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News about Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) centers on its role as a manufacturer of stormwater and onsite wastewater management products and solutions. Company press releases describe Advanced Drainage Systems as a provider of water management solutions for commercial, residential, infrastructure and agricultural applications, with a focus on stormwater and onsite septic wastewater.
Investors following WMS news will see regular updates on financial results, including quarterly earnings for its fiscal year. The company issues press releases and related Form 8-K filings when it reports unaudited results for periods such as the fiscal first and second quarters, along with commentary on net sales, net income, Adjusted EBITDA and performance by business area, including pipe, Infiltrator, Allied products and international operations.
News coverage also includes capital allocation announcements such as quarterly cash dividends approved by the Board of Directors. These releases describe the dividend amount per share, record dates and payment dates, and often reference the company’s balance sheet, cash generation and approach to returning capital to shareholders while investing in the business.
Another key category of news involves strategic transactions and acquisitions. For example, Advanced Drainage Systems has announced a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire the water management business of Norma Group SE known as National Diversified Sales (NDS), subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Earnings releases also mention acquisitions such as Orenco Systems, Inc. and River Valley Pipe as contributors to growth in Infiltrator and Allied products.
Beyond financial and transaction updates, news items may highlight foundation and conservation initiatives. The ADS Foundation, funded primarily by Advanced Drainage Systems, issues announcements about collaborations and donations related to water, recycling, education, mental health and housing, including partnerships with organizations such as The Nature Conservancy’s Brightstorm program and regional community foundations.
For readers tracking WMS, this news stream provides insight into the company’s operating performance, dividend decisions, acquisition activity and its involvement in water-related community and conservation efforts.
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS) will release unaudited fiscal third quarter results for the period ended December 31, 2025 before market open on February 5, 2026. management will host a conference call and webcast on February 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET with live access via the company Investor Relations website and teleconference registration.
The release notes the company operates approximately 63 manufacturing plants, 38 distribution centers, the industry’s largest company‑owned fleet and recycles over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. An online replay of the webcast will be available after the call.
ADS Foundation (NYSE: WMS) announced a strategic collaboration with Brightstorm, a program of The Nature Conservancy, on November 12, 2025 to accelerate Smart Watershed Network Management (SWNM) solutions across the United States. The partnership will combine ADS stormwater products with Brightstorm’s data analytics, machine learning, real-time forecasting, and smart sensor networks to help communities manage runoff, improve water quality, and reduce flood risk.
The collaboration builds on prior conservation work between the organizations and aims to scale AI-driven, watershed-level stormwater management and resilience efforts nationwide.
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share, a 13% increase versus the prior-year dividend. The dividend will be paid on December 15, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2025. Management cited a strong balance sheet and cash generation as the basis for returning capital to shareholders.
ADS operates approximately 63 manufacturing plants and 38 distribution centers and recycles over half a billion pounds of plastic annually.
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS) reported second quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended September 30, 2025, with net sales of $850.4M (+8.7% YoY) and net income of $156.5M (+19.3% YoY).
Adjusted EBITDA rose to $287.5M (+17.1%), representing a 33.8% margin. Year-to-date net sales were $1.68B (+5.2%) and Adjusted EBITDA was $565.7M (+8.6%).
Balance sheet highlights: cash $812.9M, net debt $618.1M (down $344.2M from March 31, 2025), and free cash flow $398.8M.
The company announced a definitive agreement to acquire NDS for approximately $1.0B (expected close Q1 2026) with >$25M of expected annual cost synergies, and updated fiscal 2026 guidance to $2.90–2.99B net sales and $900–940M Adjusted EBITDA.
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS) will release unaudited fiscal second quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2025 before market open on November 6, 2025.
CEO Scott Barbour and CFO Scott Cottrill will host a conference call and webcast on November 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Live webcast and replay will be available via the Investor Relations website; teleconference registration is required to receive dial-in details.
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS) has announced the acquisition of National Diversified Sales (NDS) from Norma Group SE for $1.0 billion in an all-cash transaction, or approximately $875 million after tax benefits. NDS, which generated $313 million in revenue over the trailing twelve months ended June 2025, specializes in residential water management solutions, access boxes, and irrigation products.
The strategic acquisition expands ADS's water management solutions portfolio and is expected to be accretive to adjusted EPS in the first year. The deal represents a multiple of ~10x NDS Adjusted EBITDA including expected run-rate cost synergies. The transaction is anticipated to deliver over $25 million in annual cost synergies within three years and provides entry into the $1.5B landscape irrigation segment.
The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The transaction will be funded through cash on hand and existing credit line capacity.
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) has released its Fiscal 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting significant environmental and operational achievements. The company opened a new Engineering and Technology Center in Hilliard, OH, and initiated a $30 million expansion at its Cordele, GA recycling facility.
Key achievements include purchasing over 500 million pounds of recycled material, setting science-based targets for emissions reduction (50.4% for Scope 1 & 2, 30% for Scope 3), and achieving a Total Recordable Incident Rate of 1.96 - 39% below industry average. The ADS Foundation provided $1.2 million in charitable giving focused on water management solutions.
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS), a leading water management solutions provider, has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share, representing a 13% increase from the previous year. The dividend will be paid on September 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 29, 2025.
CEO Scott Barbour emphasized that this dividend increase reflects the company's strong balance sheet, robust cash generation, and commitment to shareholder returns while maintaining strategic business investments. ADS operates 63 manufacturing plants and 35 distribution centers, and is one of North America's largest plastic recycling companies, keeping over half a billion pounds of plastic out of landfills annually.
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS) reported fiscal Q1 2026 results with net sales increasing 1.8% to $829.9 million. The company's net income decreased 11.2% to $144.1 million, while Adjusted EBITDA grew 1.0% to $278.2 million with a 33.5% margin.
Key highlights include Infiltrator sales growth of 21.1% to $178.4 million, primarily driven by the Orenco acquisition. The company maintained strong liquidity of $1,228.1 million and reduced net debt to $792.0 million. Despite challenges from wet weather delays and high interest rates, ADS confirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook with expected net sales of $2.825-2.975 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $850-910 million.
Notable developments include the acquisition of River Valley Pipe and launch of the Arcadia stormwater separator, demonstrating continued focus on innovation and market expansion.
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) announced that its ADS Foundation has donated $25,000 to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to support flood relief efforts following the July 4th flooding in Texas. The donation will contribute to rebuilding efforts and emergency response in the affected region.
The Community Foundation has already deployed over $8 million in emergency grants to support individuals, families, businesses, and first responders. The donation aligns with the ADS Foundation's mission of improving quality of life through building resilient communities and strengthening access to water resources.
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