Mueller Water Products Reports 6.6% Increase in Net Sales

By Philip Seaworth • Tuesday, August 05 06:09 • Permanent Link

Mueller Water Products, Inc. has reported its financial results for the fiscal 2025 third quarter ended June 30, 2025. The company's net sales increased by 6.6% to $380.3 million compared to $356.7 million in the prior year quarter. Operating income increased by 10.0% to $73.7 million, and adjusted operating income increased by 6.9% to $74.7 million. The reported net income was $52.5 million, up 11.0% from $47.3 million in the prior year quarter.

The company's adjusted net income per diluted share increased by 6.3% to $0.34 compared to $0.32 in the prior year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 1.4% to $86.4 million, and the company achieved an adjusted EBITDA margin of 22.7%.

Mueller Water Products also reported net cash provided by operating activities for the nine-month period of $135.8 million compared to $149.5 million in the prior year period. The company delivered free cash flow of $103.0 million for the nine-month period, compared to $121.5 million in the prior year period.

The company raised its annual guidance for fiscal 2025 net sales to between $1,405 million and $1,415 million, an increase of 6.9% to 7.6% compared to the prior year. The expectations for fiscal 2025 adjusted EBITDA were increased to between $318 million and $322 million, an increase of 11.7% to 13.1% compared to the prior year. The company is also expecting free cash flow as a percentage of adjusted net income to be more than 80% in fiscal 2025.

In terms of segment results, water flow solutions reported an increase in net sales of 4.1% to $216.6 million, while water management solutions reported an increase of 10.2% to $163.7 million.

The company maintained a strong balance sheet with $372.0 million of cash and cash equivalents, resulting in a debt leverage ratio of 1.5 times and a net debt leverage ratio of 0.3 times.

These results reflect the company's ability to navigate challenges and deliver strong financial performance, setting new records for consolidated net sales, gross margin, and adjusted EBITDA, despite macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved -1.86% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $23.79. For the full picture, make sure to review Mueller Water Products's 8-K report.

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