Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $128.49, +2.64% vs the prior close of $125.19.
- Volume 894.60K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
WMS rises 2.6% to $128.49. Closed at $128.49, +2.64% vs the prior close of $125.19. Day range $126.79–$129.24, opened at $127.28.
WMS daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — WMS rises 2.6% to $128.49
- Closed at $128.49, +2.64% vs the prior close of $125.19. Day range $126.79–$129.24, opened at $127.28.
- Volume was 894.60K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 738.64K.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($133.94) and -11.2% vs its 200-day average ($144.69).
- 52-week range $122.84–$179.32; today's close sits at 10% of that range, 28.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — WMS dips 1.2% to $125.19, a 52-week low
- Closed at $125.19, -1.22% vs the prior close of $126.73. Day range $122.84–$125.76, opened at $124.74.
- Volume was 758.30K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 740.20K.
- Price is -6.8% vs its 50-day average ($134.36) and -13.5% vs its 200-day average ($144.79).
- 52-week range $122.84–$179.32; today's close sits at 4% of that range, 30.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — WMS rises 0.6% to $126.73
- Closed at $126.73, +0.64% vs the prior close of $125.93. Day range $124.91–$128.10, opened at $126.96.
- Volume was 716.80K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 742.03K.
- Price is -6.0% vs its 50-day average ($134.85) and -12.5% vs its 200-day average ($144.91).
- 52-week range $122.90–$179.32; today's close sits at 7% of that range, 29.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — WMS ends flat (+0.1%) to $125.93
- Closed at $125.93, +0.11% vs the prior close of $125.79. Day range $124.93–$127.45, opened at $124.93.
- Volume was 458.80K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 742.72K.
- Price is -6.9% vs its 50-day average ($135.22) and -13.2% vs its 200-day average ($145.02).
- 52-week range $122.90–$179.32; today's close sits at 5% of that range, 29.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — WMS dips 0.3% to $125.79
- Closed at $125.79, -0.33% vs the prior close of $126.21. Day range $124.80–$126.39, opened at $126.10.
- Volume was 739.40K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 743.28K.
- Price is -7.1% vs its 50-day average ($135.47) and -13.3% vs its 200-day average ($145.14).
- 52-week range $122.90–$179.32; today's close sits at 5% of that range, 29.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — WMS ends flat (+0.1%) to $126.21
- Closed at $126.21, +0.10% vs the prior close of $126.08. Day range $122.90–$126.55, opened at $124.09.
- Volume was 907.60K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 738.55K.
- Price is -7.0% vs its 50-day average ($135.71) and -13.1% vs its 200-day average ($145.26).
- 52-week range $122.90–$179.32; today's close sits at 6% of that range, 29.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — WMS slides 3.1% to $126.08
- Closed at $126.08, -3.07% vs the prior close of $130.07. Day range $124.39–$127.67, opened at $126.83.
- Volume was 771.10K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 732.65K.
- Price is -7.3% vs its 50-day average ($135.95) and -13.3% vs its 200-day average ($145.37).
- 52-week range $124.39–$179.32; today's close sits at 3% of that range, 29.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — WMS rises 0.5% to $130.07, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $130.07, +0.49% vs the prior close of $129.43. Day range $129.82–$132.51, opened at $130.24.
- Volume was 854.00K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 723.65K.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($136.33) and -10.6% vs its 200-day average ($145.47).
- 52-week range $124.61–$179.32; today's close sits at 10% of that range, 27.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — WMS rises 1.7% to $129.43, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $129.43, +1.70% vs the prior close of $127.27. Day range $126.09–$131.31, opened at $128.19.
- Volume was 884.80K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 714.56K.
- Price is -5.2% vs its 50-day average ($136.59) and -11.1% vs its 200-day average ($145.54).
- 52-week range $124.61–$179.32; today's close sits at 9% of that range, 27.8% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 2, 2026 — WMS rises 0.3% to $127.27
- Closed at $127.27, +0.32% vs the prior close of $126.86. Day range $126.71–$129.64, opened at $129.64.
- Volume was 538.20K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 715.44K.
- Price is -7.0% vs its 50-day average ($136.84) and -12.6% vs its 200-day average ($145.63).
- 52-week range $124.61–$179.32; today's close sits at 5% of that range, 29.0% below the 52-week high.
WMS latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about WMS in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 5, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Sep 16, 2026 · 11-K — Annual report for an employee stock plan
Annual report for an employee stock plan
Sep 3, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 3, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 24, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 6, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $1.00B (prior year $829.88M) (+20.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $168.52M (prior year $143.92M) (+17.1% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $2.19 (prior year $1.84) (+19.0% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 6, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 20, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 20, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 20, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 16, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
Jun 18, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Things to know before you trade WMS
- Last results release: Aug 6, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 21, 2026, Feb 5, 2026, Nov 6, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 5, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.22% (largest 3.3%).
- Liquidity: about 785.15K shares (≈$100.88M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $128.49 vs a range of $122.84–$179.32 (10% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 1, 2026 ($0.2/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 9 sales; latest: Robert M Eversole sold 10,569 shares on Dec 3, 2025.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 5, 2026; 10-Q Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Aug 6, 2026.
- Share count: 75.41M shares outstanding (Jul 30, 2026), -3.0% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Plastics Foam Products.
WMS market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 127.28 | 129.24 | 126.79 | 128.49 | 894.60K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 124.74 | 125.76 | 122.84 | 125.19 | 758.30K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 126.96 | 128.10 | 124.91 | 126.73 | 716.80K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 124.93 | 127.45 | 124.93 | 125.93 | 458.80K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 126.10 | 126.39 | 124.80 | 125.79 | 739.40K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 124.09 | 126.55 | 122.90 | 126.21 | 907.60K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 126.83 | 127.67 | 124.39 | 126.08 | 771.10K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 130.24 | 132.51 | 129.82 | 130.07 | 854.00K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 128.19 | 131.31 | 126.09 | 129.43 | 884.80K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 129.64 | 129.64 | 126.71 | 127.27 | 538.20K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 126.43 | 127.99 | 124.61 | 126.86 | 538.70K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 129.43 | 131.01 | 126.71 | 126.71 | 518.60K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 131.42 | 133.09 | 127.61 | 128.49 | 678.00K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 131.57 | 132.45 | 129.56 | 130.78 | 717.40K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 129.46 | 133.89 | 129.10 | 133.13 | 784.20K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 129.32 | 130.20 | 127.69 | 128.84 | 679.20K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 128.94 | 131.21 | 128.10 | 129.74 | 684.00K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 129.44 | 131.63 | 128.51 | 130.73 | 901.40K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 126.93 | 128.10 | 125.31 | 126.88 | 577.80K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 125.39 | 126.42 | 124.98 | 126.05 | 2.10M |
About Advanced Drainage Systems
Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Plastics Foam Products”. Its business address is in HILLIARD, OH. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends March 31. SEC CIK 1604028.
WMS board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| D. Scott Barbour | See Remarks | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Anesa Chaibi | Director | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Michael B. Coleman | Director | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Robert M Eversole | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Alexander R Fischer | Director | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Tanya D Fratto | Director | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Kelly S. Gast | Director | Jul 20, 2026 |
| De La Mesa Manuel J Perez | Director | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Anil Seetharam | Director | Jul 20, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| D. Scott Barbour | See Remarks | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Scott A Cottrill | EVP, CFO AND SECRETARY | May 28, 2026 |
| Patrick M. Jr Coyle | See Remarks | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Brian W. King | Executive Vice President | May 28, 2026 |
| Tim A Makowski | See Remarks | May 28, 2026 |
| Bret Martz | See Remarks | May 28, 2026 |
| Kevin C Talley | EVP and CAO | May 28, 2026 |
| Craig J. Taylor | Executive Vice President | May 28, 2026 |
| Thomas J. Sr. Waun | EVP, International | May 27, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | Robert M Eversole | Sale | 10,569 | $152.82 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Thomas J. Sr. Waun | Sale | 1,500 | $155.00 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Tim A Makowski | Sale | 4,800 | $149.21 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Tim A Makowski | Sale | 101 | $149.19 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | D. Scott Barbour | Sale | 2,030 | $150.66 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | D. Scott Barbour | Sale | 73,462 | $148.96 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | D. Scott Barbour | Sale | 4,538 | $148.01 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Thomas J. Sr. Waun | Sale | 1,000 | $150.00 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Thomas J. Sr. Waun | Sale | 1,272 | $148.30 |
WMS financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $3.05B | $426.46M | 5.44 | $819.05M |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $2.90B | $450.17M | 5.76 | $581.49M |
| Mar 31, 2024 | $2.87B | $509.92M | 6.45 | $717.93M |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $3.07B | $507.09M | 6.08 | $707.81M |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $2.77B | $271.33M | 3.15 | $274.89M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $4.51B, total liabilities $2.62B, cash $162.25M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
WMS earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $148.45 |
| May 21, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $135.15 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $170.03 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $146.58 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $133.52 |
| May 15, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $117.54 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $117.68 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $136.16 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 16, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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