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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (NYSE: ZWS) lifts Q2 profit, raises 2026 outlook

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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions reported strong second-quarter 2026 results. Net sales were $491.0 million, up from $444.5 million a year earlier, with core sales up 10%. Net income from continuing operations rose to $112.5 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations to $0.67, compared with $50.1 million and $0.29. Adjusted EBITDA reached $136.0 million, or 27.7% of net sales, versus 26.5% last year. Results included a $47.6 million IEEPA tariff refund recorded in cost of sales, which is excluded from adjusted metrics.

Free cash flow was $111.8 million for the quarter, with cash from operations of $162.3 million and net debt leverage of 0.3x. The company repurchased 1.0 million shares for $50 million in the quarter and has deployed $100 million to repurchases plus $37 million in dividends in the first half. Management also completed the Intellihot acquisition, adding high-efficiency water-heating products to its core markets, and expects Intellihot sales of about $16 million over the remainder of 2026.

Management raised its outlook, expecting third-quarter core sales growth of 6–7% with adjusted EBITDA margins around 28%. For full-year 2026, it now targets adjusted EBITDA of $503–$513 million, implying roughly 140 basis points of margin expansion versus 2025 excluding tariff refunds, and at least $350 million of free cash flow.

Positive

  • Full-year 2026 outlook raised, with adjusted EBITDA guided to $503–$513 million, implying about 140 basis points of margin expansion versus 2025 (excluding tariff refunds), alongside higher net sales, earnings and free cash flow.

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  • None.

Filing Explained

At June 30, 2026, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions had 166,070,847 shares issued and outstanding, down from 166,981,602 at December 31, 2025; absent offsetting issuance, the lower share count increases remaining holders’ percentage ownership mechanically rather than diluting it.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.8 Item 7.8
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Net sales Q2 2026 $491.0 million Three months ended June 30, 2026; up from $444.5 million in 2025
Net income from continuing operations Q2 2026 $112.5 million Three months ended June 30, 2026; vs $50.1 million a year earlier
Diluted EPS from continuing operations Q2 2026 $0.67 Quarter ended June 30, 2026; vs $0.29 in Q2 2025
Adjusted EBITDA Q2 2026 $136.0 million 27.7% of net sales; three months ended June 30, 2026
Net debt leverage 0.3x As of June 30, 2026
Free cash flow Q2 2026 $111.8 million Three months ended June 30, 2026
2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook $503–$513 million Management guidance; implies about 140 bps margin expansion vs 2025 excluding tariff refunds
2026 free cash flow outlook At least $350 million Full-year 2026 guidance excluding net impact of tariff-related refunds received
Core sales financial
"Core sales improved 10% year over year, including growth in all product categories."
Core sales are the revenue generated by a company's main, ongoing business activities after removing one-time or unusual items such as proceeds from asset sales, discontinued operations, or temporary boosts. Investors care because core sales show the steady, repeatable demand for a company’s products or services—like judging a store by its regular weekly receipts rather than a single big clearance sale—to better assess growth trends and future earnings potential.
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was $136.0 million, or 27.7% of net sales, during the quarter."
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
International Emergency Economic Powers Act regulatory
"Received $48 million of cash refunds related to previously paid International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs."
A U.S. law that gives the president broad authority to control trade, financial transactions, and assets during a declared national emergency, such as by imposing sanctions, freezing property, or restricting exports and imports. For investors it matters because those powers can suddenly block deals, cut off access to markets or funds, and change the value of companies or securities much like an emergency brake that can stop or reroute economic activity overnight.
Free Cash Flow financial
"We define Free Cash Flow as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures and tariff refunds."
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) financial
"Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) adjustments are included as non-GAAP reconciling items."
An inventory method where the most recently acquired items are treated as sold first, so the newest costs are matched against sales while older purchases remain on the balance sheet. Think of a stack of boxes where you always take from the top; when prices are rising this approach shows higher reported costs and lower profits (and often lower taxes), which affects margins, earnings comparisons, and investors’ view of cash flow and inventory health.
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) financial
"Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is used as an important supplemental measure of performance."
Return on invested capital (ROIC) measures how much profit a company generates from the money put into its business, including debt and equity. Think of it like the harvest you get from seeds you planted: higher ROIC means the company uses its resources more efficiently to grow earnings. Investors care because ROIC shows whether a business is creating value above its cost of financing and helps compare operational effectiveness across companies.
Net sales Q2 2026 $491.0 million +10% year over year
Net income from continuing operations Q2 2026 $112.5 million up from $50.1 million in Q2 2025
Diluted EPS from continuing operations Q2 2026 $0.67 up from $0.29 in Q2 2025
Adjusted EBITDA Q2 2026 $136.0 million (27.7% margin) margin up 120 basis points vs prior-year quarter
Free cash flow Q2 2026 $111.8 million higher than $101.6 million in Q2 2025
2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook $503–$513 million implies roughly 140 bps margin expansion vs 2025 excluding tariff refunds
2026 free cash flow outlook At least $350 million new full-year free cash flow target excluding tariff refund impact
Guidance

Management expects Q3 2026 core sales growth of approximately 6–7% with adjusted EBITDA margins around 28%, full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $503–$513 million, free cash flow of at least $350 million, and Intellihot sales of about $16 million for the remainder of 2026.

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FAQ

What were Zurn Elkay (ZWS) key financial results for Q2 2026?
Zurn Elkay reported net sales of $491.0 million and net income from continuing operations of $112.5 million in Q2 2026. Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.67, up from $0.29 a year earlier, with adjusted EBITDA of $136.0 million and a 27.7% margin.

How did Zurn Elkay (ZWS) margins and adjusted EBITDA perform in Q2 2026?
Adjusted EBITDA was $136.0 million, or 27.7% of net sales, compared with 26.5% in Q2 2025. Management highlighted about 120 basis points of adjusted EBITDA margin expansion year over year, reflecting higher core sales and productivity initiatives, excluding the impact of tariff refunds.

What guidance did Zurn Elkay (ZWS) provide for Q3 and full-year 2026?
Management expects Q3 2026 core sales growth of 6–7% and adjusted EBITDA margins around 28%. For full-year 2026, it guides adjusted EBITDA of $503–$513 million, roughly 140 basis points of margin expansion versus 2025 excluding tariff refunds, and free cash flow of at least $350 million.

How strong was Zurn Elkay (ZWS) cash flow and leverage in Q2 2026?
In Q2 2026, cash provided by operating activities was $162.3 million and free cash flow was $111.8 million. Net debt leverage stood at a low 0.3x as of June 30, 2026, supporting continued capital returns and strategic investments.

What capital allocation actions did Zurn Elkay (ZWS) take in 2026 so far?
During Q2 2026, Zurn Elkay repurchased 1.0 million shares for $50 million. Over the first half of 2026, total repurchases reached $100 million, and the company paid $37 million in dividends, while maintaining net debt leverage at 0.3x.

What is the significance of the Intellihot acquisition for Zurn Elkay (ZWS)?
The company completed its acquisition of Intellihot, a provider of high-efficiency tankless gas and electric water heaters serving Zurn Elkay’s core markets. Management expects Intellihot to contribute about $16 million of sales over the remainder of 2026, with longer-term integration benefits anticipated.

How did tariff refunds affect Zurn Elkay (ZWS) Q2 2026 results?
Zurn Elkay received a $47.6 million IEEPA tariff refund in Q2 2026, recorded in cost of sales. This boosted GAAP gross profit and income from operations but is excluded from adjusted EBITDA and other non-GAAP measures; full-year free cash flow guidance also excludes the net impact of these refunds.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 28, 2026
 
 
ZURN ELKAY WATER SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware001-3547520-5197013
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
511 W. Freshwater Way 53204
Milwaukee,Wisconsin
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

(855) 480-5050
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock $.01 par valueZWSThe New York Stock Exchange
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
    Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (the "Company") is filing this Current Report on Form 8-K to furnish its earnings release dated July 28, 2026, regarding its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, which is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item, including Exhibit 99.1, is “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.


 

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Item  9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
Exhibit  No.Description
99.1
Earnings Release, dated July 28, 2026*
104Cover Page Inline XBRL data embedded within the Inline XBRL document
* This exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be “filed.”

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SIGNATURES
    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized this 28th day of July, 2026.
ZURN ELKAY WATER SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
By:
/S/    DANIEL J. KLUN
 Daniel J. Klun
 Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 99.1
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 Press Release
July 28, 2026Contact Information:
For Immediate ReleaseBobbi Belstner
 Vice President, Corporate Controller
 414.361.0122

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Investor call scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
MILWAUKEE, WI (USA) - Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (NYSE:ZWS)

Second Quarter Highlights
•Net sales in the quarter were $491 million compared with $445 million in last year’s June quarter (+10% core sales(1)).
•Net income from continuing operations was $113 million (diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.67) compared with net income from continuing operations of $50 million (diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.29) in the year-ago quarter.
•Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $136 million (27.7% of net sales) compared with $118 million (26.5% of net sales) in last year's second quarter.
•Adjusted EPS(1) was $0.50 compared with $0.42 in the year-ago quarter.
•Net debt leverage(1) of 0.3x as of June 30, 2026.
•Deployed $50 million to repurchase 1.0 million shares of common stock in the quarter.
•Received $48 million of cash refunds related to previously paid International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA") reciprocal tariffs (benefit recorded within cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and excluded from adjusted EBITDA(1)).

Todd A. Adams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We delivered a solid second quarter, first half and are raising our outlook for the full year. Core sales(1) grew 10% and adjusted EBITDA margins(1) of 27.7% expanded by 120 basis points over the prior year second quarter. We continue to leverage the Zurn Elkay Business System to drive above market growth in targeted areas as well as a higher baseline of incremental margins through our relentless deployment of 80/20, our supply chain initiatives and the continuous improvement our associates drive every day. Our robust and increasing levels of free cash flow(1) provide us with the flexibility to continue to be both disciplined and strategic, investing in stock repurchases, a growing dividend and acquisitions while maintaining a low leverage profile. In the quarter we repurchased $50 million dollars of our own shares, bringing the total to $100 million over the first half of 2026 while also paying $37 million in dividends.”
Adams continued, “We’re pleased to have completed the acquisition of Intellihot, which has been a long-term proprietary cultivation of a strategic opportunity in an adjacency we had wanted to enter. Intellihot is a pioneer in high-efficiency water heating, offering tankless gas and electric water heaters into our core markets and verticals that provide category leading efficiency and reliability. We see significant long-term upside in the business as we move through a thoughtful integration plan over the coming years. Beyond Intellihot, we remain on track to launch several new products into adjacent categories in the back half of 2026 and into 2027 that expand our served available market, that in time, we believe will continue to help us drive the above-market growth we have delivered for 15+ years.”


Third Quarter and Full Year Outlook
“We continue to approach our outlook through a prudent, quarter-by-quarter lens. For the third quarter, we expect core sales(1) growth of approximately 6% to 7% and adjusted EBITDA margins(1) to be around 28%. We currently expect mid-single digit core(1) growth in the fourth quarter and for the full year 2026, adjusted EBITDA(1) between $503 million to $513 million, which would represent year-over-year margin expansion of roughly 140 basis points compared to 2025 (excluding all tariff related refunds). We expect Intellihot sales to approximate $16 million for the remainder of 2026. Finally, we expect full year free cash flow(1) of at least $350 million, which also excludes the net impact of tariff related refunds we've already received.”
Second Quarter 2026 Overview
Net sales were $491.0 million and $444.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively, an increase of 10% year over year. Core sales improved 10% year over year, including growth in all product categories.
During the three months ended June 30, 2026, income from operations was $152.3 million compared to $77.6 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025. During the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the Company received a $47.6 million IEEPA reciprocal tariff refund. Excluding this item, income from operations increased by $27.1 million, an increase of 380 basis points year over year as a result of the favorable impact of year-over-year sales growth (inclusive of price realization) and Zurn Elkay Business System led productivity initiatives.
Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $136.0 million, or 27.7% of net sales, during the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $117.9 million, or 26.5% of net sales, during the three months ended June 30, 2025.























(1)    Refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for a definition of this non-GAAP metric, as well as the accompanying reconciliations to GAAP.


Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The following non-GAAP financial measures are utilized by management in comparing our operating performance on a consistent basis. We believe that these financial measures are appropriate to enhance an overall understanding of our underlying operating performance trends compared to historical and prospective periods and our peers. Management also believes that these measures are useful to investors in their analysis of our results of operations and provide improved comparability between fiscal periods as well as insight into the compliance with our debt covenants. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information calculated in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures presented above to our GAAP results has been provided in the financial tables included in this press release.
Core Sales
Core sales excludes the impact of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and foreign currency translation. Management believes that core sales facilitates easier and more meaningful comparison of our net sales performance with prior and future periods and to our peers. We exclude the effect of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures because the nature, size and number of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures can vary dramatically from period to period and between us and our peers, and can also obscure underlying business trends and make comparisons of long-term performance difficult. We exclude the effect of foreign currency translation from this measure because the volatility of currency translation is not under management's control.
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share
Adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share (calculated on a diluted basis) exclude actuarial gains and losses on pension and postretirement benefit obligations, restructuring and other similar charges, gains or losses on divestitures, discontinued operations, gains or losses on extinguishment of debt, the impact of acquisition-related fair value adjustments in connection with purchase accounting, amortization of intangible assets, the adjustment to state inventories at last-in, first-out costs, and other non-operational, non-cash or non-recurring gains and losses, net of their income tax impact. The tax rates used to calculate adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share are based on a transaction specific basis. We believe that adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share are useful in assessing our financial performance by excluding items that are not indicative of our core operating performance or that may obscure trends useful in evaluating our continuing results of operations.
EBITDA
EBITDA represents earnings from continuing operations before interest and other debt related activities, taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is presented because it is an important supplemental measure of performance and it is frequently used by analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. EBITDA is also presented and compared by analysts and investors in evaluating our ability to meet debt service obligations. Other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA differently. EBITDA is not a measurement of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or as a measure of liquidity or an alternative to net income as indicators of operating performance or any other measures of performance derived in accordance with GAAP. Because EBITDA is calculated before recurring cash charges, including interest expense and taxes, and is not adjusted for capital expenditures or other recurring cash requirements of the business, it should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to invest in the growth of the business.
Adjusted EBITDA
“Adjusted EBITDA” is the term we use to describe EBITDA as defined and adjusted in our credit agreement, which is net income, adjusted for the items summarized in the Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures table below. Adjusted EBITDA is intended to show our unleveraged, pre-tax operating results and therefore reflects our financial performance based on operational factors, excluding non-operational, non-cash or non-recurring gains or losses. It is also provided to aid investors in understanding our compliance with our debt covenants. Adjusted EBITDA is not a presentation made in accordance with GAAP, and our use of the term Adjusted EBITDA varies from others in our industry. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income, income from operations or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA has important limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for, analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. For example, Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect: (a) our capital expenditures, future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; (b) changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; (c) the significant interest expenses, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on our debt; (d) tax payments that represent a reduction in cash available to us; (e) any cash requirements for the assets being depreciated and amortized that may have to be replaced in the future; or (f) the impact of earnings or charges resulting from matters that we and the lenders under our credit agreement may not consider indicative of our ongoing operations. In particular, our definition of Adjusted EBITDA allows us to add back certain non-cash,


non-operating or non-recurring charges that are deducted in calculating net income, even though these are expenses that may recur, vary greatly and are difficult to predict and can represent the effect of long-term strategies as opposed to short-term results. “Adjusted EBITDA Margin” is the term we use to describe Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.
In addition, certain of these expenses can represent the reduction of cash that could be used for other corporate purposes. Further, although not included in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA below, the measure may at times allow us to add estimated cost savings and operating synergies related to operational changes ranging from acquisitions to dispositions to restructurings and/or exclude one-time transition expenditures that we anticipate we will need to incur to realize cost savings before such savings have occurred. Further, management and various investors use the ratio of total debt less cash to Adjusted EBITDA (which includes a full pro forma last-twelve-month impact of acquisitions), or "net debt leverage", as a measure of our financial strength and ability to incur incremental indebtedness when making key investment decisions and evaluating us against peers. Lastly, management and various investors use the ratio of the change in Adjusted EBITDA divided by the change in net sales (referred to as “incremental margin” in the case of an increase in net sales or “decremental margin” in the case of a decrease in net sales) as an additional measure of our financial performance and when making key investment decisions and evaluating us against peers.
Free Cash Flow
We define Free Cash Flow as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures and IEEPA reciprocal tariff refunds, and we use this metric in analyzing our ability to service and repay our debt and to forecast future periods. However, this measure does not represent funds available for investment or other discretionary uses since it does not deduct cash used to service our debt. We define Free Cash Flow Conversion as Free Cash Flow divided by net income.
Return on Invested Capital (“ROIC”)
ROIC is used because we believe it is an important supplemental measure of financial performance and it is also currently a performance measure under our long-term incentive plan. ROIC is frequently used by analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. ROIC is also used by investors and analysts to evaluate management’s deployment of capital to create shareholder value. We define ROIC as tax-effected net operating income for the last 12 months divided by average total invested capital over a rolling four-quarter period. Total invested capital is defined as shareholders equity plus debt, less cash and cash equivalents. Other companies may not define or calculate ROIC in the same way.
About Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies and one of America’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek and one of the World’s Best Companies for Sustainable Growth by TIME, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is a growth-oriented, pure-play water management business that designs, procures, manufactures and markets what we believe to be the broadest sustainable product portfolio of specification-driven water management solutions to improve health, hydration, human safety and the environment. The Zurn Elkay product portfolio includes professional grade water safety and control products, flow systems products, hygienic and environmental products and filtered drinking water products for public and private spaces. Learn more at www.zurnelkay.com.


Conference Call Details
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions will hold a conference call and webcast presentation on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its second quarter 2026 results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Chairman and CEO, Todd Adams, CFO, Dan Klun, COO, Dave Pauli, and President, Jeff Schoon, will host the call and webcast. The conference call can be accessed via telephone as follows:
Domestic toll-free: 800-715-9871
International toll: 646-307-1963
Access Code: 6071902
A live webcast of the call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website. Please go to the website (investors.zurnelkay.com) at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.
If you are unable to participate during the live teleconference, a replay of the conference call will be available as a webcast on the Company's investor relations website.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements
Information in this release may involve outlook, expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions, strategies or other statements regarding the future, which are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based on information available to Zurn Elkay Water Solutions as of the date of this release, and Zurn Elkay Water Solutions assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. The statements in this release are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results could differ materially from current expectations. Numerous factors could cause or contribute to such differences. Please refer to “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in our report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2025, as well as the Company’s subsequent annual, quarterly and current reports filed on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a further discussion of the factors and risks associated with the business.



Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in Millions, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30, 2026June 30, 2025June 30, 2026June 30, 2025
Net sales$491.0 $444.5 $924.0 $833.3 
Cost of sales202.7 242.2 429.9 450.0 
Gross profit288.3 202.3 494.1 383.3 
Selling, general and administrative expenses119.5 108.2 227.7 209.4 
Restructuring and other similar charges1.8 1.9 2.7 3.6 
Amortization of intangible assets14.7 14.6 29.3 29.3 
Income from operations152.3 77.6 234.4 141.0 
Non-operating expense:
Interest expense, net(6.1)(7.7)(12.3)(15.0)
Other income (expense), net3.9 (2.0)4.9 (2.0)
Income before income taxes150.1 67.9 227.0 124.0 
Provision for income taxes(37.6)(17.8)(55.6)(32.9)
Net income from continuing operations 112.5 50.1 171.4 91.1 
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax0.8 0.4 0.8 3.0 
Net income$113.3 $50.5 $172.2 $94.1 
Basic net income per share:
Continuing operations$0.68 $0.30 $1.03 $0.54 
Discontinued operations$— $— $— $0.02 
Net income$0.68 $0.30 $1.03 $0.56 
Diluted net income per share:
Continuing operations$0.67 $0.29 $1.02 $0.53 
Discontinued operations$— $— $— $0.02 
Net income$0.67 $0.29 $1.02 $0.55 
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic167,067 168,483 167,380 169,409 
Effect of dilutive equity awards1,711 1,600 1,861 1,901 
Diluted168,778 170,083 169,241 171,310 



Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026
(in Millions) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026
Reported ResultsAdjustmentsNon-GAAP Results
Net Sales$491.0 $— $491.0 
Income from operations152.3 (37.6)(a)114.7 
Income before income taxes150.1 (36.0)(b)114.1 
Provision for income taxes and indicated rate(37.6)25.0 %7.8 21.7 %(29.8)26.1 %
Net income from continuing operations112.5 (28.2)84.3 
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax0.8 (0.8)— 
Net income$113.3 $(29.0)$84.3 
Income from Operations Adjustments (a)Income before Income Taxes Adjustments (b)
Restructuring and other similar charges$1.8 $1.8 
Other, net (1)0.5 0.5 
Last-In, First-Out ("LIFO") adjustments(1.5)(1.5)
Tariff refunds(47.6)(47.6)
Stock-based compensation expense9.2 — 
Amortization of intangible assets— 14.7 
Other income, net (2)— (3.9)
Total Adjustments$(37.6)$(36.0)
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(1)Other, net includes the gains and losses from the disposition of long-lived assets.
(2)Other income, net for the periods indicated, consists primarily of gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, the non-service cost components of net periodic benefit costs associated with our defined benefit plans and other non-operational gains and losses.

















Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
(in Millions) (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
Reported ResultsAdjustmentsNon-GAAP Results
Net Sales$924.0 $— $924.0 
Income from operations234.4 (24.7)(a)209.7 
Income before income taxes227.0 (21.2)(b)205.8 
Provision for income taxes and indicated rate(55.6)24.5 %4.3 20.3 %(51.3)24.9 %
Net income from continuing operations171.4 (16.9)154.5 
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax0.8 (0.8)— 
Net income$172.2 $(17.7)$154.5 
Income from Operations Adjustments (a)Income before Income Taxes Adjustments (b)
Restructuring and other similar charges$2.7 $2.7 
Other, net (1)0.7 0.7 
Last-In, First-Out ("LIFO") adjustments(1.4)(1.4)
Tariff refunds(47.6)(47.6)
Stock-based compensation expense20.9 — 
Amortization of intangible assets— 29.3 
Other income, net (2)— (4.9)
Total Adjustments$(24.7)$(21.2)
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(1)Other, net includes the gains and losses from the disposition of long-lived assets.
(2)Other income, net for the periods indicated, consists primarily of gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, the non-service cost components of net periodic benefit costs associated with our defined benefit plans and other non-operational gains and losses.








Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
(in Millions) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
Reported ResultsAdjustmentsNon-GAAP Results
Net Sales$444.5 $— $444.5 
Income from operations77.6 18.9 (a)96.5 
Income before income taxes67.9 26.5 (b)94.4 
Provision for income taxes and indicated rate(17.8)26.2 %(6.3)23.8 %(24.1)25.5 %
Net income from continuing operations50.1 20.2 70.3 
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax0.4 (0.4)— 
Net income$50.5 $19.8 $70.3 
Income from Operations Adjustments (a)Income before Income Taxes Adjustments (b)
Restructuring and other similar charges$1.9 $1.9 
Last-In, First-Out ("LIFO") adjustments7.3 7.3 
Stock-based compensation expense9.0 — 
Amortization of intangible assets— 14.6 
Supply chain optimization and footprint repositioning initiatives0.7 0.7 
Other expense, net (1)— 2.0 
Total Adjustments$18.9 $26.5 
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(1)Other expense, net for the periods indicated, consists primarily of gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, the non-service cost components of net periodic benefit costs associated with our defined benefit plans and other non-operational gains and losses.




















Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
(in Millions) (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Reported ResultsAdjustmentsNon-GAAP Results
Net Sales$833.3 $— $833.3 
Income from operations141.0 31.9 (a)172.9 
Income before income taxes124.0 43.7 (b)167.7 
Provision for income taxes and indicated rate(32.9)26.5 %(10.4)23.8 %(43.3)25.8 %
Net income from continuing operations91.1 33.3 124.4 
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax3.0 (3.0)— 
Net income$94.1 $30.3 $124.4 
Income from Operations Adjustments (a)Income before Income Taxes Adjustments (b)
Restructuring and other similar charges$3.6 $3.6 
Last-In, First-Out ("LIFO") adjustments7.0 7.0 
Stock-based compensation expense19.5 — 
Amortization of intangible assets— 29.3 
Supply chain optimization and footprint repositioning initiatives1.8 1.8 
Other expense, net (1)— 2.0 
Total Adjustments$31.9 $43.7 
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(1)Other expense, net for the periods indicated, consists primarily of gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, the non-service cost components of net periodic benefit costs associated with our defined benefit plans and other non-operational gains and losses.








Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025
(in Millions, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
Adjusted EBITDAJune 30, 2026June 30, 2025June 30, 2026June 30, 2025
Net income$113.3 $50.5 $172.2 $94.1 
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax(0.8)(0.4)(0.8)(3.0)
Provision for income taxes37.617.855.632.9
Other (income) expense, net (1)(3.9)2.0 (4.9)2.0 
Interest expense, net6.1 7.7 12.3 15.0 
Depreciation and amortization21.322.142.344.8
EBITDA$173.6 $99.7 $276.7 $185.8 
Adjustments
Restructuring and other similar charges$1.8 $1.9 2.73.6
Stock-based compensation expense9.29.020.919.5
Last-In, First-Out ("LIFO") adjustments(1.5)7.3(1.4)7.0
Tariff refunds(47.6)—(47.6)—
Other, net (2)0.5—0.7—
Subtotal of adjustments(37.6)18.2 (24.7)30.1 
Adjusted EBITDA$136.0 $117.9 $252.0 $215.9 

(1)Other (income) expense, net for the periods indicated, consists primarily of gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, the non-service cost components of net periodic benefit costs associated with our defined benefit plans and other non-operational gains and losses.
(2)Other, net includes the gains and losses from disposition of long-lived assets.





Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
Adjusted Net Income and Earnings Per ShareJune 30, 2026June 30, 2025June 30, 2026June 30, 2025
Net income$113.3 $50.5 $172.2 $94.1 
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax(0.8)(0.4)(0.8)(3.0)
Amortization of intangible assets14.7 14.6 29.3 29.3 
Restructuring and other similar charges1.8 1.9 2.7 3.6 
Supply chain optimization and footprint repositioning initiatives— 0.7 — 1.8 
Last-In, First-Out ("LIFO") adjustments(1.5)7.3 (1.4)7.0 
Tariff refunds(47.6)— (47.6)— 
Other (income) expense, net (1)(3.9)2.0 (4.9)2.0 
Other, net (2)0.5 — 0.7 — 
Tax effect on above items7.8 (6.3)4.3 (10.4)
Adjusted net income$84.3 $70.3 $154.5 $124.4 
GAAP diluted net income per share from continuing operations$0.67 $0.29 $1.02 $0.53 
Adjusted earnings per share - diluted$0.50 $0.42 $0.91 $0.73 
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in thousands):
GAAP basic weighted-average shares167,067168,483167,380169,409
Effect of dilutive equity awards1,7111,6001,8611,901
Adjusted diluted weighted-average shares168,778170,083169,241171,310

(1)Other (income) expense, net for the periods indicated, consists primarily of gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, the non-service cost components of net periodic benefit costs associated with our defined benefit plans and other non-operational gains and losses.
(2)Other, net includes the gains and losses from the disposition of long-lived assets.



Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30, 2026June 30, 2025June 30, 2026June 30, 2025
Cash provided by operating activities$162.3 $110.6 $208.4 $153.5 
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment(2.9)(9.0)(6.3)(13.3)
Tariff refunds(47.6)— (47.6)— 
Free cash flow$111.8 $101.6 $154.5 $140.2 






Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(in Millions)
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30, 2026June 30, 2025June 30, 2026June 30, 2025
Net income$113.3 $50.5 $172.2 $94.1 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments(2.5)4.9 (4.1)4.7 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(2.5)4.9 (4.1)4.7 
Total comprehensive income$110.8 $55.4 $168.1 $98.8 



Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in Millions, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$365.0 $300.5 
Receivables, net270.9 184.8 
Inventories, net287.3 274.4 
Income taxes receivable1.2 13.3 
Other current assets28.7 38.7 
Total current assets953.1 811.7 
Property, plant and equipment, net152.0 157.6 
Intangible assets, net805.5 835.0 
Goodwill793.2 795.0 
Other assets77.3 80.1 
Total assets$2,781.1 $2,679.4 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of debt$1.4 $0.9 
Trade payables96.2 65.2 
Compensation and benefits38.2 40.9 
Current portion of pension and other postretirement benefit obligations1.1 1.1 
Other current liabilities175.3 151.3 
Total current liabilities312.2 259.4 
Long-term debt497.7 495.6 
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations9.4 9.6 
Deferred income taxes182.3 189.7 
Operating lease liability36.0 42.0 
Other liabilities84.4 79.8 
Total liabilities1,122.0 1,076.1 
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 166,070,847 at June 30, 2026 and 166,981,602 at December 31, 2025
1.7 1.7 
Additional paid-in capital2,797.8 2,810.0 
Retained deficit(1,059.6)(1,131.7)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(80.8)(76.7)
Total stockholders' equity1,659.1 1,603.3 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$2,781.1 $2,679.4 







Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in Millions)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026June 30, 2025
Operating activities
Net income$172.2 $94.1 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation13.0 15.5 
Amortization of intangible assets29.3 29.3 
Non-cash restructuring charges— 0.5 
Loss on dispositions of long-lived assets0.7 — 
Deferred income taxes(7.0)(10.6)
Other non-cash expenses1.4 1.1 
Pension curtailment and settlement— (0.7)
Stock-based compensation expense20.9 19.5 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables, net(86.6)(36.8)
Inventories, net(13.6)(1.7)
Other assets28.2 21.3 
Accounts payable31.2 16.8 
Accruals and other18.7 5.2 
Cash provided by operating activities208.4 153.5 
Investing activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment(6.3)(13.3)
Cash used for investing activities(6.3)(13.3)
Financing activities
Repayments of debt(0.6)(0.4)
Payment of debt issuance costs(3.0)— 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and ESPP contributions3.5 2.4 
Taxes withheld and paid on employees' share-based payment awards— (0.5)
Repurchase of common stock(99.6)(109.9)
Payment of common stock dividends(36.8)(30.3)
Cash used for financing activities(136.5)(138.7)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(1.1)2.4 
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash64.5 3.9 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period300.5 198.0 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$365.0 $201.9 



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