Mueller Water A Stock Price, News & Analysis

- Adjusted operating income rose 9.6% to $73.1 million - Operating margin improved to 19.2% from 18.0% - Adjusted EBITDA increased 2.8% to $84.5 million - Free cash flow reached $47.3 million for the six-month period

The company raised its fiscal 2025 net sales guidance to between $1,390-1,400 million while reaffirming adjusted EBITDA guidance of $310-315 million. Management noted that recently enacted tariffs will increase costs, but they plan to mitigate through pricing actions, supply chain initiatives, and cost discipline.

Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA) has announced its latest quarterly dividend payment. The company's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.067 per share for stockholders.

The dividend will be distributed on or about May 21, 2025, to shareholders who are recorded as stockholders at the close of business on May 12, 2025.

Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA) has scheduled its second quarter fiscal 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, after U.S. markets close on Monday, May 5, 2025. A conference call to discuss the earnings and business results will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET.

The earnings call will be accessible via webcast through the Investor Relations section of Mueller Water Products' website. An archive of the webcast will remain available for approximately 90 days after the call.

Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA), a leading manufacturer and marketer of water transmission, distribution, and measurement products in North America, has announced its management team will participate in the Gabelli 35th Annual Pump, Valve & Water Systems Symposium.

The event will take place in New York on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Investors and interested parties can access the presentation materials on the Events and Presentations webpage in the Investor Relations section of Mueller Water Products' official website (www.muellerwaterproducts.com).

This symposium represents an opportunity for the company to showcase its water infrastructure solutions and engage with industry stakeholders.

Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA) reported strong fiscal 2025 first quarter results with significant growth across key metrics. Net sales increased 18.7% to $304.3 million, while net income surged 146.9% to $35.3 million compared to the prior year quarter.

The company demonstrated substantial margin improvements, with operating margin rising to 15.6% from 8.9% and adjusted EBITDA margin increasing to 20.9% from 17.5%. Earnings per diluted share reached $0.22, up from $0.09 in the prior year quarter.

Based on strong Q1 performance and expected benefits from recent price actions, Mueller has raised its fiscal 2025 guidance, projecting net sales between $1,370-1,390 million (4.2-5.7% growth) and adjusted EBITDA between $310-315 million (8.9-10.6% growth). The company maintains a strong financial position with $338.2 million in cash and a net debt leverage ratio of 0.4 times.

Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA) has announced it will release its first quarter financial results for the period ended December 31, 2024, after U.S. markets close on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. ET. Investors can access the webcast through the company's Investor Relations website section, with the recording remaining available for approximately 90 days after the call.

Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA) has announced its Board of Directors' declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.067 per share. The dividend will be payable on or about February 21, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 10, 2025.

Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA) has appointed Melissa Rasmussen as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 4, 2025. Rasmussen brings over 25 years of financial experience, most recently serving as CFO of National Vision. She previously held the position of Chief Accounting Officer at National Vision and spent over 20 years at Lexmark International, ultimately serving as Global Corporate Controller.

Rasmussen's expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, capital market transactions, financial planning, international operations, investor relations, and systems implementation. She holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Kentucky and is a CPA. She will replace Steve Heinrichs, who will remain as a consultant until September 30, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition.

Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA) has announced changes to its Board of Directors as part of its refreshment plan. The company has nominated Bentina Chisolm Terry and Leland Weaver for election at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on February 6, 2025. Two long-tenured directors, Dr. Lydia Thomas and Ms. Shirley Franklin, will retire at the meeting.

Following the Annual Meeting, the Board will consist of nine directors, with eight being independent and eight having been elected in the last six years. The new Board slate includes Christian A. Garcia, Thomas J. Hansen, Brian C. Healy, Christine Ortiz, Jeffery S. Sharritts, Bentina Chisolm Terry, Stephen C. Van Arsdell, Leland G. Weaver, and Marietta Edmunds Zakas.