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Mar 30
Watts Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Watts delivered a solid performance with record adjusted EPS and operating margins despite a slight sales decline.
Key Takeaways
Watts Water Technologies reported Q1 2025 results with revenue slightly down, but achieved record adjusted operating income and EPS through effective pricing, productivity, and cost actions.
Revenue decreased 2% YoY to $558 million, impacted by fewer shipping days and European market softness.
Adjusted diluted EPS reached a record $2.37, up from $2.33 in Q1 2024.
Free cash flow increased to $45.6 million, driven by lower tax payments.
Cash and cash equivalents stood at $336.8 million as of March 30, 2025.
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Forward Guidance
Watts is maintaining its full-year 2025 outlook, expecting flat to moderate growth in organic sales and adjusted operating margins.
Positive Outlook
- Maintained full-year 2025 guidance for organic sales growth (-3% to +2%).
- Adjusted operating margin outlook of 17.7% to 18.3%.
- Strategic vertical integration continues to provide supply chain advantages.
- Strong balance sheet supports capital allocation priorities.
- Proactive pricing and productivity measures to offset inflation and volume declines.
Challenges Ahead
- Fewer shipping days impacted Q1 results and may affect seasonality.
- Continued market weakness and destocking in Europe.
- Foreign exchange headwinds reduced Q1 sales by $6 million.
- Sales in New Zealand declined due to fewer shipping days.
- Macro uncertainty continues to cloud short-term visibility.
Revenue & Expenses
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