WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC Reports Material Event
Watts Water Technologies reported record fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, with net sales of $625.1 million in the quarter, up 16%, and diluted EPS of $2.50, up 24% versus 2024.
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Watts Water Technologies reported record fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, with net sales of $625.1 million in the quarter, up 16%, and diluted EPS of $2.50, up 24% versus 2024. Full year 2025 net sales reached $2,438.5 million, up 8%, and diluted EPS was $10.17, up 17%.
Margins expanded, with full year operating margin improving to 18.4% and adjusted operating margin to 19.6%. The company completed acquisitions of Haws Corporation, Superior Boiler and Saudi Cast, and generated free cash flow of $356.3 million. For 2026, Watts targets reported sales growth of 8%–12%, organic growth of 2%–6%, operating margin of 18.8%–19.4% and adjusted operating margin of 19.1%–19.7%.
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Watts posts record 2025 results, strong cash generation and solid 2026 guidance.
Watts Water Technologies delivered broad-based growth in 2025, with net sales rising to $2,438.5M and diluted EPS to $10.17. Operating margin improved to 18.4%, while adjusted operating margin climbed to 19.6%, showing good pricing and productivity leverage.
Regionally, Americas led with 11.0% full year sales growth and 24.5% segment margin. Europe returned to modest quarterly organic growth, and APMEA grew mid-single digits organically for the year. Acquisitions of Haws Corporation, Superior Boiler and Saudi Cast added scale and broadened the portfolio.
Cash generation was robust: free cash flow reached $356.3M, exceeding net income of $340.8M, and net debt stood at negative $207.8M, giving balance sheet flexibility. For 2026, management guides to reported sales growth of 8%–12% and operating margin of 18.8%–19.4%, with adjusted operating margin of 19.1%–19.7%, suggesting an intent to sustain high profitability while absorbing acquisition and restructuring costs.
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