Advanced Drainage Systems Inc (WMS)

Currency in USD
143.61
-0.04(-0.03%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
142.04144.39
52 wk Range
128.03179.32
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
143.65
Open
143.73
Day's Range
142.04-144.39
52 wk Range
128.03-179.32
Volume
7.67K
Average Volume (3m)
874.17K
1-Year Change
4.9934%
Book Value / Share
23.38
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
183.36
Upside
+27.68%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
4 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Neutral

Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 183.36
(+27.68% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Buy207.00+43.36%205.00MaintainAug 07, 2026
RBC Capital
Buy178.00+23.28%170.00MaintainAug 07, 2026
Barclays
Buy191.00+32.28%181.00MaintainJul 14, 2026
KeyBanc
Buy185.00+28.13%-MaintainJun 22, 2026
Jefferies
Buy175.00+21.20%-New CoverageJun 11, 2026

Advanced Drainage Systems Inc SWOT Analysis


Market Resilience
Advanced Drainage Systems demonstrates remarkable resilience in the face of market challenges, outperforming competitors in volume growth and market share gains.
Strategic Innovation
Delve into WMS's focus on organic growth and productivity investments, including its state-of-the-art Engineering & Technology Center driving long-term success.
Financial Fortitude
Explore WMS's strong profitability with an EBITDA of $831.5M and a 37.5% gross profit margin, showcasing its ability to navigate cost pressures effectively.
Analyst Optimism
Discover why analysts are revising price targets upward, with Barclays Capital setting a range from $135 to $160, reflecting confidence in WMS's growth potential.
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Advanced Drainage Systems Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2027

  • Advanced Drainage Q1 fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS of $2.49 beat estimates by 18.57%; revenue topped $1B for first time, up 21% YoY.
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 29% to $358M with margin expanding to 35.8%; company repurchased $250M in shares and maintained net leverage at 1.5x.
  • Full-year guidance unchanged at $3.35B-$3.55B revenue and $1.00B-$1.05B EBITDA, but warned Q2-Q3 margins face pressure from resin costs.
  • Management noted $25M-$30M revenue pulled forward from Q2; organic growth would have been mid-single digits excluding timing and price increases.
  • NDS acquisition contributed $95M in revenue; Cordele recycling facility expansion continues with full capacity expected fiscal 2028.
Last Updated: 2026-08-06, 11:46 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 06, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.49 / 2.10
Revenue / Forecast
1B / 992.52M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 5.86%
Dividend Yield
0.56%
Industry Median 2.09%
Annualized payout
0.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+14.26%
Growth Streak

WMS Income Statement

Compare WMS to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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P/E Ratio
23.7x31.5x12.2x
PEG Ratio
5.640.500.03
Price/Book
6.0x4.0x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
3.4x2.4x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
24.0%17.2%25.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets thermoplastic corrugated pipes and related water management products in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company operates through Stormwater and Wastewater segments. The company offers single, double, and triple wall corrugated polypropylene and polyethylene pipes; plastic leachfield chambers and systems; EZflow synthetic aggregate bundles; wastewater purification through mechanical aeration wastewater; septic tanks and accessories; combined treatment and dispersal systems, including AeroFin, advanced enviro-septic, enviro-septic, and advanced treatment leachfield; 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, as well as drainage grates and other products. In addition, the company provides PVC hubs, rubber sleeves, and stainless-steel bands; and channel drains, catch basins, grates, access boxes, and accessories engineered to capture, convey, and disperse stormwater. It offers its products for non-residential, residential, agriculture, and infrastructure applications through a network of distribution centers. Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1966 and is headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
45.49M59.35%6.44B
Other Institutional Investors
30.73M40.10%4.35B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
425.10K0.55%60.22M
Total
76.65M100.00%10.86B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.9.68%7,422,7291,051,578
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan5.95%4,557,984645,730

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FAQ

What Is the ADS (WMS) Stock Price Today?

The ADS stock price today is 143.61 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does ADS Trade On?

ADS is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for ADS?

The stock symbol for ADS is "WMS."

Does ADS Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The ADS dividend yield is 0.56%.

What Is the ADS Market Cap?

As of today, ADS market cap is 10.83B USD.

What Is ADS's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The ADS EPS (TTM) is 5.86.

When Is the Next ADS Earnings Date?

ADS will release its next earnings report on Nov 05, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is WMS a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has ADS Stock Split?

ADS has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does ADS Have?

ADS has 6425 employees.

What is the current trading status of ADS (WMS)?

As of Aug 12, 2026, ADS (WMS) is trading at a price of 143.61 USD, with a previous close of 143.65 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 142.04 USD to 144.39 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 128.03 USD to 179.32 USD.

What Is ADS (WMS) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for ADS is 183.36 USD, with a high estimate of 207 USD and a low estimate of 165 USD. 11 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +27.68% Upside potential.

What Is the WMS Premarket Price?

WMS's last pre-market stock price is 146.05 USD. The pre-market share volume is 590.00, and the stock has decreased by 2.40, or 1.67%.
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