Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets thermoplastic corrugated pipes and related water management products in the United States and internationally. The company offers single, double, and triple wall corrugated polypropylene and polyethylene pipes; and allied products, including storm retention/detention and septic chambers, polyvinyl chloride drainage structures, fittings, and water quality filters and separators. It also purchases and distributes construction fabrics and other geosynthetic products for soil stabilization, reinforcement, filtration, separation, erosion control, and sub-surface drainage. The company offers its products for non-residential, residential, agriculture, and infrastructure applications through a network of approximately 30 distribution centers in approximately 80 countries. Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Plastics foam products
Sub-IndustryCasinos & Gaming
SectorConstruction
Phone614-658-0050
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.33 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees4,400
OptionableOptionable
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Advanced Drainage Systems' stock symbol?
Advanced Drainage Systems trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WMS."
How often does Advanced Drainage Systems pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Advanced Drainage Systems?
Advanced Drainage Systems declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 7th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 1st will be given a dividend of $0.08 per share on Friday, March 15th. This represents a $0.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.24%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 28th. View Advanced Drainage Systems' Dividend History.
How will Advanced Drainage Systems' stock buyback program work?
Advanced Drainage Systems declared that its board has initiated a stock buyback plan on Thursday, April 6th 2017, which permits the company to repurchase $50,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to buy up to 3.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are typically a sign that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Advanced Drainage Systems' earnings last quarter?
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc (NYSE:WMS) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 7th. The construction company reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.06. The construction company had revenue of $318.11 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $339.61 million. Advanced Drainage Systems had a net margin of 4.98% and a return on equity of 37.87%. Advanced Drainage Systems's revenue was down .8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.28 EPS. View Advanced Drainage Systems' Earnings History.
When is Advanced Drainage Systems' next earnings date?
What guidance has Advanced Drainage Systems issued on next quarter's earnings?
Advanced Drainage Systems updated its FY 2019 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 7th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.375-1.425 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.4 billion.
What price target have analysts set for WMS?
4 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Advanced Drainage Systems' shares. Their forecasts range from $27.00 to $34.00. On average, they expect Advanced Drainage Systems' share price to reach $29.3333 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 13.8% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Advanced Drainage Systems.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Advanced Drainage Systems?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Advanced Drainage Systems in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Advanced Drainage Systems.
Has Advanced Drainage Systems been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about WMS stock has trended positive on Tuesday, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm ranks the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Advanced Drainage Systems earned a coverage optimism score of 2.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media headlines about the construction company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are some of Advanced Drainage Systems' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Advanced Drainage Systems include James Hardie Industries (JHX), Servicemaster Global (SERV), Watsco (WSO.B), Watsco (WSO), Toll Brothers (TOL), Acuity Brands (AYI), Quanta Services (PWR), Fluor Co. (NEW) (FLR), WEIR GRP PLC/S (WEGRY), BELLWAY PLC/ADR (BLWYY), Aecom (ACM), CHINA COMMUNICA/ADR (CCCGY), Gates Industrial (GTES), Trex (TREX) and IMI PLC/S (IMIAY).
Who are Advanced Drainage Systems' key executives?
Advanced Drainage Systems' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Donald Scott Barbour, CEO, Pres & Director
- Mr. Scott A. Cottrill, Exec. VP, CFO, Sec. & Treasurer (Age 52)
- Mr. Robert M. Klein, Exec. VP of Sales (Age 55)
- Mr. Ronald R. Vitarelli, Exec. VP of Engineering & Bus. Devel. (Age 51)
- Mr. Thomas M. Fussner, Consultant (Age 61)
Who are Advanced Drainage Systems' major shareholders?
Advanced Drainage Systems' stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Impax Asset Management Group plc (6.05%), BlackRock Inc. (4.71%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.08%), Northern Trust Corp (0.84%), Geode Capital Management LLC (0.83%) and KBC Group NV (0.71%). Company insiders that own Advanced Drainage Systems stock include Berkshire Partners Holdings Ll, Ewout Leeuwenburg, Joseph A Chlapaty, Robert M Klein, Ronald R Vitarelli and Thomas M Fussner. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Advanced Drainage Systems.
Which institutional investors are selling Advanced Drainage Systems stock?
WMS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Two Sigma Investments LP, Monarch Partners Asset Management LLC, Two Sigma Advisers LP, James Investment Research Inc., BlackRock Inc., First Trust Advisors LP, Barclays PLC and California Public Employees Retirement System. Company insiders that have sold Advanced Drainage Systems company stock in the last year include Ewout Leeuwenburg, Joseph A Chlapaty, Ronald R Vitarelli and Thomas M Fussner. View Insider Buying and Selling for Advanced Drainage Systems.
Which institutional investors are buying Advanced Drainage Systems stock?
WMS stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Daiwa SB Investments Ltd., D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Martingale Asset Management L P, Bessemer Group Inc., Bowling Portfolio Management LLC, State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System and Geode Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Advanced Drainage Systems stock in the last two years include Berkshire Partners Holdings Ll and Joseph A Chlapaty. View Insider Buying and Selling for Advanced Drainage Systems.
How do I buy shares of Advanced Drainage Systems?
Shares of WMS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Advanced Drainage Systems' stock price today?
One share of WMS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $25.78.
How big of a company is Advanced Drainage Systems?
Advanced Drainage Systems has a market capitalization of $1.48 billion and generates $1.33 billion in revenue each year. The construction company earns $62 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.81 on an earnings per share basis. Advanced Drainage Systems employs 4,400 workers across the globe.
What is Advanced Drainage Systems' official website?
How can I contact Advanced Drainage Systems?
Advanced Drainage Systems' mailing address is 4640 TRUEMAN BOULEVARD, HILLIARD OH, 43026. The construction company can be reached via phone at 614-658-0050 or via email at [email protected]
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