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Mueller Water Products, Inc.(MWA)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
MWA•NYSE
$25.10
20.6× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutMueller Water Products Inc. manufactures and markets products and services used in the transmission, distribution, and measurement of water in North America and internationally. Its products and services are used by municipalities, and the residential and non-residential construction industries. It operates through two segments, Infrastructure and Technologies. The company's Infrastructure segment manufactures and sells valves for water and gas systems, including iron gate, butterfly, tapping, check, knife, plug, automatic control, and ball valves; and dry-barrel and wet-barrel fire hydrants and service brass products, as well as a line of pipe repair products, such as clamps and couplings used to repair leaks. This segment offers its products under Canada Valve, Centurion, Ez-Max, Hydro Gate, Hydro-Guard, HYMAX, HYMAX VERSA, Jones, Krausz, Milliken, Mueller, Pratt, Pratt Industrial, Repamax, Repaflex, and Singer brands. Its Technologies segment offers residential and commercial water metering, water leak detection and pipe condition assessment products, systems, and services. It offers products under Echologics, Echoshore, ePulse, Hersey, LeakFinderRT, LeakFinderST, LeakListener, LeakTuner, Mi.Echo, Mi.Data, Mi.Hydrant, Mi.Net, Mueller Systems, and Sentryx brands. The company was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.Show more
- Revenue$1.43B+8.7%
- EBITDA$300M+21.1%
- Net Income$192M+65.4%
- EPS (Diluted)1.22+64.9%
- Gross Margin36.14%+3.5%
- EBITDA Margin21%+11.4%
- Operating Margin18.23%+31.9%
- Net Margin13.41%+52.1%
- ROE21.4%+40.5%
MWA Price & Volume
Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Infrastructure Demand Drives Margin Expansion Amid Volatility
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q2
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Expanding
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Working capital volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Mueller Water Products is successfully leveraging municipal infrastructure demand to drive revenue growth, evidenced by a 5.5% year-over-year increase in 2026Q2.
- While foundry modernization efforts have improved gross margins to 37.6%, investors should monitor the significant volatility in working capital, which caused a $100.1 million outflow in 2026Q2.
- The company's disciplined deleveraging strategy, reflected in a reduced debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, provides a necessary buffer against ongoing commodity price risks.
Verdict Logic
while the forward P/E of 18.07 suggests reasonable valuation, the extreme volatility in free cash flow margins, which dropped to 0.5% in 2026Q2, warrants further investigation into operational stability.
MWA Growth Metrics
Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years2.07%
5 Years8.2%
3 Years4.65%
TTM6.57%
Profit CAGR
10 Years20.02%
5 Years21.63%
3 Years35.77%
TTM44.13%
EPS CAGR
10 Years20.44%
5 Years22.08%
3 Years36.47%
TTM43.4%
Return on Capital
10 Years10.98%
5 Years12.12%
3 Years13.82%
Last Year17.81%
MWA Recent Earnings
Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 9/12 qtrs (75%)●Beat Revenue 10/12 qtrs (83%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 5, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.40+5.3%
$0.38
Rev
$384M+1.0%
$381M
Q1 2026
Feb 4, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.29+7.4%
$0.27
Rev
$318M+1.3%
$314M
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.38+11.8%
$0.34
Rev
$381M+20.1%
$317M
Q3 2025
Aug 4, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.34-2.9%
$0.35
Rev
$380M+5.0%
$362M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 5, 2026 | $0.40vs $0.38+5.3% | $384Mvs $381M+1.0% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.29vs $0.27+7.4% | $318Mvs $314M+1.3% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.38vs $0.34+11.8% | $381Mvs $317M+20.1% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 | $0.34vs $0.35-2.9% | $380Mvs $362M+5.0% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest MWA News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA)
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.10 | $3.93B | 20.57 | 8.75% | 13.41% | 21.4% | 1.06% | |
| $49.81 | $2.1B | 17.98 | 11.83% | 9.56% | 8.27% | — | |
| $134.82 | $26.33B | 23.65 | 9.74% | 21.17% | 10.14% | — | |
| $102.77 | $4.54B | 31.62 | 5.44% | 6.91% | 11.44% | — | |
| $92.35 | $4.24B | 84.72 | -3.95% | 1.27% | 34.99% | — | |
| $539.51 | $10.47B | 32.13 | 0.71% | 8.28% | 20.86% | — |
Compare MWA vs Peers
Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
MWA SEC Filings & Documents
Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
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May 5, 2026·SEC
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Feb 25, 2026·SEC
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Feb 23, 2026·SEC
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MWA Frequently Asked Questions
Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Mueller Water Products, Inc.'s revenue?
Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) reported $1.46B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 24% decrease from $1.93B in 2006.
How fast is Mueller Water Products, Inc. growing?
Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) grew revenue by 8.7% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is MWA profitable?
Yes, Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) is profitable, generating $207.4M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (13.4% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does MWA pay dividends?
Yes, Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.06%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is MWA's return on equity?
Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) has a return on equity (ROE) of 21.4%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
What is Mueller Water Products, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) generated $170.6M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.