retention of our top talent, and succession planning across our organization.
Partnerships
- One example was our ongoing partnership with the Planet Water Foundation.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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