NYSE$WMS
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
ADS experienced substantial growth and profitability in Q3 2021.
Advanced Drainage Systems reported a strong third quarter in fiscal year 2021, marked by a 23.6% increase in net sales, reaching $486.1 million, and a 128.4% surge in net income, totaling $54.0 million. The company's adjusted EBITDA also saw a significant rise of 52.1%, amounting to $138.9 million. These results reflect the company's successful execution of its material conversion strategy and its ability to capitalize on favorable demand across various markets and geographies.
- Net sales increased by 23.6% to $486.1 million, driven by growth in both residential and non-residential sectors.
- Net income surged by 128.4% to $54.0 million, highlighting improved profitability.
- Adjusted EBITDA rose by 52.1% to $138.9 million, reflecting efficient operational performance and synergy benefits.
- The company is optimistic about its business outlook, with a favorable order book and backlog.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
ADS · Revenue · Quarterly
$486M
Revenue by segment
ADS · $486M total across 5 segments · Q3 2021
- Domestic Pipe$253M+21.8%52.0%
- Domestic Allied Products$110M+23.3%22.5%
- Wastewater$81.2M+38.8%16.7%
- International$30.8M+8.5%6.3%
- International - Allied Products & Other$11.6M+15.2%2.4%
Forward guidance
ADS anticipates net sales to be in the range of $1.915 billion to $1.950 billion and Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $550 to $565 million for fiscal year 2021.
Tailwinds
- Favorable order book
- Project tracking
- Book-to-bill ratio
- Growing residential development
- Horizontal construction
Headwinds
- Pandemic impact on business
- Fluctuations in resin prices
- Raw material availability
- Volatility in economic conditions
- Cyclicality of construction markets
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2021
+3.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
+4.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+4.3%
Avg return
30 days after
71%
34 / 48 earnings
Positive
+18.1%
Q4 2018
Best reaction
-26.7%
Q2 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | +1.4% | +1.0% | +7.7% | |
| Q3 2026 | +6.1% | +9.2% | -8.8% | |
| Q2 2026 | +8.9% | +9.7% | +10.5% | |
| Q1 2026 | +17.3% | +20.1% | +30.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | -3.4% | -2.7% | -7.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +1.4% | +9.5% | -1.0% | |
| Q2 2025 | -14.6% | -16.3% | -18.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | -1.2% | +1.7% | -3.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +17.4% | +14.4% | +17.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | +4.1% | +3.5% | +16.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | +4.2% | +7.2% | +4.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | +8.9% | +8.3% | +24.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | -10.9% | -8.4% | -13.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | -26.7% | -25.0% | -16.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | +16.0% | +16.0% | +10.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +5.7% | +7.6% | -17.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | +5.7% | +1.9% | +5.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +10.6% | +18.4% | +11.9% | |
| Q1 2022 | -5.2% | -4.2% | -4.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | +5.9% | +8.8% | -3.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +16.5% | +15.0% | +19.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | -5.1% | -7.8% | +11.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | +11.2% | +11.5% | +11.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | +7.1% | +6.1% | +17.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | +6.6% | +7.6% | +4.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.0% | +1.4% | +1.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +1.8% | +1.7% | -4.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | +9.2% | +6.5% | +13.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | -5.9% | -3.7% | -6.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.7% | -8.4% | -11.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | +7.8% | +10.8% | +14.0% | |
| Q4 2018 | +18.1% | +15.0% | +11.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | +11.9% | +21.7% | +21.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +10.1% | +11.1% | +21.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | +0.3% | +13.1% | -0.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | -4.4% | -8.3% | -7.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | +1.2% | -2.5% | -9.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | +5.1% | +1.1% | +7.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | -6.0% | -2.5% | -18.4% | |
| Q2 2016 | +9.5% | +7.9% | +11.1% | |
| Q4 2016 | +9.5% | +7.9% | +11.1% | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.4% | -1.6% | +11.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | +3.8% | +5.6% | +10.7% | |
| Q4 2015 | +9.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +10.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | — | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | — | — | — |
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