Since May 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 106%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, Watts Water Technologies has surged 231% to $243.38 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 14.8% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 15.8%.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how water infrastructure stocks fared in Q1, starting with Xylem (NYSE:XYL).
Exciting developments are taking place for the stocks in this article.
They’ve all surged ahead of the broader market over the last month as catalysts such as new products and positive media coverage have propelled their returns.
Water management manufacturer Watts Water (NYSE:WTS) reported Q1 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 2.3% year on year to $558 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.37 per share was 11.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q4. Today, we are looking at water infrastructure stocks, starting with Energy Recovery (NASDAQ:ERII).
Since October 2024, Watts Water Technologies has been in a holding pattern, posting a small return of 3.6% while floating around $207.70. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500’s 6.9% decline during that period.
The instruments space is likely to benefit from the diligent focus on energy-efficient production processes and integrated software systems. Thus, here is a short look at 3 stocks in the industry that may benefit from the favorable environment.
The Russell 2000 is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on.
However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.
Let’s dig into the relative performance of Watts Water Technologies (NYSE:WTS) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 water infrastructure earnings season.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Tennant (NYSE:TNC) and the rest of the water infrastructure stocks fared in Q4.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how water infrastructure stocks fared in Q4, starting with Xylem (NYSE:XYL).
Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the market seems confused about where we could go next.
This uncertainty has led to a flat return for the industry over the past six months while the S&P 500 was up 6.4%.
