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Watts Water Q1 record sales $571M, EPS $2.17; raises FY2024 outlook
WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC
2024-Q1 EPS reported
$2.17
revenue$570,900,000
- Record Q1 sales of $570.9M (+21% reported, +6% organic); reported EPS $2.17 (+12%), adjusted EPS $2.33 (+21%).
- Adjusted operating margin 18.2%, up 30 bps; reported operating margin 16.9%, down 110 bps.
- Announced 19% increase in quarterly dividend payments.
- Raising FY2024 outlook: organic sales growth -4% to +1% (midpoint +50 bps); adj op margin 17.1%-17.7% (midpoint +20 bps).
- Acquisitions of Bradley, Josam, Enware integrating well; strong cash flow supports strategic investments.