Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A (WTS)

Watts Water Technologies' stock has experienced several notable events in the past six months. As of April 3, 2026, the stock price had increased by 54.01% over the last 12 months, but decreased by 9.70% in the past month. Over the last six months (ending March 10, 2026), the stock gained 7.8%, while the S&P 500 returned 3.1%. Key events impacting the stock include acquisitions of Haws Corporation, Superior Boiler, and Industrial Company for Castings and Sanitary Fittings in November 2025. The company reported record fourth quarter and full year 2025 results on February 11, 2026. Watts Water Technologies declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share, payable on March 13, 2026. As of April 7, 2026, Watts Water Technologies was considered fairly valued according to a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model.

Watts Water Technologies experiences normal seasonality in its demand. The company anticipates sequential improvement in operating and free cash flow throughout the second half of the year due to this normal seasonality. The general expectation is for stronger performance in the latter half of the year.

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. is a global manufacturing company specializing in products, solutions, and systems that manage and conserve the flow of fluids and energy in and out of buildings. The company operates within the Industrial sector, specifically in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Watts' product portfolio serves commercial, residential, and industrial applications, focusing on safety and regulation, water conservation, and energy efficiency. Major product lines include residential and commercial flow control products, HVAC and gas products, drainage and water re-use products, and water quality products. The company markets its products under various brands such as Watts, Apex, Bradley, and Nexa.

Watts Water Technologies has a global presence with approximately 4,800 to 5,700 employees. The company derives its key revenue from the Americas, followed by Europe and the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (APMEA) regions. Its main location is in North Andover, Massachusetts, and it has operated a regional distribution center in Franklin, New Hampshire.

Watts Water Technologies has received several accolades in the past year, indicating a strong brand reputation. Watts was named one of America's Best Midsize Companies 2025 by TIME, one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2026 by Newsweek, one of America's Greenest Companies 2026 by Newsweek, one of America's Top GreenTech Companies in 2025 by TIME, and a Top Place to Work in 2024 by The Boston Globe. These awards highlight the company's commitment to sustainability, employee satisfaction, and responsible business practices.

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. has a complex ownership structure with a mix of institutional and family control. As of April 8, 2026, the company had 494 institutional owners holding a total of 26,380,342 shares. Institutional ownership represented 80.42% of Class A common stock in March 2025, with insider ownership at 1.22%. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., and Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management Llc. Timothy P. Horne is the largest individual shareholder, owning 276,675 shares, representing 0.83% of the company. The Horne family maintains a dominant position in the company's voting power through a dual-class share structure.