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Watts Water Technologies reported record second-quarter 2026 results, with net sales of $763.2 million, up 19% year over year and 12% organic growth. Operating income was $154.0 million, up 14%. Diluted EPS rose to $3.53, up 17%, and adjusted diluted EPS to $3.66, up 18%. Growth was driven by favorable pricing, higher volumes including strong data center demand, acquisitions and modestly favorable foreign exchange.
Americas sales reached $585 million (17% reported, 12% organic), Europe $125 million (12% reported, 9% organic) and APMEA $54 million (57% reported, 31% organic), with Europe and APMEA expanding segment margins. Consolidated operating margin was 20.2%, down 80 bps, and adjusted operating margin 21.0%, down 60 bps, mainly from acquisition dilution, inflation, tariffs and higher restructuring. For the first six months, operating cash flow was $120.8 million and free cash flow $98.2 million, reflecting working capital investment. The company ended June 28, 2026 with cash of $347.9 million, long-term debt of $108.0 million and net debt of $(239.9) million (net debt to capitalization (12.3)%). Management increased its 2026 outlook to sales growth of 14%–17% reported and 8%–11% organic, with operating margin expected between 19.4% and 20.0% and adjusted operating margin between 19.8% and 20.4%.
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Shareholders elected nine directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving strong support based on the votes cast.
Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 82,418,117 votes for and 1,393,242 against, representing 98.2% of votes present or represented by proxy and entitled to vote. They also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 82,385,073 votes for and 2,506,809 against, or 97.0% support.
Watts Water Technologies reported record first quarter 2026 results with strong broad-based growth and higher profitability. Net sales reached $677.3 million, up 21% year over year and 12% on an organic basis, driven by favorable pricing and higher volumes, especially in data center-related demand. Operating income rose to $133.0 million, lifting operating margin to 19.6%, while adjusted operating margin improved to 20.1%. Diluted EPS increased to $2.97, and adjusted diluted EPS to $3.04, up 28% from a year earlier. The Americas led with 23% reported and 16% organic sales growth, while Europe and APMEA also grew. Free cash flow declined to $6.6 million as working capital and capital investments rose, though management expects improvement over 2026. The company announced a 21% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.63 per share and maintained its full-year 2026 outlook for reported sales growth of 8–12% and operating margin of 18.8–19.4%.
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%.
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. announced changes in its senior finance leadership. On November 14, 2025, Chief Financial Officer Ryan Lada notified the company of his decision to resign to pursue another opportunity, and the Board removed him as CFO on November 15, 2025. The Board appointed Diane McClintock, age 58, as the new Chief Financial Officer effective November 15, 2025. She has been with Watts since 2010 in roles including Senior Vice President of FP&A and Investor Relations, Vice President of FP&A, and Director of Financial Reporting, and is a Certified Public Accountant. Her initial annual base salary as CFO will be $515,000, with a target bonus equal to 70% of base salary, plus standard benefits, participation in the Executive Severance Plan, an annual executive physical, a $14,000 annual car allowance, and an annual executive financial planning allowance.
Watts Water Technologies (WTS) elected Suzanne L. Stefany to its Board of Directors, effective November 9, 2025, to serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting or until a successor is elected and qualified. She was appointed to the Governance and Sustainability Committee and the Compensation Committee.
The company entered into its standard Delaware-law indemnification agreement with Ms. Stefany. As director compensation, she will receive a grant of 351 shares of Class A common stock under the Third Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan and a pro‑rated annual cash retainer. The filing states there are no related‑party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a).
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. filed a current report to note that it announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2025. The company issued a press release on November 5, 2025, and that release is included as Exhibit 99.1.
The company clarifies that the earnings information in this report and the accompanying press release is being furnished rather than filed, which limits potential liability under certain securities law provisions and affects how the information may be incorporated into other regulatory documents.