Mueller Water Products (NYSE:MWA) Sets New 52-Week High After Earnings Beat

Shares of Mueller Water Products (NYSE:MWA) reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Thursday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The stock traded as high as $28.66 and last traded at $28.18, with a volume of 229747 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $27.52.

The industrial products company reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.27 by $0.02. Mueller Water Products had a net margin of 13.41% and a return on equity of 22.75%. The business had revenue of $318.20 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $315.26 million. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.25 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 4.6% on a year-over-year basis.

Mueller Water Products Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 20th. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 10th will be issued a $0.07 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 10th. This represents a $0.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Mueller Water Products’s dividend payout ratio is currently 23.14%.

Key Headlines Impacting Mueller Water Products

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations: Mueller reported $0.29 adjusted EPS vs. $0.27 consensus and revenue of $318.2M vs. ~$315M est.; sales rose 4.6% y/y and adjusted EBITDA and margins expanded materially. This is the primary driver for positive price action. Mueller Water Products Reports 2026 First Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Raised FY2026 guidance: management increased full-year guidance for net sales and adjusted EBITDA (company statement), signaling confidence in demand and margin sustainability — supports upward revision in investor expectations. Press Release / View Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns and cash flow: Q1 generated $61.2M operating cash and $44.0M free cash flow; company repurchased $5.5M of stock in the quarter and a separate note flagged an upcoming $0.07 dividend — both are supportive for valuation and investor sentiment. Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE:MWA) Passed Our Checks, And It’s About To Pay A US$0.07 Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Operational improvement: operating income, adjusted operating income, and margins all expanded y/y (operating margin 17.8%, adjusted operating margin 18.9%), indicating pricing/efficiency gains that support higher profitability going forward. Mueller Water Products Reports 2026 First Quarter Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary and bull-case writeups: Several outlets (Zacks, Flyover Stocks summary, MSN/InsiderMonkey) highlighted the beat and bullish thesis on MWA — supportive for sentiment but largely echoing the reported numbers rather than providing new catalyst. Mueller Water Products (MWA) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces and snapshots (Stamford Advocate, Zacks deep-dive) provide metrics vs. estimates and a bull-case summary; useful for longer‑term thesis but less likely to move price immediately compared with the results/guidance. Mueller Water Products: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Mueller Water Products news, Director Brian C. Healy bought 1,125 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 7th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $24.41 per share, with a total value of $27,461.25. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 17,925 shares in the company, valued at approximately $437,549.25. This represents a 6.70% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, SVP Todd P. Helms sold 15,094 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,115,276.54. This trade represents a 14.94% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Mueller Water Products

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in MWA. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund raised its holdings in Mueller Water Products by 1.4% in the fourth quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 35,732 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $851,000 after acquiring an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. Madison Asset Management LLC increased its position in shares of Mueller Water Products by 0.6% in the 4th quarter. Madison Asset Management LLC now owns 101,929 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $2,428,000 after purchasing an additional 647 shares during the last quarter. World Investment Advisors acquired a new stake in shares of Mueller Water Products in the 4th quarter valued at $243,000. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al raised its holdings in shares of Mueller Water Products by 8.8% in the 4th quarter. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al now owns 52,100 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,241,000 after purchasing an additional 4,200 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Versor Investments LP lifted its position in shares of Mueller Water Products by 85.9% during the 4th quarter. Versor Investments LP now owns 43,180 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,029,000 after purchasing an additional 19,950 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.68% of the company’s stock.

Mueller Water Products Trading Up 3.0%

The stock has a market cap of $4.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.33, a P/E/G ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.17. The business’s 50 day moving average is $25.29 and its 200 day moving average is $25.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a current ratio of 3.54 and a quick ratio of 2.41.

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.