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WMS·Advanced Drainage Systems Inc.

$140.46
-3.27 (-2.28%)
Overnight$141.00+0.54 (+0.38%)
High
$145.34
Open
$144.19
Market Cap
11.44B
52W High
$179.31
Low
$140.06
P. Close
$140.46
P/E
25.36
52W Low
$128.03
Fwd P/E
19.09
DailyIQ Est.
-
Inst. Ownership
-
Short Interest
2.89%
Technical Score (1D)
59
BUY
News Sentiment
66
BULLISH
Advanced Drainage (WMS) reported Q2 earnings that beat analyst expectations, with revenue surpassing estimates and a notable earnings margin above peers. The company’s growth was largely driven by heightened demand for energy‑efficient and clean‑water solutions, which helped offset the cyclical nature of construction activity. Because WMS enjoys a predictable replacement revenue stream, the earnings beat signals stronger resilience than many HVAC and water‑systems peers that posted mixed results. This recent performance suggests that WMS is better positioned to weather short‑term macro‑economic headwinds, such as rising interest rates that could dampen construction spending. Over the next 1–10 trading days, investors should watch for the company’s upcoming guidance, particularly any updates on capital expenditures and product innovation that could confirm or revise its growth trajectory. Additionally, monitoring broader interest‑rate movements will be key, as higher rates could compress construction budgets and indirectly affect demand for WMS’s products. Finally, keep an eye on any sector‑wide regulatory changes related to energy efficiency or water‑conservation standards, which could further influence WMS’s competitive advantage.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.59$1.70$1.81$1.92$2.03Q3'25Q2'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'27$1.81 - -
Q3'25$1.64$1.98+20.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$837M$866M$896M$925M$955MQ3'25Q2'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'27$941M - -
Q3'25 - $850M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

WMS Stock Snapshot

WMS is currently trading at $141.00, giving Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. a market cap of 11.44B and a P/E ratio of 25.4. Today's range spans $140.06–$145.34, with shares opening at $144.19 and moving down $2.73 (1.9%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 59/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 66/100.

Over the past year WMS has traded between $128.03 and $179.31 - the current price is +10.1% off the 52-week low and -21.4% from the high.

Volatility for WMS is compressed - a HOLD signal (59/100) with bullish sentiment (66/100) at $141.00 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) in a large-cap the broader market name (11.44B market cap) is the kind of setup where realized volatility undershoots implied. The current P/E ratio stands at 25.4. Annual range: $128.03–$179.31. That compression typically resolves with a sharp directional move - the question is timing and catalyst, not direction, because HOLD signals at this scale don't stay neutral indefinitely.

Portfolio construction in the broader market often uses large-cap names like WMS as tactical swing positions during neutral phases: cheap enough to overweight, liquid enough to exit quickly, and large enough to provide meaningful sector beta. The current 59/100 (HOLD) at $141.00 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) and bullish sentiment (66/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $128.03–$179.31 annual range rather than a directional bet.

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