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Advanced Drainage Systems

Advanced Drainage Systems Inc is engaged in designing, manufacturing, and marketing thermoplastic corrugated pipe and related water management products in North and South America, and Europe. The company's operating segment includes Pipe; Infiltrator; International and Allied Products and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Pipe segment. The company serves Agriculture; Aviation and Military; Mining; Residential; Transportation; Healthcare and Education and others.

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Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMS#NYSE">WMS</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Friday, 2024-11-08. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Advanced Drainage Systems will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.89.
Advanced Drainage Systems bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS missed by $0.01, leading to a 3.0% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Advanced Drainage Systems's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.07</td>
<td>1.01</td>
<td>1.02</td>
<td>1.64</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.06</td>
<td>1.23</td>
<td>1.37</td>
<td>1.71</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>5.0%</td>
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<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730995831_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Performance of Advanced Drainage Systems Shares</h3>
Shares of Advanced Drainage Systems were trading at $163.52 as of November 06. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 42.82%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Opinions on Advanced Drainage Systems</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Advanced Drainage Systems.
A total of 4 analyst ratings have been received for Advanced Drainage Systems, with the consensus rating being Outperform. The average one-year price target stands at $188.25, suggesting a potential 15.12% upside.
<h3>Peer Ratings Comparison</h3>
The analysis below examines the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Allegion, A.O. Smith and Fortune Brands, three significant industry players, providing valuable insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>The prevailing sentiment among analysts is an Neutral trajectory for Allegion, with an average 1-year price target of $145.2, implying a potential 11.2% downside.</li>
<li>For A.O. Smith, analysts project an Neutral trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $83.0, indicating a potential 49.24% downside.</li>
<li>For Fortune Brands, analysts project an Buy trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $95.43, indicating a potential 41.64% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peers Comparative Analysis Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary provides a snapshot of key metrics for Allegion, A.O. Smith and Fortune Brands, illuminating their respective standings within the industry. These metrics offer valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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<td>Advanced Drainage Systems</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>4.79%</td>
<td>$332.45M</td>
<td>12.28%</td>
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<td>Allegion</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>5.36%</td>
<td>$432.10M</td>
<td>11.63%</td>
</tr>
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<td>A.O. Smith</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-3.72%</td>
<td>$337.30M</td>
<td>6.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fortune Brands</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>6.56%</td>
<td>$541M</td>
<td>5.81%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Advanced Drainage Systems ranks: 
- Top for Revenue Growth among peers. 
- Middle for Gross Profit among peers. 
- Top for Return on Equity among peers. 
Overall, Advanced Drainage Systems is performing well compared to its peers in terms of revenue growth and return on equity.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Advanced Drainage Systems</h3>
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc is engaged in designing, manufacturing, and marketing thermoplastic corrugated pipe and related water management products in North and South America, and Europe. The company's operating segment includes Pipe; Infiltrator; International and Allied Products and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Pipe segment. The company serves Agriculture; Aviation and Military; Mining; Residential; Transportation; Healthcare and Education and others.
<h3>Breaking Down Advanced Drainage Systems's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Advanced Drainage Systems's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 4.79%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Advanced Drainage Systems's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 19.8% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 12.28%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Advanced Drainage Systems's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 4.81%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Advanced Drainage Systems's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.0.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WMS/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Advanced Drainage Systems visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Advanced Drainage Systems's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMS#NYSE">WMS</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.82% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.53 million shares sold short, which is 2.0% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.2 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Advanced Drainage Systems Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725564610_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Advanced Drainage Systems has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Advanced Drainage Systems's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Advanced Drainage Systems's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.04%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMS#NYSE">WMS</a>) has been analyzed by 6 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $195.17, with a high estimate of $202.00 and a low estimate of $187.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 1.83% increase from the previous average price target of $191.67.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723215621_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Advanced Drainage Systems. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Matthew Bouley</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
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<td>Michael Halloran</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
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<td>Matthew Bouley</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
<td>$189.00</td>
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<td>Trey Grooms</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$193.00</td>
<td>$182.00</td>
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<td>Michael Halloran</td>
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<td>Raises</td>
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<td>$192.00</td>
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<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Advanced Drainage Systems. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Advanced Drainage Systems compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
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Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Advanced Drainage Systems's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WMS/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Advanced Drainage Systems analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Advanced Drainage Systems</h2>
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc is engaged in designing, manufacturing, and marketing thermoplastic corrugated pipe and related water management products in North and South America, and Europe. The company's operating segment includes Pipe; Infiltrator; International and Allied Products and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Pipe segment. The company serves Agriculture; Aviation and Military; Mining; Residential; Transportation; Healthcare and Education and others.
<h3>Financial Insights: Advanced Drainage Systems</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Advanced Drainage Systems's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 5.87%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Advanced Drainage Systems's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 14.5% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Advanced Drainage Systems's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 7.7%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 2.95%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Advanced Drainage Systems's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.08. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Peeling Back The Layers: Exploring Advanced Drainage Systems Through Analyst Insights

Barclays analyst Matthew Bouley maintains Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMS#NYSE">WMS</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $202 to $194.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Advanced Drainage Systems, Lowers Price Target to $194

Baird analyst Michael Halloran maintains Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMS#NYSE">WMS</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $200 to $187.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Advanced Drainage Systems, Lowers Price Target to $187

Net sales are now expected to be in the range of&nbsp;$2.925 billion&nbsp;to&nbsp;$3.025 billion. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of&nbsp;$940 million&nbsp;to&nbsp;$980 million. Capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of&nbsp;$250 million&nbsp;to&nbsp;$300 million.

Guidance

Advanced Drainage Systems Sees Q1 FY25 Sales Of $2.925B-$3.025B Vs. $3.005B Est., Adj. EBITDA Of $940M-$980M

Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMS#NYSE">WMS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.06 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.07 by 0.48 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $815.336 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $829.797 million by 1.74 percent. This is a 4.79 percent increase over sales of $778.046 million the same period last year.

Earnings Misses

Advanced Drainage Systems Q1 2025 Adj. EPS $2.06 Misses $2.07 Estimate, Sales $815.336M Miss $829.797M Estimate

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Shares of companies within the broader industrial sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness following weak US data.

Advanced Drainage Systems's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMS#NYSE">WMS</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.42% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.45 million shares sold short, which is 1.89% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.12 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Advanced Drainage Systems Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722354315_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Advanced Drainage Systems has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Advanced Drainage Systems's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Advanced Drainage Systems's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.02%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About Advanced Drainage Systems?

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Shares of stocks within the broader industrial sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness

Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMS#NYSE">WMS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 15.26% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 26.27%. Currently, Advanced Drainage Systems has a market capitalization of $12.89 billion. 
Buying $100 In WMS: If an investor had bought $100 of WMS stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $1,030.00 today based on a price of $163.51 for WMS at the time of writing.
<h3>Advanced Drainage Systems's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721055649_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Advanced Drainage Systems Stock In The Last 10 Years

Advanced Drainage Systems's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMS#NYSE">WMS</a>) short percent of float has risen 10.94% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.09 million shares sold short, which is 1.42% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.27 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Advanced Drainage Systems Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1720556121_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Advanced Drainage Systems has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Advanced Drainage Systems's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Advanced Drainage Systems's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.38%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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