NYSE$WMS
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. · Q4 2026 earnings
Q4 2026 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. delivered record net sales and Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
Advanced Drainage Systems reported net sales of $3.05 billion, up 5.0% year-over-year, driven by strong demand in stormwater and wastewater segments and the acquisition of NDS. Adjusted EBITDA rose 8.3% to $962.9 million, reflecting favorable pricing, volume growth, and operational efficiencies. The company ended the year with robust free cash flow of $569.3 million and maintained a healthy balance sheet.
- Net sales increased 5.0% to $3.05 billion, with Stormwater at $2.40 billion and Wastewater at $653 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA grew 8.3% to $962.9 million, achieving a 31.6% margin.
- Free cash flow reached $569.3 million, supporting acquisitions and shareholder returns.
- Completed the NDS acquisition, expanding residential water management capabilities and adding $48.8 million in net sales.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
ADS · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.05B
Revenue by segment
ADS · $3.09B total across 4 segments · Q4 2026
- Domestic Pipe$1.5B—48.4%
- Domestic Allied Products$750M—24.3%
- Wastewater$653M—21.2%
- International$188M—6.1%
Forward guidance
The company anticipates continued growth supported by infrastructure spending, residential construction, and expansion in water management solutions.
Tailwinds
- Strong demand in non-residential and infrastructure markets
- Successful integration of NDS acquisition
- Robust free cash flow generation
Headwinds
- Potential volatility in resin raw material costs
- Seasonal construction activity fluctuations
- Macroeconomic uncertainty affecting project timing
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 Q4 2026
+3.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
+4.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+4.2%
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% | — | — | |
| 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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