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Posted by Defense World Staff on Mar 29th, 2026

Cricut, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRCT – Get Free Report)’s stock price hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as low as $3.86 and last traded at $3.8750, with a volume of 39932 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $3.97.

Analysts Set New Price Targets Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the company. UBS Group reissued a “cautious” rating on shares of Cricut in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their target price on Cricut from $3.50 to $3.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Weiss Ratings raised Cricut from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Barclays reiterated an “underweight” rating and set a $4.00 price target on shares of Cricut in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Cricut from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Cricut presently has an average rating of “Strong Sell” and an average price target of $3.67.

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Cricut Price Performance The stock has a market cap of $802.65 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.53 and a beta of 0.17. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $4.33 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $4.96.

Cricut (NASDAQ:CRCT – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.04. Cricut had a net margin of 10.82% and a return on equity of 20.44%. The company had revenue of $203.60 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $202.22 million. As a group, analysts predict that Cricut, Inc. will post 0.28 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling In other Cricut news, CEO Arora Ashish sold 60,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $4.28, for a total transaction of $256,800.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 3,738,453 shares in the company, valued at $16,000,578.84. This trade represents a 1.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Insiders have sold a total of 235,124 shares of company stock worth $1,064,443 in the last three months. 18.61% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Cricut A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of CRCT. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in Cricut by 3.6% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 4,729,857 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,751,000 after buying an additional 163,602 shares in the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. grew its position in Cricut by 11.5% in the second quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,544,659 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,457,000 after acquiring an additional 159,339 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in Cricut by 2.3% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 1,417,153 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,016,000 after acquiring an additional 31,736 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lifted its holdings in shares of Cricut by 51.4% during the third quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 1,379,155 shares of the company’s stock valued at $8,675,000 after acquiring an additional 467,934 shares during the period. Finally, State Street Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Cricut by 0.9% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 1,220,292 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,040,000 after acquiring an additional 11,170 shares during the period. 19.60% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Cricut Company Profile (Get Free Report)

Cricut, Inc (NASDAQ: CRCT) is a U.S.-based technology company specializing in personal and small-business crafting solutions. The company designs and markets a family of cutting machines that leverage computer-aided design to precisely cut a wide range of materials, including paper, vinyl, fabric and leather. Complementing its hardware offerings, Cricut provides proprietary software and mobile applications that enable users to create custom artwork, import graphics and access a vast library of pre-designed projects and fonts through a subscription service.

Founded as a division of Provo Craft & Novelty in 2005, Cricut emerged as an independent public company in March 2021.

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SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cricut®, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRCT) has announced the launch of AI Project Designer, a new conversational tool that helps users generate and refine personalized designs perfectly optimized for cutting with Cricut machines. The tool is located within Cricut Design Space®, the software experience that powers Cricut's entire ecosystem of products and services.

Chat-Based Design Creation
The newest addition to the Cricut AI suite of tools, AI Project Designer allows users to describe their project idea in their own words and collaborate with AI to generate, edit, and refine ready-to-make designs. With a familiar chat experience, the tool simplifies the design process by enabling users to create and adjust designs through a conversational interface rather than navigating multiple editing tools.

Alongside the 1.7 million images in the Cricut Design Space library, AI Project Designer expands the limits of what’s possible by making creativity more accessible for users. Built directly into Design Space, the tool provides a single place to quickly collaborate on ideas and adjust details to create hyper-personalized designs. These generated designs can be further edited and refined by users on the Design Space Canvas before cutting and assembling their final project.

“For the past 20 years, we’ve been focused on one simple idea: making it easy for people to turn their ideas into personalized projects. AI Project Designer turns that intent into action. Instead of navigating tools, you simply describe what you want to make, and Cricut brings it to life. It’s a simpler, faster, and more intuitive way to create.”   – Ashish Arora, Cricut CEO

Supported Project Types
AI Project Designer supports single-operation, two-dimensional projects, such as*:

Birthday party decor: Banners, cupcake toppers, party signsCustom labels and organization: Pantry labels, classroom labels, storage decalsHoliday projects: Gift tags, window decalsApparel and accessories: T-shirts, baby bodysuits, tote bagsHome decor: Furniture decals, wall art, door signs  Availability
AI Project Designer is available to try for all Cricut Design Space users. Members using the free version of Cricut Design Space will receive a one-time deposit of AI Credits to their account, while Cricut Access™ subscribers will receive monthly AI Credits in accordance with their Subscription Plan that can be used across the Cricut AI suite of tools in Design Space.

For more information about AI Project Designer and to review Subscription Plan details, visit www.cricut.com.

* This feature does not support 3D paper projects, cards, or other multi-operation projects such as scored paper designs. Sticker sheets and sets of multiple objects are also not supported at this time.

About Cricut, Inc.

Cricut, Inc. is a creative platform company that makes it easy for users to create meaningful personal items. Cricut hardware and software work together as a connected platform for consumers to make beautiful, high-quality projects quickly and easily. These industry-leading products include a flagship line of smart cutting machines — the Cricut Maker® family, the Cricut Explore® family, and the Cricut Joy® family — accompanied by other unique tools like Cricut EasyPress®, the Infusible Ink™ system, and a diverse collection of materials. In addition to providing tools and materials, Cricut fosters a thriving community of millions of dedicated users worldwide.

Press Contact
Cricut PR
[email protected]

Over 3 million Paid Subscribers, up 3% over Q1 2025  

Q1 2026 revenue of $159.5 million, down 2% compared to Q1 2025

Net income of $20.3 million, down 15% compared to Q1 2025

Recurring semi-annual dividend of $0.10 per share to be paid in July 2026

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cricut, Inc. (“Cricut”) (NASDAQ: CRCT), the creative technology company that has brought a connected platform for making to millions of users worldwide, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

“We were pleased with our profitability, growth in platform revenue, and growth in global machine sell-out units,” said Ashish Arora, Chief Executive Officer of Cricut. “Although total company revenue declined less than 2% year over year in Q1, we began to see early benefits from our platform-first strategy. Guided onboarding, bundles, guided flows in Design Space, and services are creating a simpler, more compelling user experience and contributed to 1% year-over-year growth in Active Users.”

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Revenue was $159.5 million, down 2% from Q1 2025.Platform revenue was $84.8 million, up nearly 6% over Q1 2025.Products revenue was $74.7 million, down 9.6% from Q1 2025.International revenue increased by over 16% from Q1 2025 and was 26% of total revenue, up from 22% of total revenue in Q1 2025.Gross margin was 58.1%, down from 60.5% in Q1 2025.Operating income was $22.9 million, or 14.4% of revenue, and down 22% from Q1 2025. Operating income in Q1 2025 was $29.3 million, or 18.0% of revenue.Net income was $20.3 million, or 12.7% of revenue, and down 15% from Q1 2025. Net income in Q1 2025 was $23.9 million, or 14.7% of revenue.Diluted earnings per share was $0.10, down from $0.11 per share in Q1 2025.Generated $27 million in Cash from Operations in Q1.Used $12.2 million to repurchase 2,765,378 shares of our common stock in Q1 with $29.1 million remaining on our $50 million authorized stock repurchase program, which the board replenished in May 2025. “In the first quarter, we delivered revenue of $159.5 million, down 2% year over year, and net income of $20.3 million, or 12.7% of sales. Platform revenue grew nearly 6% to $84.8 million,” said Kimball Shill, Chief Financial Officer. “Our profitable, cash-generative model continues to support inventory needs and investments for long-term growth. We ended the quarter with approximately $256 million in cash and cash equivalents, no debt, and our Board approved a recurring semiannual dividend of $0.10 per share, payable July 21, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 7, 2026.”

Recent Business Highlights

Paid Subscribers increased to just under 3.08 million, up 3% year-over-year.Platform ARPU increased to $55.65, up 5% year-over-year.Active Users grew 1% year-over-year to nearly 6.0 million.90-Day Engaged Users down 1% year-over-year to just over 3.3 million. ** The approved dividend is to the Company’s Class A and Class B Common Stockholders. In addition, holders of restricted stock units that are unvested on the record date are credited with a dividend equivalent based on the value of the per share dividend pursuant to the terms of the Company’s equity incentive documents. The dividend equivalent entitles such holders to receive additional shares upon vesting of the corresponding restricted stock units. The board of directors views this level of capital allocation, both stock repurchases and dividends, as appropriate given the company’s operating and financial plans and will continue to evaluate capital allocation on a regular basis.

Key Performance Metrics

In addition to the measures presented in our condensed consolidated financial statements, we use the following key business metrics to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, and make strategic decisions. We believe these metrics are useful to investors because they can help in monitoring the long-term health of our business. Our determination and presentation of these metrics may differ from that of other companies. The presentation of these metrics is meant to be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or in isolation from, our financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 As of March 31,
 2026
 2025
Active Users (in thousands)        5,969          5,926 90-Day Engaged Users (in thousands)        3,345          3,372 Paid Subscribers (in thousands)        3,078          2,974   Twelve Months Ended March 31,
  2026  2025
Platform ARPU$        55.65  $        53.10 
Glossary of Terms

Active Users

We define Active Users as registered users of at least one registered connected machine who have utilized their connected machine to create a project in the last 365 days. One user may own multiple registered connected machines but is only counted once if that user registers those connected machines by using the same email address. If possession of a connected machine is transferred to a new owner and registered by that new owner, the new owner is added to the total Active Users and the prior owner is removed from the total Active Users if the prior owner does not own any other registered connected machines. Active Users is a key indicator of the health of our business, because changes in the number of Active Users excludes non-users to better represent opportunities for us to drive additional platform and product revenue.

90-Day Engaged Users

We define 90-Day Engaged Users as registered users of at least one registered connected machine who have utilized their connected machine to create a project in the last 90 days. One user may own multiple registered connected machines but is only counted once if that user registers those connected machines by using the same email address. If possession of a connected machine is transferred to a new owner and registered by that new owner, the new owner is added to the total 90-Day Engaged Users and the prior owner is removed from the total 90-Day Engaged Users if the prior owner does not own any other registered connected machines. 90-Day Engaged Users excludes non-users to better represent opportunities for us to drive additional platform and product revenue.

Paid Subscribers

We define Paid Subscribers as the number of users with a subscription to Cricut Access or Cricut Access Premium, excluding cancelled, unpaid, paused, or free trial subscriptions, as of the end of a period. Paid Subscribers is a key metric to track growth in our Platform revenue and potential leverage in our gross margin.

Platform ARPU

We define Platform ARPU as Platform revenue in a 12-month period divided by Active Users. Platform ARPU allows us to forecast Platform revenue over time and is an indicator of our ability to expand with users and of user engagement with our subscription offerings.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

Cricut management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results today, Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Information about Cricut’s financial results, including a link to the live and archived webcast of the conference call, will be made available on Cricut’s investor relations website at https://investor.cricut.com/.

The live call may also be accessed via telephone. Please pre-register using this link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI98ef3f88677d416c98006d778bcd5c08. After registering, a confirmation will be sent via email and will include dial-in details and a unique PIN code for entry to the call. To avoid long wait times, we suggest registering at minimum 15 minutes before the start of the call to receive your unique PIN code.

About Cricut, Inc.

Cricut, Inc. is a creative platform company that makes it easy for users to create meaningful personal items. Cricut hardware and software work together as a connected platform for consumers to make beautiful, high-quality projects quickly and easily. These industry-leading products include a flagship line of smart cutting machines — the Cricut Maker® family, the Cricut Explore® family, the Cricut Joy® family — accompanied by other unique tools like Cricut EasyPress®, the Infusible Ink™ system, and a diverse collection of materials. In addition to providing tools and materials, Cricut fosters a thriving community of millions of dedicated users worldwide.

Cricut has used, and intends to continue using, its investor relations website and the Cricut News Blog (https://cricut.com/blog/news/) to disclose material non-public information and to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, you should monitor our investor relations website and the Cricut News Blog in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.

Media Contact:
Avani Patel
[email protected] 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended (the “Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These statements include, but are not limited to, quotations from management, business outlook, strategies, capital allocation plans, the impact of tariffs on our business, the impact of geopolitical conflict or war on our supply chain, market size and growth opportunities. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “targets,” “potential,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “may,” “will” or similar terminology. In particular, statements, express or implied, concerning future actions, conditions or events, future results of operations or the ability to generate revenues, income or cash flow are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on and reflect our current expectations, estimates, assumptions and/ or projections and our perception of historical trends and current conditions, as well as other factors that we believe are appropriate and reasonable under the circumstances. Forward-looking statements are neither predictions nor guarantees of future events, circumstances or performance and are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond our control, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated by those statements. There can be no assurance that our expectations, estimates, assumptions and/or projections, including with respect to the future earnings and performance of Cricut, Inc., will prove to be correct or that any of our expectations, estimates or projections will be achieved. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date indicated on the relevant materials and are based on our estimates and opinions at the time the statements are made. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent events or circumstances or changes in opinion, except as required by law.

Numerous factors could cause our actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with: our ability to attract and engage with our users; competitive risks; supply chain, manufacturing, distribution and fulfillment risks; international risks, including regulation, trade wars, heightened, scheduled, or threatened tariffs or by retaliatory trade measures that have materially increased our costs and the potential for further trade barriers or disruptions; sales and marketing risks, including our dependence on sales to brick-and-mortar and online retail partners and our need to continue to grow online sales; risks relating to the complexity of our business, which includes connected machines, custom tools, hundreds of materials, design apps, e-commerce software, subscriptions, content, international production, direct sales and retail distribution; risks related to product quality, safety and warranty claims and returns; risks related to the fluctuation of our quarterly results of operations and other operating metrics; risks related to intellectual property, cybersecurity and potential data breaches; risks related to our dependence on our Chief Executive Officer; risks related to our status as a “controlled company”; and the impact of economic and geopolitical events, natural disasters and actual or threatened public health emergencies, current recessionary pressures and any resulting economic slowdown from any of these events, or other resulting interruption to our operations. These risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail, or are incorporated by reference, under the heading “Risk Factors” in the most recent form 10-K or 10-Q that we have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

In addition, certain risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial could affect the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. The forward-looking statements included in these materials are only made as of the date indicated on the relevant materials and we disclaim any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.   

 Cricut, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
   Three Months Ended March 31,  2026   2025 Revenue:   Platform$        84,768  $        79,986 Products         74,703           82,648 Total revenue         159,471           162,634 Cost of revenue:   Platform         9,359           8,668 Products         57,414           55,618 Total cost of revenue         66,773           64,286 Gross profit         92,698           98,348 Operating expenses:   Research and development         16,602           15,657 Sales and marketing         36,327           36,685 General and administrative         16,883           16,665 Total operating expenses         69,812           69,007 Income from operations         22,886           29,341 Other income (expense):   Interest income         2,224           3,357 Interest expense         (80)          (79)Other income         55           2 Total other income, net         2,199           3,280 Income before provision for income taxes         25,085           32,621 Provision for income taxes         4,767           8,707 Net income$        20,318  $        23,914 Other comprehensive income (loss):   Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net of tax$        (18) $        115 Change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax         (41)          102 Comprehensive income$        20,259  $        24,131 Earnings per share, basic$        0.10  $        0.11 Earnings per share, diluted$        0.10  $        0.11 Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic         210,524,057           212,445,961 Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted         212,547,918           213,839,020        Cricut, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)       As of March 31, 2026
 As of December 31, 2025
 (unaudited)
  Assets     Current assets:     Cash and cash equivalents$        236,499  $        256,216 Marketable securities         19,175           19,434 Accounts receivable, net         67,713           92,011 Inventories         106,038           102,664 Prepaid expenses and other current assets         32,506           29,266 Total current assets         461,931           499,591 Property and equipment, net         44,136           40,260 Operating lease right-of-use asset         10,059           10,880 Deferred tax assets         13,575           13,210 Other assets         14,063           16,865 Total assets$        543,764  $        580,806 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity     Current liabilities:     Accounts payable$        57,187  $        71,553 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities         54,384           71,146 Deferred revenue, current portion         54,709           50,409 Operating lease liabilities, current portion         3,577           3,606 Dividends payable, current portion         —           24,361 Total current liabilities         169,857           221,075 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion         7,118           8,018 Deferred revenue, net of current portion         2,733           2,872 Other non-current liabilities         6,565           5,280 Total liabilities         186,273           237,245 Commitments and contingencies     Stockholders’ equity:     Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.         —           — Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 1,250,000,000 shares authorized as of March 31, 2026, 209,897,286 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026; 1,250,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2025, 211,336,284 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025.         210           211 Additional paid-in capital         329,693           339,224 Retained earnings         27,481           3,960 Accumulated other comprehensive income         107           166 Total stockholders’ equity         357,491           343,561 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$        543,764  $        580,806   Cricut, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
  Three Months Ended March 31,  2026   2025 Cash flows from operating activities:   Net income$        20,318  $        23,914 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities:   Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of debt issuance costs) 5,613   6,105 Bad debt expense (benefit) 57   (1,903)Stock-based compensation 6,462   10,450 Deferred income tax (360)  (4,798)Non-cash lease expense 823   904 Unrealized foreign currency (gain) loss 581   (634)Provision for inventory obsolescence, net (1,437)  (4,868)Other 22   6 Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   Accounts receivable 23,642   32,213 Inventories 920   4,877 Prepaid expenses and other current assets (3,047)  8,662 Other assets 40   (3,125)Accounts payable (14,093)  4,895 Accrued expenses, other current liabilities and other non-current liabilities (15,918)  (19,979)Operating lease liabilities (930)  (1,074)Deferred revenue 4,160   5,521 Net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities 26,853   61,166 Cash flows from investing activities:   Purchases of property and equipment, including capitalized software development costs (9,130)  (4,892)Net cash and cash equivalents provided by (used in) investing activities (9,130)  (4,892)Cash flows from financing activities:   Repurchase of common stock (12,261)  (12,000)Employee tax withholding payments on stock-based awards (3,971)  (2,924)Cash dividend (21,157)  (21,493)Net cash and cash equivalents used in financing activities (37,389)  (36,417)Effect of exchange rate on changes on cash and cash equivalents (51)  144 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (19,717)  20,001 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 256,216   232,140 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$        236,499  $        252,141 Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:   Cash paid during the period for interest$        —  $        — Cash paid during the period for income taxes$        305  $        279 Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:   Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$        —  $        371 Property and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities$        3,371  $        2,019 Tax withholdings on stock-based awards included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities$        350  $        185 Stock-based compensation capitalized for software development costs$        368  $        423 Dividend declared but unpaid$        —  $        32 

Cricut, Inc. (CRCT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Investors looking for stocks in the Chemical - Specialty sector might want to consider either H. B. Fuller (FUL) or Novozymes A/S (NVZMY).

Investors interested in Chemical - Specialty stocks are likely familiar with H. B. Fuller (FUL - Free Report) and Novozymes A/S (NVZMY - Free Report) . But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let's take a closer look.

Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The proven Zacks Rank puts an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while our Style Scores work to identify stocks with specific traits.

H. B. Fuller has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Novozymes A/S has a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell) right now. Investors should feel comfortable knowing that FUL likely has seen a stronger improvement to its earnings outlook than NVZMY has recently. However, value investors will care about much more than just this.

Value investors also tend to look at a number of traditional, tried-and-true figures to help them find stocks that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.

Our Value category grades stocks based on a number of key metrics, including the tried-and-true P/E ratio, the P/S ratio, earnings yield, and cash flow per share, as well as a variety of other fundamentals that value investors frequently use.

FUL currently has a forward P/E ratio of 12.88, while NVZMY has a forward P/E of 24.86. We also note that FUL has a PEG ratio of 0.81. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. NVZMY currently has a PEG ratio of 1.13.

Another notable valuation metric for FUL is its P/B ratio of 1.62. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, NVZMY has a P/B of 2.29.

Based on these metrics and many more, FUL holds a Value grade of B, while NVZMY has a Value grade of D.

FUL has seen stronger estimate revision activity and sports more attractive valuation metrics than NVZMY, so it seems like value investors will conclude that FUL is the superior option right now.

Posted by Defense World Staff on Apr 20th, 2026

Davidson Investment Advisors cut its holdings in shares of H. B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL – Free Report) by 5.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 203,852 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock after selling 11,702 shares during the period. Davidson Investment Advisors owned about 0.38% of H. B. Fuller worth $12,121,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of FUL. Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new stake in shares of H. B. Fuller during the third quarter valued at about $28,000. Covestor Ltd grew its stake in shares of H. B. Fuller by 22,833.3% during the third quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 688 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $41,000 after acquiring an additional 685 shares in the last quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of H. B. Fuller during the third quarter valued at about $47,000. AdvisorNet Financial Inc grew its stake in shares of H. B. Fuller by 160.8% during the third quarter. AdvisorNet Financial Inc now owns 845 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $50,000 after acquiring an additional 521 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. acquired a new stake in shares of H. B. Fuller during the third quarter valued at about $56,000. 95.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

H. B. Fuller Stock Down 0.1% NYSE:FUL opened at $64.34 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $3.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.24, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.85 and a beta of 1.05. H. B. Fuller Company has a one year low of $48.71 and a one year high of $68.63. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $61.14 and a 200 day simple moving average of $60.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.01, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a current ratio of 1.92.

H. B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 26th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.57 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.56 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $770.84 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $787.77 million. H. B. Fuller had a return on equity of 11.84% and a net margin of 4.62%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.54 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts predict that H. B. Fuller Company will post 4.07 EPS for the current fiscal year.

H. B. Fuller Increases Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, May 14th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 30th will be paid a $0.245 dividend. This represents a $0.98 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.5%. This is a positive change from H. B. Fuller’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.24. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 30th. H. B. Fuller’s payout ratio is 31.02%.

Insider Buying and Selling In other news, CEO Celeste Beeks Mastin purchased 5,170 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, April 7th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $57.08 per share, for a total transaction of $295,103.60. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 8,670 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $494,883.60. This trade represents a 147.71% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Company insiders own 1.83% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several analysts have recently weighed in on FUL shares. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of H. B. Fuller in a research note on Monday, December 29th. UBS Group lowered their target price on H. B. Fuller from $66.00 to $63.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Citigroup raised their target price on H. B. Fuller from $67.00 to $70.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, March 30th. Wall Street Zen upgraded H. B. Fuller from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, March 29th. Finally, Vertical Research upgraded H. B. Fuller from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, March 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, H. B. Fuller currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $65.50.

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H. B. Fuller Company Profile (Free Report)

H. B. Fuller Company, founded in 1887 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a global adhesives and specialty chemical solutions provider serving a wide array of industries. The company develops, manufactures and markets adhesive technologies, sealants, polymers and related chemical products designed to enhance product performance, sustainability and manufacturing efficiency.

Fuller’s product portfolio spans multiple market segments, including packaging and converting, general industrial assembly, electronics, transportation, hygiene and construction.

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VADNAIS HEIGHTS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL), the world's largest pureplay adhesives provider, today announced the establishment of a new Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence—a purpose-built, certified manufacturing and innovation facility designed to accelerate growth across the aviation, space, and defense markets. The investment marks a significant milestone in H.B. Fuller's long-term growth strategy. It also represents a key execution step within Project.

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CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ancora Holdings Group, LLC today released the below letter to H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL), which outlines the firm's strong opposition to an acquisition of Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (“AMS”) or any other business. Visit www.SaveHBFuller.com for important information and updates. *** May 23, 2026 H.B. Fuller Company Attention: The Board of Directors (the “Board”) 1200 Willow Lake Boulevard, P.O. Box 64683 St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0683 Subject: The Reaso.

VADNAIS HEIGHTS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) today announced a strategic investment in advanced oxygen barrier technology. VerdaFresh enhances the company's already strong barrier coating offerings with a high-performance solution, accelerating the shift to fully recyclable packaging. VerdaFresh's proprietary, recycler-friendly technology integrates directly into H.B. Fuller's barrier coating portfolio, eliminating the need for EVOH and other non-recyclable or hard-t.

While the proven Zacks Rank places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find strong stocks, we also know that investors tend to develop their own individual strategies. With this in mind, we are always looking at value, growth, and momentum trends to discover great companies.

Of these, perhaps no stock market trend is more popular than value investing, which is a strategy that has proven to be successful in all sorts of market environments. Value investors use fundamental analysis and traditional valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are being undervalued by the market at large.

In addition to the Zacks Rank, investors looking for stocks with specific traits can utilize our Style Scores system. Of course, value investors will be most interested in the system's "Value" category. Stocks with "A" grades for Value and high Zacks Ranks are among the best value stocks available at any given moment.

One company value investors might notice is H. B. Fuller (FUL - Free Report) . FUL is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), as well as a Value grade of A. The stock is trading with P/E ratio of 12.94 right now. For comparison, its industry sports an average P/E of 21.20. Over the last 12 months, FUL's Forward P/E has been as high as 18.44 and as low as 11.31, with a median of 13.44.

Investors should also note that FUL holds a PEG ratio of 0.89. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. FUL's industry currently sports an average PEG of 1.34. FUL's PEG has been as high as 1.54 and as low as 0.71, with a median of 1.01, all within the past year.

Another notable valuation metric for FUL is its P/B ratio of 1.75. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This stock's P/B looks attractive against its industry's average P/B of 3.78. Over the past 12 months, FUL's P/B has been as high as 2.49 and as low as 1.48, with a median of 1.77.

Value investors also use the P/S ratio. The P/S ratio is calculated as price divided by sales. This is a popular metric because sales are harder to manipulate on an income statement, so they are often considered a better performance indicator. FUL has a P/S ratio of 1.01. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 1.83.

Finally, we should also recognize that FUL has a P/CF ratio of 11.92. This figure highlights a company's operating cash flow and can be used to find firms that are undervalued when considering their impressive cash outlook. This stock's P/CF looks attractive against its industry's average P/CF of 14.61. Over the past year, FUL's P/CF has been as high as 14.30 and as low as 9.48, with a median of 11.67.

These figures are just a handful of the metrics value investors tend to look at, but they help show that H. B. Fuller is likely being undervalued right now. Considering this, as well as the strength of its earnings outlook, FUL feels like a great value stock at the moment.

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) announced plans to report its financial results for the three-month fiscal period ended May 30, 2026, in a press release issued after the market close on June 24, 2026. The Company will hold an investor conference call on June 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. CT (10:30 a.m. ET) to discuss its financial results. Interested parties may listen to the conference call on a live webcast. The webcast, along with a supplemental presentation, may b.

Elevatus Welath Management bought a new position in Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 17,954 shares of the construction company's stock, valued at approximately $2,600,000. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors

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Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC lowered its position in Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:WMS – Free Report) by 66.8% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 6,147 shares of the construction company’s stock after selling 12,349 shares during the quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC’s holdings in Advanced Drainage Systems were worth $920,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Bridges Investment Management Inc. lifted its position in Advanced Drainage Systems by 32.9% in the third quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. now owns 28,122 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $3,901,000 after purchasing an additional 6,960 shares during the last quarter. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd bought a new stake in Advanced Drainage Systems in the third quarter valued at approximately $24,314,000. Essex Investment Management Co. LLC lifted its position in Advanced Drainage Systems by 345.7% in the third quarter. Essex Investment Management Co. LLC now owns 42,898 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $5,950,000 after purchasing an additional 33,274 shares during the last quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in Advanced Drainage Systems in the third quarter valued at approximately $1,321,000. Finally, Asset Management One Co. Ltd. lifted its position in Advanced Drainage Systems by 29.7% in the third quarter. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. now owns 19,982 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $2,772,000 after purchasing an additional 4,574 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.83% of the company’s stock.

Advanced Drainage Systems Price Performance Shares of Advanced Drainage Systems stock opened at $149.37 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $153.38 and a 200 day moving average of $148.99. The company has a quick ratio of 3.08, a current ratio of 4.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72. The company has a market cap of $11.64 billion, a PE ratio of 24.85, a P/E/G ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 1.37. Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. has a 52 week low of $100.50 and a 52 week high of $179.32.

Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The construction company reported $1.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.16. The business had revenue of $693.35 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $686.37 million. Advanced Drainage Systems had a return on equity of 27.72% and a net margin of 15.75%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up .4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.09 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. will post 6.1 earnings per share for the current year.

Advanced Drainage Systems Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd were issued a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. Advanced Drainage Systems’s dividend payout ratio is 11.98%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities analysts recently commented on WMS shares. Robert W. Baird set a $205.00 target price on Advanced Drainage Systems in a report on Friday, February 6th. Barclays decreased their target price on Advanced Drainage Systems from $198.00 to $181.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. KeyCorp upped their target price on Advanced Drainage Systems from $180.00 to $198.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Advanced Drainage Systems in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on Advanced Drainage Systems from $176.00 to $205.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $191.00.

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Advanced Drainage Systems Profile (Free Report)

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc (NYSE: WMS) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of water management solutions in North America. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, the company specializes in the design, production and distribution of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) drainage pipe and related products. Its core business addresses stormwater management, on-site septic systems and erosion control for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

The company’s product portfolio includes corrugated plastic pipe, tubing, fittings, geocells, geogrids and stormwater structures such as inlets, manholes and detention/retention systems.

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Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS - Free Report) shares ended the last trading session 6.3% higher at $153.37. The jump came on an impressive volume with a higher-than-average number of shares changing hands in the session. This compares to the stock's 7.2% gain over the past four weeks.

The rise was driven by a combination of sector strength and improving sentiment toward infrastructure-linked industrial stocks.

This maker of water drainage systems and pipes is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.98 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -4.9%. Revenues are expected to be $650.49 million, up 5.6% from the year-ago quarter.

While earnings and revenue growth expectations are important in evaluating the potential strength in a stock, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

For Advanced Drainage, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. And a stock's price usually doesn't keep moving higher in the absence of any trend in earnings estimate revisions. So, make sure to keep an eye on WMS going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.

The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>

Advanced Drainage is part of the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry. Crawford & Company B (CRD.B - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, closed the last trading session 0.2% lower at $10.07. CRD.B has returned 6.8% in the past month.

For Crawford & Company B, the consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report has remained unchanged over the past month at $0.2. This represents a change of -4.8% from what the company reported a year ago. Crawford & Company B currently has a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell).

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AEGON ASSET MANAGEMENT UK Plc lowered its position in shares of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE:WMS – Free Report) by 22.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 157,715 shares of the construction company’s stock after selling 44,970 shares during the period. AEGON ASSET MANAGEMENT UK Plc owned approximately 0.20% of Advanced Drainage Systems worth $22,842,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in Advanced Drainage Systems by 3.1% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 2,551,901 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $353,949,000 after purchasing an additional 75,777 shares during the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP boosted its holdings in Advanced Drainage Systems by 10.9% in the third quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 2,416,942 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $335,230,000 after purchasing an additional 238,179 shares during the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. boosted its holdings in Advanced Drainage Systems by 6.5% in the third quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,472,176 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $204,191,000 after purchasing an additional 90,106 shares during the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP boosted its holdings in Advanced Drainage Systems by 234.0% in the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 1,188,906 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $164,901,000 after purchasing an additional 832,929 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its holdings in Advanced Drainage Systems by 1.4% in the third quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,138,378 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $157,889,000 after purchasing an additional 16,118 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 89.83% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $195.00 target price (down from $200.00) on shares of Advanced Drainage Systems in a report on Friday, April 17th. Robert W. Baird set a $205.00 target price on shares of Advanced Drainage Systems in a report on Friday, February 6th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Advanced Drainage Systems in a report on Monday, April 20th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on shares of Advanced Drainage Systems from $176.00 to $205.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Barclays dropped their target price on shares of Advanced Drainage Systems from $198.00 to $181.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Advanced Drainage Systems presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $190.29.

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Advanced Drainage Systems Trading Down 0.8% Shares of Advanced Drainage Systems stock opened at $151.78 on Friday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $150.12 and its 200-day simple moving average is $149.94. The stock has a market capitalization of $11.82 billion, a PE ratio of 25.25, a P/E/G ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 1.37. Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. has a 1-year low of $104.69 and a 1-year high of $179.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 4.12 and a quick ratio of 3.08.

Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The construction company reported $1.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.16. Advanced Drainage Systems had a net margin of 15.75% and a return on equity of 27.72%. The company had revenue of $693.35 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $686.37 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.09 EPS. Advanced Drainage Systems’s revenue for the quarter was up .4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. will post 6.19 earnings per share for the current year.

Advanced Drainage Systems Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 16th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd were paid a dividend of $0.18 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. Advanced Drainage Systems’s payout ratio is 11.98%.

Advanced Drainage Systems Company Profile (Free Report)

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc (NYSE: WMS) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of water management solutions in North America. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, the company specializes in the design, production and distribution of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) drainage pipe and related products. Its core business addresses stormwater management, on-site septic systems and erosion control for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

The company’s product portfolio includes corrugated plastic pipe, tubing, fittings, geocells, geogrids and stormwater structures such as inlets, manholes and detention/retention systems.

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On May 15, 2026, Advanced Drainage Systems Inc WMS shares fell 3.2% to a current price of $135.64. The stock has experienced a 52-week range between $105.14 and $179.32, reflecting significant volatility over the past year.

GF Value™ verdict: Current price is $135.64 compared to GF Value™ of $140.03, indicating the stock is 3.1% undervalued.GF Score™ of 88/100 suggests a strong overall performance relative to peers.No insider transactions have occurred in the last 3 months, indicating a lack of significant insider activity. Is WMS Overvalued or Undervalued? With the current price of $135.64 being 3.1% below the GF Value™ of $140.03, Advanced Drainage Systems Inc appears to be undervalued. This margin of safety suggests that there is potential for price appreciation towards the intrinsic value estimated by GuruFocus. The GF Valuation label indicates that the stock is fairly valued, yet the current trading price provides an opportunity for investors who seek to capitalize on this disparity. GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates.

However, it is essential to consider market conditions and company performance when interpreting these metrics. The stock's recent decline and overall performance in the market this year may raise questions about the sustainability of this valuation and the potential risks involved.

How Does WMS's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 22.6x 24.1x Forward P/E 20.3x N/A The current P/E ratio of 22.6x is 6% below its 5-year median P/E of 24.1x, suggesting that the stock is trading at a lower valuation compared to its historical averages. This analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict, indicating that the stock may be undervalued based on historical trading multiples.

What Does WMS's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 88/100 Financial Strength 7/10 Profitability 7/10 Growth 8/10 Valuation 9/10 Momentum 8/10 The GF Score™ of 88/100 reflects a strong performance across multiple dimensions, with notable strengths in Valuation (9/10) and Growth (8/10). However, the Financial Strength and Profitability metrics (both rated 7/10) suggest there are areas for improvement. The overall scores indicate that Advanced Drainage Systems Inc is positioned well for long-term returns compared to its peers.

What Are Insiders Doing with WMS Stock? In the last three months, there have been no insider transactions for Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. This lack of insider activity may indicate stability in management's outlook or a cautious approach in light of current market conditions. Investors often look for insider buying as a bullish signal, so the absence of such transactions could lead to a more conservative view of the stock's near-term prospects.

What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ assessment, Advanced Drainage Systems Inc is currently undervalued. With a market price below its intrinsic value estimate, there may be an opportunity for price appreciation. Nonetheless, investors should remain cautious given the stock's recent performance and the overall market environment.

For the complete analysis, visit the Advanced Drainage Systems Inc WMS stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions What is WMS's GF Score™?

WMS's GF Score™ is 88/100, indicating a strong overall performance compared to its peers, suggesting potential for higher long-term returns.

Is WMS overvalued or undervalued?

WMS is currently undervalued, priced at $135.64 compared to a GF Value™ of $140.03.

What is WMS's P/E ratio?

WMS's P/E (TTM) is 22.6x, which is below its 5-year median P/E of 24.1x, indicating that it is trading at a lower valuation historically.

This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry, could be a great candidate to consider.

This maker of water drainage systems and pipes has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 15.15%.

For the most recent quarter, Advanced Drainage was expected to post earnings of $1.11 per share, but it reported $1.27 per share instead, representing a surprise of 14.41%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $1.7 per share, while it actually produced $1.97 per share, a surprise of 15.88%.

Price and EPS Surprise

Thanks in part to this history, there has been a favorable change in earnings estimates for Advanced Drainage lately. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the stock is positive, which is a great indicator of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Advanced Drainage has an Earnings ESP of +2.00% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company's next earnings report is expected to be released on May 21, 2026.

With the Earnings ESP metric, it's important to note that a negative value reduces its predictive power; however, a negative Earnings ESP does not indicate an earnings miss.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

HILLIARD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) ("ADS" or the "Company"), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and wastewater industries today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Scott Barbour, President and Chief Executive Officer of ADS commented, "In the fourth quarter, net sales increased 10% overall, driven by strong growth in Allied products as well as the contributio.

Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.07 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.03 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +7.00%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of water drainage systems and pipes would post earnings of $1.11 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.27, delivering a surprise of +14.41%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

Advanced Drainage, which belongs to the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry, posted revenues of $676.76 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.48%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $615.76 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Advanced Drainage shares have lost about 5.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.6%.

What's Next for Advanced Drainage?While Advanced Drainage has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Advanced Drainage was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.13 on $940.86 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $6.86 on $3.43 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Building Products - Miscellaneous is currently in the bottom 40% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the same industry, Quanex Building Products (NX - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended April 2026.

This housing materials maker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -63.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 14.3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.

Quanex Building Products' revenues are expected to be $458.4 million, up 1.3% from the year-ago quarter.

Advanced Drainage Systems delivered strong Q4 FY2026 revenue and adjusted EPS beats, yet shares remain under pressure and valuation is approaching attractive levels. WMS's growth was fueled by the National Diversified Sales acquisition, with Stormwater and Wastewater segments both posting double-digit product line gains and rising segment profits. Despite robust operational performance, reported EPS fell due to one-time charges; adjusted EPS and net income rose, and management guides for continued revenue and EBITDA growth in FY2027.

VICTOR, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #acquisitions--Broadstone Net Lease Schedules First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call.

, /PRNewswire/ -- S&P MidCap 400 constituent Casey's General Stores Inc. (NASD: CASY) will replace Hologic Inc. (NASD: HOLX) in the S&P 500, S&P SmallCap 600 constituent DigitalOcean Holdings Inc. (NYSE: DOCN) will replace Casey's General Stores in the S&P MidCap 400, and Broadstone Net Lease Inc. (NYSE: BNL) will replace DigitalOcean Holdings in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Thursday, April 9. Affiliates of Blackstone Inc. and TPG Global are acquiring Hologic in a deal expected to be completed on or about April 7.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

Apr 9, 2026

S&P 500

Addition

Casey's General Stores

CASY

Consumer Staples

Apr 9, 2026

S&P 500

Deletion

Hologic

HOLX

Health Care

Apr 9, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Addition

DigitalOcean Holdings

DOCN

Information Technology

Apr 9, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Deletion

Casey's General Stores

CASY

Consumer Staples

Apr 9, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Broadstone Net Lease

BNL

Real Estate

Apr 9, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

DigitalOcean Holdings

DOCN

Information Technology

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