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WMS Stock Chart & Stats
$138.81
$1.35(0.95%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$138.81
$1.35(0.95%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$122.84 - $179.32
Previous Close$141.99
Volume403.61K
Average Volume (3M)778.48K
Market Cap
$9.64B
Enterprise Value$13.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$162.25M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.77B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.9
Beta1.12
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.81Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.59%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.83
Shares Outstanding75,405,340
10 Day Avg. Volume825,511
30 Day Avg. Volume778,480
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.41
Price to Book (P/B)5.52
Price to Sales (P/S)3.50
P/FCF Ratio18.74
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.43
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.37
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.87
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$188.63Price Target Upside35.89% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)6.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.43B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Growth And ProfitabilityStrong margins and continued revenue expansion demonstrate solid earnings power across ADS’s water-management portfolio. Record quarterly sales and healthy profitability provide resources to support investment, absorb normal cost volatility, and reinforce the company’s position over the coming quarters.
Robust Cash Generation And LiquidityReliable conversion of earnings into operating and free cash flow gives ADS flexibility to fund capital spending, pursue strategic acquisitions, and return capital. Low net leverage relative to management’s 2x target also supports resilience and preserves financing capacity for future growth.
StormTrap Expands Stormwater CapabilitiesThe StormTrap acquisition broadens ADS’s engineered stormwater offering and adds access to high-demand, space-constrained applications. Its established relationships and potential cross-selling through ADS’s nationwide footprint can deepen market reach and support durable non-residential growth.
Bears Say
Weak Latest Equity CushionAlthough historical leverage metrics appear moderate, the latest very low equity balance leaves less protection against asset write-downs or an operating downturn. This increases balance-sheet sensitivity and could constrain financial flexibility if conditions weaken or acquisition funding needs rise.
Material And Transport Cost PressureHigher resin and freight costs create a sustained test for margin durability because pricing recovery may lag the timing of inflation. Even with management targeting dollar-for-dollar annual offsets, the cost cycle can pressure profitability and cash generation over the next several quarters.
Residential Demand SoftnessWeak residential activity limits growth in an important end market and makes near-term demand more dependent on non-residential infrastructure and commercial projects. Continued affordability and interest-rate pressure could delay housing-related construction and reduce volume momentum for ADS products.
WMS FAQ
What was Advanced Drainage Systems’s price range in the past 12 months?
Advanced Drainage Systems lowest stock price was $122.84 and its highest was $179.31 in the past 12 months.
What is Advanced Drainage Systems’s market cap?
Advanced Drainage Systems’s market cap is $9.64B.
When is Advanced Drainage Systems’s upcoming earnings report date?
Advanced Drainage Systems’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 16 days.
How were Advanced Drainage Systems’s earnings last quarter?
Advanced Drainage Systems released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $2.49 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.103 by $0.387.
Is Advanced Drainage Systems overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Advanced Drainage Systems’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Advanced Drainage Systems pay dividends?
Advanced Drainage Systems pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.59%. See more information on Advanced Drainage Systems dividends here
What is Advanced Drainage Systems’s EPS estimate?
Advanced Drainage Systems’s EPS estimate is 1.81.
How many shares outstanding does Advanced Drainage Systems have?
Advanced Drainage Systems has 75,405,340 shares outstanding.
What happened to Advanced Drainage Systems’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Advanced Drainage Systems reported an EPS of $2.49 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.103. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.762%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Advanced Drainage Systems?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WMS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Advanced Drainage Systems Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$188.63 (35.89% Upside)
$188.63 (35.89% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WMS Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 173.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days >0.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.84%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
23.40%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.35%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Advanced Drainage Systems
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., established in Hilliard, Ohio in 1966, is a leading provider of innovative water management solutions. The company specializes in the design, manufacturing, and global distribution of thermoplastic corrugated pipes and related drainage products, primarily targeting the underground construction and infrastructure sectors across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other international territories. Its operations are structured across four key segments: Pipe, International, Infiltrator, and Allied Products & Other. ADS offers a wide array of products, including single, double, and triple-wall corrugated pipes made from polypropylene and polyethylene. Beyond basic piping, their extensive catalog features sophisticated water management systems such as plastic leachfield chambers, EZflow synthetic aggregate bundles, advanced mechanical aeration wastewater solutions, septic tanks and accessories, and integrated treatment and dispersal units. Furthermore, the company supplies allied products like storm retention, detention, and septic chambers, polyvinyl chloride drainage structures, various fittings, and water quality filters and separators. ADS also distributes construction fabrics and other geosynthetic materials vital for soil stabilization, reinforcement, filtration, erosion control, and sub-surface drainage, alongside drainage grates. These products cater to a broad spectrum of applications, including residential, non-residential, agricultural, and large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by approximately 38 distribution centers.
WMS Company Deck
WMS Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted a very strong fiscal first quarter with record revenue, robust adjusted EBITDA and margin expansion, strong free cash flow and successful early integration of the NDS acquisition. Those positives were balanced against clear near-term headwinds from higher procured resin and transportation costs, expected sequential margin pressure in Q2–Q3, and some residential market softness. Management has pricing and recycling levers and expects to offset inflation on a full-year dollar-for-dollar basis, though timing will create short-term cadence and margin volatility.View all WMS earnings summariesWMS Net sales Breakdown
55.91% Pipe
22.53% Allied Products & Other
14.40% Infiltrator
7.16% International

WMS Stock 12 Month Forecast
All Analysts
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Average Price Target
$188.63
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Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.16% Insiders
21.04% Mutual Funds
0.34% Other Institutional Investors
47.28% Public Companies and
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