Watts Water Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells products and systems that manage and conserve the flow of fluids and energy into, through and out of buildings in the residential and commercial markets. It offers residential and commercial flow control products, including backflow preventers, water pressure regulators, temperature and pressure relief valves, and thermostatic mixing valves. The company also provides heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and gas products comprising boilers, water heaters, and heating solutions; hydronic and electric heating systems for under-floor radiant applications; custom heat and hot water solutions; hydronic pump groups for boiler manufacturers and alternative energy control packages; and flexible stainless steel connectors for natural and liquid propane gas in commercial food service and residential applications. In addition, it offers drainage and water re-use products consisting of drainage products and engineered rain water harvesting solutions for commercial, industrial, marine, and residential applications; and water quality products, such as point-of-use and point-of-entry water filtration, conditioning, and scale prevention systems for commercial and residential applications. The company sells its products to plumbing, heating, and mechanical wholesale distributors and dealers, as well as original equipment manufacturers, specialty product distributors, and do-it-yourself (DIY) chains; and directly to wholesalers and private label accounts. It operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. Watts Water Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Miscellaneous fabricated metal products
Sub-IndustryIndustrial Machinery
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNYSE:WTS
CUSIP94274910
Phone978-688-1811
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.50
Current Ratio2.40
Quick Ratio1.47
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio26.34
Forward P/E Ratio21.92
P/E Growth1.81
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.46 billion
Price / Sales1.90
Cash Flow$4.6255 per share
Price / Cash17.49
Book Value$24.31 per share
Price / Book3.33
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.02
Net Income$73.10 million
Net Margins5.35%
Return on Equity13.26%
Return on Assets6.41%
Miscellaneous
Employees4,800
Outstanding Shares34,150,000
Watts Water Technologies (NYSE:WTS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watts Water Technologies' stock symbol?
Watts Water Technologies trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WTS."
How often does Watts Water Technologies pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Watts Water Technologies?
Watts Water Technologies announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, May 7th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 1st will be given a dividend of $0.21 per share on Friday, June 15th. This represents a $0.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.04%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 31st. This is a positive change from Watts Water Technologies's previous quarterly dividend of $0.19. View Watts Water Technologies' Dividend History.
How were Watts Water Technologies' earnings last quarter?
Watts Water Technologies Inc (NYSE:WTS) released its earnings results on Thursday, May, 3rd. The technology company reported $0.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.79 by $0.03. The technology company had revenue of $378.50 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $365.01 million. Watts Water Technologies had a return on equity of 13.26% and a net margin of 5.35%. The business's revenue was up 9.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.65 earnings per share. View Watts Water Technologies' Earnings History.
When is Watts Water Technologies' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for WTS?
9 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Watts Water Technologies' shares. Their forecasts range from $58.00 to $90.00. On average, they expect Watts Water Technologies' share price to reach $79.50 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Watts Water Technologies.
Who are some of Watts Water Technologies' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Watts Water Technologies include Crane (CR), Barnes Group (B), Mueller Water Products (MWA), Sun Hydraulics (SNHY), CIRCOR International (CIR), ZK International Group (ZKIN), ARC Group WorldWide (ARCW), Hebron Technology (HEBT), NF Energy Saving (NFEC), Highway (HIHO) and Shengkai Innovations, Inc. Common Stock (VALV).
Who are Watts Water Technologies' key executives?
Watts Water Technologies' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Robert J. Pagano Jr., CEO, Pres, Interim CFO & Director (Age 55)
- Mr. Kenneth R. Lepage, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 47)
- Mr. Elie A. Melhem, Pres of Asia-Pacific, the Middle East & Africa (Age 55)
- Mr. Munish Nanda, Pres of Americas & Europe (Age 53)
- Ms. Virginia A. Halloran, Chief Accounting Officer (Age 38)
Has Watts Water Technologies been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about WTS stock has been trending positive recently, Accern Sentiment reports. The research group identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Watts Water Technologies earned a coverage optimism score of 0.44 on Accern's scale. They also gave media stories about the technology company an impact score of 47.78 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next several days.
Who are Watts Water Technologies' major shareholders?
Watts Water Technologies' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (12.21%), BOVILL USA INC. (6.30%), Gamco Investors INC. ET AL (3.65%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.98%), Northern Trust Corp (2.79%) and Victory Capital Management Inc. (2.53%). Company insiders that own Watts Water Technologies stock include Elie Melhem, Kenneth Robert Lepage, Munish Nanda, Richard J Cathcart, Robert J Pagano Jr, Timothy P Horne and Todd A Trapp. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Watts Water Technologies.
Which major investors are selling Watts Water Technologies stock?
WTS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, Wedge Capital Management L L P NC, Gamco Investors INC. ET AL, Victory Capital Management Inc., State of Wisconsin Investment Board, Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank, Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC and Denver Investment Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have sold Watts Water Technologies company stock in the last year include Elie Melhem, Munish Nanda, Robert J Pagano Jr, Timothy P Horne and Todd A Trapp. View Insider Buying and Selling for Watts Water Technologies.
Which major investors are buying Watts Water Technologies stock?
WTS stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., American Century Companies Inc., Wells Fargo & Company MN, Hsbc Holdings PLC, Ostrum Asset Management, Russell Investments Group Ltd. and Great Lakes Advisors LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Watts Water Technologies.
How do I buy shares of Watts Water Technologies?
Shares of WTS 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 Watts Water Technologies' stock price today?
One share of WTS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $80.90.
How big of a company is Watts Water Technologies?
Watts Water Technologies has a market capitalization of $2.73 billion and generates $1.46 billion in revenue each year. The technology company earns $73.10 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.02 on an earnings per share basis. Watts Water Technologies employs 4,800 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Watts Water Technologies?
Watts Water Technologies' mailing address is 815 CHESTNUT ST, NORTH ANDOVER MA, 01845. The technology company can be reached via phone at 978-688-1811 or via email at [email protected]
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