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WMS Stock Chart & Stats
$153.37
$1.92(1.69%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$153.37
$1.92(1.69%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$109.63 - $179.32
Previous CloseN/A
Volume259.97K
Average Volume (3M)1.00M
Market Cap
$11.66B
Enterprise Value$12.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$223.01M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.79B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.8
Beta1.19
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
2.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.47%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.48
Shares Outstanding76,645,386
10 Day Avg. Volume1,308,645
30 Day Avg. Volume1,003,255
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 Cap1.05
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.77
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.06
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$183.00Price Target Upside19.32% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)6.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.45B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Higher‑value Product Mix & BreadthA growing share of revenue from higher‑margin stormwater, allied and specialty lines improves structural profitability. Broad product breadth and cross‑sell across ADS, NDS and Infiltrator brands increase customer stickiness and reduce reliance on commodity pipe volumes.
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent, high cash conversion supports durable capital allocation: funding organic growth, integrating acquisitions, paying dividends and repurchasing shares. Strong free cash flow cushions cyclical downturns and gives management flexibility to pursue strategic investments.
Successful Strategic M&A (NDS)The NDS acquisition expands product portfolio, distribution and cross‑sell opportunities. Projected cost synergies and incremental revenue scale are durable enhancers to margins and market share if integration targets sustain and revenue synergies materialize over multiple years.
Bears Say
Thin Reported Equity & LeverageA much thinner equity base magnifies leverage metrics and volatility in returns, reducing financial flexibility. Elevated indebtedness constrains capacity for opportunistic investment or large buybacks and increases refinancing and covenant risk in adverse demand scenarios.
End-market Volume VolatilityStructural exposure to residential affordability cycles and agriculture means volumes can be uneven. Pull‑forward buying creates timing distortions that complicate production, working capital and margin planning, making multi‑quarter revenue visibility weaker.
Input Inflation & Regional Competitive PressurePersistent materials and transportation cost inflation can compress margins during timing mismatches versus pricing. Regional competition from concrete — less exposed to resin inflation — can erode ADS's value proposition and require sustained pricing or product differentiation to defend share.
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WMS FAQ
What was Advanced Drainage Systems’s price range in the past 12 months?
Advanced Drainage Systems lowest stock price was $109.63 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 $11.66B.
When is Advanced Drainage Systems’s upcoming earnings report date?
Advanced Drainage Systems’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 26 days.
How were Advanced Drainage Systems’s earnings last quarter?
Advanced Drainage Systems released its earnings results on May 21, 2026. The company reported $1.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.936 by $0.134.
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 0.47%. See more information on Advanced Drainage Systems dividends here
What is Advanced Drainage Systems’s EPS estimate?
Advanced Drainage Systems’s EPS estimate is 2.1.
How many shares outstanding does Advanced Drainage Systems have?
Advanced Drainage Systems has 76,645,386 shares outstanding.
What happened to Advanced Drainage Systems’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Advanced Drainage Systems reported an EPS of $1.07 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.936. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.228%.
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:
$183.00 (19.32% Upside)
$183.00 (19.32% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
WMS Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 46.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.4%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
28.75%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
22.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
21.98%
Trailing 12-Months
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call portrays a broadly positive financial and strategic picture: robust revenue and margins, strong free cash flow and balance-sheet metrics, successful close and early integration of the $1.0B NDS acquisition with expected synergies, and clear FY27 guidance. Principal risks include near-term inflationary pressures (diesel and carrier rates), choppy demand with pull-forward buying that could create short-term 'air pockets,' regional competitive pressure versus concrete, and softness in single-family residential and agriculture. Management has multiple operational levers (recycling, internal fleet, pricing actions, SG&A management) and a conservative, cash-focused approach that support confidence in navigating the headwinds.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
$183.00
▲(19.32% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.14% Insiders
20.70% Mutual Funds
0.09% Other Institutional Investors
48.11% Public Companies and
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