Mueller Water Products (NYSE:MWA) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.02 EPS

Mueller Water Products (NYSE:MWA) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The industrial products company reported $0.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.27 by $0.02, FiscalAI reports. Mueller Water Products had a net margin of 13.41% and a return on equity of 22.75%. The company had revenue of $318.20 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $315.26 million. Mueller Water Products’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.25 earnings per share.

Mueller Water Products Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of NYSE:MWA opened at $27.54 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $25.29 and its 200-day moving average is $25.32. Mueller Water Products has a 52-week low of $22.01 and a 52-week high of $28.58. The company has a market cap of $4.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.76, a P/E/G ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.17. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 2.41 and a current ratio of 3.54.

Mueller Water Products Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 20th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.07 per share. This represents a $0.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 10th. Mueller Water Products’s dividend payout ratio is 23.14%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Mueller Water Products in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Mueller Water Products currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $29.00.

Insider Activity

In related news, SVP Todd P. Helms sold 15,094 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.62, for a total transaction of $371,614.28. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 85,917 shares in the company, valued at $2,115,276.54. This trade represents a 14.94% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Brian C. Healy acquired 1,125 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 7th. The shares were bought at an average price of $24.41 per share, with a total value of $27,461.25. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 17,925 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $437,549.25. This represents a 6.70% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Mueller Water Products

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Aquatic Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Mueller Water Products during the 3rd quarter worth $2,105,000. PDT Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of Mueller Water Products by 464.8% in the third quarter. PDT Partners LLC now owns 103,693 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $2,646,000 after acquiring an additional 85,335 shares in the last quarter. State of Tennessee Department of Treasury raised its position in shares of Mueller Water Products by 13.7% during the second quarter. State of Tennessee Department of Treasury now owns 91,676 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $2,204,000 after purchasing an additional 11,054 shares during the period. Brevan Howard Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in shares of Mueller Water Products during the second quarter worth about $1,782,000. Finally, XTX Topco Ltd lifted its holdings in shares of Mueller Water Products by 155.0% during the 3rd quarter. XTX Topco Ltd now owns 54,732 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,397,000 after purchasing an additional 33,269 shares in the last quarter. 91.68% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Mueller Water Products

Here are the key news stories impacting Mueller Water Products this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat estimates — Mueller reported adjusted EPS of $0.29 and revenue of $318.2M, topping consensus and showing 4.6% year‑over‑year sales growth, margin expansion and stronger operating income. These operational improvements support near‑term earnings momentum. Mueller Water Products Reports 2026 First Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Raised FY‑2026 guidance — Management raised full‑year net sales and adjusted EBITDA guidance following the quarter, which signals confidence in demand and pricing/operational leverage (a catalyst for upward revisions to estimates). Mueller Water Products Reports 2026 First Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Cash flow and capital allocation — Q1 generated healthy operating cash flow (~$61.2M) and free cash flow (~$44.0M); the company repurchased $5.5M of stock in the quarter, which supports EPS and signals management confidence. Mueller Water Products Reports 2026 First Quarter Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage and previews — Multiple analyst writeups anticipated an outperformance and highlighted industrial end‑market strength ahead of the print; these pieces validate expectations but are not new catalysts. Mueller Water Products (MWA) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Bull case commentary available — Several bullish writeups summarize upside from steady water infrastructure spending and margin leverage; useful for longer‑term thesis but not immediate drivers of intraday moves. Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA): A Bull Case Theory
• Negative Sentiment: Stock down on the day despite the beat — The intraday decline suggests profit‑taking after recent gains, and/or that investors wanted clearer upside to full‑year EPS guidance; higher valuation (P/E ~22.8) and recent 12‑month high can amplify volatility. Mueller Water Products (MWA) Stock Page

About Mueller Water Products

Mueller Water Products, Inc is a leading provider of water infrastructure and flow control products and services designed to help water utilities and municipalities manage, control and measure their water distribution systems. The company’s portfolio includes a comprehensive range of products such as fire hydrants, valves, pipe repair systems, fittings and couplings, along with advanced metering and monitoring solutions. By combining traditional mechanical components with digital technologies, Mueller Water Products addresses the critical need for reliable and sustainable water distribution across North America.

The company’s operations are organized around two primary business segments.