Watts Water Technologies, Inc. reports developments tied to its global manufacturing business in plumbing, heating and water quality products and solutions for commercial, residential and industrial applications. Company news commonly covers quarterly results, organic and acquisition-driven sales, segment margin trends, pricing, productivity, inflation and tariff effects across the Americas, Europe and APMEA.
Recurring updates also include dividends on Class A and Class B common stock, completed acquisitions that expand product categories and geographic reach, and sustainability or workplace recognition tied to the company's operating practices and water-efficiency product focus.
Watts Water Technologies (NYSE: WTS) reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $728 million, with higher earnings and an increased full-year outlook. Sales rose 19% year over year, including 12% organic growth, driven by data center demand and favorable pricing. Diluted earnings per share rose 77% to $4.34; adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 36% to $3.40.
Operating margin reached 26.2%, up 800 basis points, including $39 million of tariff refunds. Adjusted operating margin, excluding those refunds, rose 240 basis points to 20.9%. Nine-month operating cash flow increased to $278.9 million from $247.3 million. Watts now expects approximate full-year reported sales growth of 17%–18% and organic growth of 11%–12%, with operating margin of 21.6%–21.7% and adjusted operating margin of 20.3%–20.4%. Inflation and acquisition dilution partly offset quarterly adjusted margin gains.
Watts Water Technologies (NYSE: WTS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share on its common stock. The dividend applies to each outstanding share of Class A and Class B common stock and is payable on December 15, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2026.
Watts Water Technologies (NYSE: WTS) was named to Newsweek’s America’s Greenest Companies 2027 list for the fourth consecutive year.
The list recognizes 650 U.S. companies and is presented with Plant-A Insights Group and GIST Impact. More than 6,000 companies were initially reviewed, and more than 1,700 met eligibility criteria. Evaluation used publicly available data and more than 25 parameters covering greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation, and commitment and disclosure. The methodology also considers performance relative to industry peers, emissions intensity and reporting, with media monitoring and validation by the organizers.
Watts Water Technologies (NYSE: WTS) will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on November 4, 2026.
A conference call and webcast to discuss results and outlook will follow on November 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The webcast will be accessible through the Investor Relations section at www.watts.com, with an archived version available until November 4, 2027.
Watts Water Technologies (NYSE: WTS) announced that Kenneth R. Lepage will retire from his executive roles effective March 31, 2027.
Lepage serves as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer and has spent more than 23 years with the company. Watts is initiating a search for his successor. Lepage will remain in his current roles through his retirement date and support the transition of his responsibilities.
Watts Water Technologies (NYSE: WTS) reported record second quarter 2026 results, with net sales of $763.2 million, up 19% year over year and 12% organically. Operating margin was 20.2% (down 80 bps), while adjusted operating margin was 21.0% (down 60 bps). Diluted EPS increased 17% to $3.53 and adjusted diluted EPS rose 18% to $3.66.
Growth was driven by favorable pricing and higher volumes, particularly in data center markets, plus acquisitions and FX. Americas sales rose to $585 million, Europe to $125 million, and APMEA to $54 million. First-half 2026 free cash flow was $98 million, down from $105 million. The company repurchased $4.1 million of stock and raised full-year 2026 guidance to 14–17% reported sales growth, 8–11% organic growth, and higher operating and adjusted operating margins.
Watts Water Technologies (NYSE: WTS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share on all outstanding Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 1, 2026.
Watts Water (NYSE:WTS) was named to TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 list, which ranks 1,000 top U.S. companies. The list, created with Statista, evaluates employee satisfaction, financial performance and sustainability (ESG). This is Watts’ second consecutive year on the list.
Watts Water Technologies (NYSE: WTS) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. A conference call and webcast to discuss results and outlook is scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EST.
Watts also appointed Ray Nash as Vice President, Investor Relations and FP&A, who will join the CEO and CFO on the call. The live and archived webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of www.watts.com through August 5, 2027.
Watts (NYSE: WTS) released its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing progress on environmental, social and governance goals.
From 2018-2025, the company reports large reductions in water use, greenhouse gas emissions and hazardous waste, expanded life cycle assessments and environmental product declarations, and increased community volunteering and clean water access initiatives.