Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) Expected to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) is projected to post its Q1 2027 results before the market opens on Thursday, August 6th. Analysts expect Advanced Drainage Systems to post earnings of $2.09 per share and revenue of $992.5160 million for the quarter. Investors can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2027 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 21st. The construction company reported $1.07 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.95 by $0.12. Advanced Drainage Systems had a return on equity of 26.63% and a net margin of 13.98%.The firm had revenue of $676.76 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $651.92 million. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.03 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Advanced Drainage Systems to post $7 EPS for the current fiscal year and $8 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Advanced Drainage Systems Trading Down 4.7%

Shares of WMS stock opened at $138.23 on Thursday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $142.74 and a 200 day moving average price of $148.54. Advanced Drainage Systems has a twelve month low of $110.85 and a twelve month high of $179.32. The company has a market capitalization of $10.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.41, a PEG ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 1.26. The company has a current ratio of 2.42, a quick ratio of 1.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.92.

Advanced Drainage Systems Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 1st were paid a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 1st. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. This is an increase from Advanced Drainage Systems’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.18. Advanced Drainage Systems’s dividend payout ratio is 14.71%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on shares of Advanced Drainage Systems from $168.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, June 8th. Jefferies Financial Group assumed coverage on shares of Advanced Drainage Systems in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. They set a “buy” rating and a $175.00 target price on the stock. Zacks Research raised shares of Advanced Drainage Systems from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday. Barclays boosted their price target on Advanced Drainage Systems from $181.00 to $191.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, UBS Group reduced their price target on Advanced Drainage Systems from $215.00 to $205.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $187.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Advanced Drainage Systems

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its position in shares of Advanced Drainage Systems by 352.0% in the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 226 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 176 shares during the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in Advanced Drainage Systems during the third quarter worth approximately $36,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in Advanced Drainage Systems during the fourth quarter worth approximately $37,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Advanced Drainage Systems in the 4th quarter valued at $42,000. Finally, Danske Bank A S acquired a new position in shares of Advanced Drainage Systems in the 3rd quarter valued at $55,000. 89.83% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Advanced Drainage Systems

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc (NYSE: WMS) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of water management solutions in North America. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, the company specializes in the design, production and distribution of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) drainage pipe and related products. Its core business addresses stormwater management, on-site septic systems and erosion control for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

The company’s product portfolio includes corrugated plastic pipe, tubing, fittings, geocells, geogrids and stormwater structures such as inlets, manholes and detention/retention systems.