WMS 10-K & 10-Q changes, risk factors and insider trading
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. · NYSE · Plastics Foam Products · CIK 1604028 · All filings on SEC.gov
At a glance
What changed in the latest 10-K
Risk Factors
New heading “Risks Relating to Our Acquisition of NDS”
New heading “We may be unable to successfully integrate our and NDS’ businesses in order to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition or do so within the intended timeframe.”
New heading “Uncertainties associated with our acquisition of NDS may cause a loss of management personnel and other key employees, which could adversely affect our future business, operations and financial results.”
New heading “Our results after our acquisition of NDS may suffer if we do not effectively manage our expanded operations following the acquisition or the business of NDS may underperform relative to our expectations.”
Removed heading “We may be unable to successfully integrate businesses to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or do so within the intended timeframe.”
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“Our results after our acquisition of NDS may suffer if we do not effectively manage our expanded operations following the acquisition or the business of NDS may underperform relative to our expectations.”see in full comparison
“Uncertainties associated with our acquisition of NDS may cause a loss of management personnel and other key employees, which could adversely affect our future business, operations and financial results.”see in full comparison
“We may be unable to successfully integrate our and NDS’ businesses in order to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition or do so within the intended timeframe.”see in full comparison
“We may be unable to successfully integrate businesses to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or do so within the intended timeframe.”see in full comparison
Additionally, U.S. policies related to global trade and tariffs could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. The current administration has suggested various new strategies regarding tariffs.see in full comparisonMost recently, the administration imposed “reciprocal taxes”, in which the U.S. matches the import duties levied by other countries and individualized tariffs on goods originating from countries with trade surpluses with the United States.In response, countries have imposed or proposed additional tariffs on certain U.S. imports, as well as additional trade restrictions. Tariffs may result in a decrease of global trade volumes due to uncertainty, may create an administrative burden and will cause companies to make difficult decisions as to how to pay the tariffs or absorb the cost into their profit margins.
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Any disruption or volatility in general business and economic conditions in the markets in which we operateoperate, including market uncertainty and volatility, could have a material adverse effect on the demand for our products and services.
•Demand for our products and services dependdepends to a significant degree on spending on infrastructure. Infrastructure spending is affected by a variety of factors beyond our control, including interest rates, inflation, availability and commitment of public funds for municipal spending and highway spending and general economic conditions.
Additionally, U.S. policies related to global trade and tariffs could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. The current administration has suggested various new strategies regarding tariffs. Most recently, the administration imposed “reciprocal taxes”, in which the U.S. matches the import duties levied by other countries and individualized tariffs on goods originating from countries with trade surpluses with the United States. In response, countries have imposed or proposed additional tariffs on certain U.S. imports, as well as additional trade restrictions. Tariffs may result in a decrease of global trade volumes due to uncertainty, may create an administrative burden and will cause companies to make difficult decisions as to how to pay the tariffs or absorb the cost into their profit margins.
Weakness in the markets in which we operate could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Bank failures and market disruptions could impact banks used by our customers, which could negatively affect our customers. Delays in the placement of new orders and extended uncertainties may reduce future sales of our products and services. The revenue growth and profitability of our business dependsdepend on the overall demand for our product and services. We may have to close under-performing facilities as warranted by general economic conditions and/or weakness in the markets in which we operate. In addition to a reduction in demand for our products, these factors may also reduce the price we are able to charge for our products and restrict our ability to pass on raw material cost increases to our customers. This, combined with an increase in excess capacity, will negatively impact our profitability, cash flows and our financial condition, generally.
Many of our products are made from a material whose manufacturing process involves the emission of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas (“GHG”) that scientists have attributed as a cause of climate change. Our products require transportation from our facilities to the site where they are used, which consumes energy. ConcernConcerns over climate change, including the impact of global warming, has led to federal, state, and international efforts to limit GHG emissions. Although it is uncertain what actions various governmental bodies will take to address the effects of climate change and to achieve goals in response to the effects of climate change, including in what timeframe those actions would be implemented, new laws or regulations could directly and indirectly affect our customers and suppliers (through an increase in the cost of production or their ability to produce satisfactory products) and our business (through the impact on our inventory availability, cost of sales, operations or demands for the products we sell). Until the timing, scope and extent of any regulation becomes known, we cannot predict its effect on our cost structure or our operating results, but it is likely our costs will increase in relation to any climate change legislation and regulations concerning GHG, which could have an adverse effect on our future financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
We may be unable to successfully integrate businesses to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or do so within the intended timeframe.
We have completed and may complete additional acquisitions in the future. The success of any acquisition, including anticipated synergies, benefits and cost savings, will depend, in part, on our ability to successfully combine and integrate our current operations with the acquisition. If we experience difficulties with the integration process or other unforeseen costs, the anticipated benefits and cost savings of the acquisition may not be realized fully or may take longer to realize than expected. The integration planning and implementation process will result in significant costs and divert management attention and resources. These integration matters could have an adverse effect on our combined company for an undetermined period after completion of the acquisition. In addition, the actual cost savings of the acquisition could be less than anticipated, or otherwise offset by other factors.
Our international operations are subject to risks similar to those affecting our operations in the U.S. in addition to a number of other risks, including: difficulties in enforcing contractual and intellectual property rights; impositions or increases of withholding and other taxes on remittances and other payments by subsidiaries and affiliates; difficulties in managing and complying with continually evolving data and privacy laws, such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation and a number of state-specific consumer privacy laws in the U.S.; exposure to different or changing legal standards, including potential changes in government mandated regulatory product standards in those countries in which we or our joint ventures operate; fluctuations in currency exchange rates; impositions or increases of investment and other restrictions by foreign governments; the requirements of a wide variety of foreign laws; political and economic instability; war, escalating geopolitical conflicts or acts or threats of terrorism; and difficulties in staffing and managing operations, particularly in remote locations.
Our financial performance and future growth depend on our management’s ability to successfully implement our initiatives. Our operational initiatives are focused on customer experience, capacity expansion, automation, safety, order management and transportation. Automation in our plants will allow for production efficiency and improved safety for plant personnel. Any failure to successfully implement these initiatives and related strategies could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations, including increases in our severance and impairment charges.
We are affected by increased fuel and energy prices, and our inability to obtain sufficient quantities of fuel to operate our in-house delivery fleet.fleet could negatively impact our business, results of operations and cash flows.
Prices and availability of petroleum products are subject to political, economic and market factors that are outside our control. We consume a large amount of energy and petroleum products in our operations, including the manufacturing process and delivering products to our customers by our in-house fleet. The recent conflict in the Middle East has led to an increase in oil prices in the U.S. Oil prices may continue to surge if the conflict continues, other geopolitical conflicts arise or continue, certain oil supply routes remain blocked or additional supply routes become blocked. While we utilize a diesel hedging program associated with our in-house fleet to mitigate against higher fuel prices, our operating profit will be adversely affected if we are unable to obtain the energy and fuel we require or to fully offset the anticipated impact of higher energy and fuel prices through increased prices or surcharges to our customers or through other hedging strategies. If shortages occur in the supply of energy or necessary petroleum products and we are not able to pass along the full impact of increased energy or petroleum prices to our customers, our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows would be adversely affected.
While we are not engaged in a regulated industry, we are subject to various laws applicable to businesses generally, including laws affecting land usage, zoning, the environment, health and safety, transportation, labor and employment practices (including pensions), competition, immigration and other matters. Approvals by municipalities, the U.S. and state departments of transportation, engineers and developers may affect the products our customers are allowed to use, and, consequently, failure to obtain or maintain such approvals may affect the salability of our products. Building codes may also affect the products our customers use, and, consequently, changes in building codes may also affect the salability of our products. Changes in applicable regulations governing the sale of some of our products, including changes in government mandatedgovernment-mandated regulatory product standards in countries in which we or our joint ventures operate, could increase our costs. In addition, changes to applicable tax laws and regulations could increase our costs of doing business. We may incur material costs or liabilities in connection with regulatory requirements.
We have made, and will continue to make, significant investments in technology. Our technology initiatives are designed to provide our customers a better order management and fulfillment experience, streamline our manufacturing operations and improve the quality of our internal control environment. The cost and potential problems and interruptions associated with the implementation of our technology initiatives could disrupt or reduce the efficiency of our operations in the near term. In addition, our new or upgraded technology might not provide the anticipated benefits, might take longer than expected to realize the anticipated benefits or might fail altogether. The occurrence of such issues could have a material adverse effect on our business financial condition and results of operations.
All of these risks are also applicable wherewhen we rely on outside vendors to provide services. We are dependent on third-party vendors to operate secure and reliable systems which may include data transfers over the internet. Any events which deny us use of vital operating or information systems may seriously disrupt our normal business operations. Additionally, our key partners, distributors or suppliers could experience a compromise of their information security due to a cybersecurity incident, which may have an impact on our business, reputation and financial performance.
Risks Relating to Our Acquisition of NDS
We may be unable to successfully integrate our and NDS’ businesses in order to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition or do so within the intended timeframe.
We will be required to devote significant management attention and resources to integrating the business practices and operations of NDS with our business. We may be unable to realize the planned synergies from the acquisition or other benefits in the timeframe that we expect or at all. We continue to assess synergies that we may realize as a combined company, the realization of which will depend on a number of factors.
The success of the acquisition, including anticipated synergies, benefits and cost savings, will depend, in part, on our ability to successfully combine and integrate our current operations with NDS’ business. If we experience difficulties with the integration process or other unforeseen costs, the anticipated benefits and cost savings of the acquisition may not be realized fully or at all or may take longer to realize than expected. The integration planning and implementation process will result in significant costs and divert management attention and resources. These integration matters could have an adverse effect on our combined company for an undetermined period after completion of the acquisition. In addition, the actual cost savings of the acquisition could be less than anticipated or otherwise offset by other factors.
Additional difficulties we may encounter as part of the integration process include the following:
•the costs of integration and compliance and the possibility that the full benefits anticipated to result from our acquisition of NDS will not be realized;
•any delay in the integration of management teams, strategies, operations, products and services;
•diversion of the attention of each company’s management as a result of our acquisition of NDS;
•differences in business backgrounds, corporate cultures and management philosophies that may delay successful integration;
•operating in foreign jurisdictions where we have no prior operating experience, including compliance, workforce and operational challenges;
•delays in the disposition of the NDS International Entities;
•the ability to retain key employees;
•the ability to create and enforce uniform standards, controls, procedures, policies and information systems;
•the challenge of integrating complex systems, technology, networks and other assets of NDS into those of ours in a seamless manner that minimizes any adverse impact on customers, suppliers, employees and other constituencies;
•potential unknown liabilities and unforeseen increased expenses or delays associated with the acquisition, including costs to integrate NDS beyond current estimates; or
•the disruption of, or the loss of momentum in, each company’s ongoing businesses or inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies.
Any of these factors could adversely affect each company’s ability to maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, employees and other constituencies or our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the acquisition or could reduce each company’s earnings or otherwise adversely affect our business and financial results after the acquisition. These risks are not limited to our acquisition of NDS and could also apply to our future acquisitions.
Uncertainties associated with our acquisition of NDS may cause a loss of management personnel and other key employees, which could adversely affect our future business, operations and financial results.
The acquisition of NDS could disrupt our and NDS’ businesses. We are dependent on the experience and industry knowledge of senior management and other key employees to execute our business plans, which could be disrupted by the unanticipated departure of any key member of our management team or employee base, as well as management or key employees of NDS. Our and NDS’ current and prospective employees may experience uncertainty about their roles within our company, which may have an adverse effect on the ability of each of us to attract or retain key management and other key personnel.
Accordingly, no assurance can be given that we will be able to attract or retain our and NDS’ key management personnel and other key employees to the same extent that our companies have previously been able to attract or retain such employees. In addition, because of the specialized and technical nature of our business, our future performance is dependent on the continued service of, and on our ability to attract and retain, qualified management, engineering, technical, marketing and support personnel. Competition for such personnel is intense, and we may be unable to continue to attract or retain such personnel.
Our results after our acquisition of NDS may suffer if we do not effectively manage our expanded operations following the acquisition or the business of NDS may underperform relative to our expectations.
Following our acquisition of NDS, the size and complexity of our business will increase significantly beyond the current size of either our or NDS’ existing business. Our future success depends, in part, upon our ability to manage this expanded business, which will pose substantial challenges for management, including challenges related to the management and monitoring of new operations and new types of manufacturing processes and products and associated increased costs and complexity. There can be no assurances that we will be successful after completion of the acquisition or that we will realize the expected benefits currently anticipated from our acquisition of NDS.
Additionally, we may not be able to maintain the levels of revenue, earnings or operating efficiency that we and NDS have achieved or might achieve separately. The business and financial performance of NDS is subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the risk of the loss of, or changes to, its relationships with its customers. We may be unable to achieve the same growth, revenues and profitability that NDS has achieved in the past.
•fluctuations in our effective tax rate, including from the OBBBA signed July 4, 2025, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and any future tax legislation;
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
New heading “Results of Operations for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026 Compared with Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2025”
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“On February 27, 2026, the Company entered into a Fourth Amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”) to the Company’s Base Credit Agreement (the Base Credit Agreement as amended by the First Amendment, the Second Amendment, the Third Amendment and the Fourth Amendment, the “Credit Agreement”) with, among others, certain subsidiaries of the Company, as guarantors, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent under the Term Loan Facility (as defined below) and PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent under the Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below) and as successor administrative …”see in full comparison
“Results of Operations for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026 Compared with Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2025”see in full comparison
“Stormwater - The Stormwater segment manufactures and markets high performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe and complementary products designed as an integrated, end-to-end solution set which provides a comprehensive approach to managing stormwater from the moment it hits the ground until it is cleaned and returned to its natural environment. In February 2026, the Company acquired NDS to further expand the Stormwater product offering, enhance go-to-market capabilities in retail and distributor channels, and expand the Stormwater addressable market. …”see in full comparison
“(a)Includes costs associated with the optimization of the Company’s production, recycling and distribution network, as well as professional fees incurred in connection with supporting enterprise-wide restructuring and realignment initiatives. Excludes gain on sale of properties previously held-for-sale and equipment. See “Note 3. Restructuring and Loss (Gain) on Disposal of Assets and Costs from Exit and Disposal Activities” for additional information.”see in full comparison
Financing Cash Flows - During fiscalsee in full comparison2025,2026, cashusedprovidedinby financing activities was$157.7$156.3 million. During fiscal2025,2026, we received proceeds from the Term Loan Facility (as defined below) and issued 2034 Notes (as defined below) of $600.0 million and $500.0 million, respectively, we repaid the Initial Term Loan Facility (as defined below) and the 2027 Notes (as defined below) of $413.3 million and $350.0 million, respectively. Additionally, we repurchased shares at a cost of$69.9$92.0 million and made dividend payments of$49.7$56.1 million.
“Loss on disposal of assets and costs from exit and disposal activities - The loss on disposal in fiscal 2026 was due to exit and disposal activities related to plant closures and asset disposals partially offset by the sale of properties held-for-sale. See “Note 3. Restructuring and Loss (Gain) on Disposal of Assets and Costs from Exit and Disposal Activities” for additional information.”see in full comparison
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We are the leading manufacturer of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and onsite septic wastewater industries, providing superior drainage solutions for use in the construction and agriculture marketplaces. Our innovative products, for which we hold many patents, are used across a broad range of end markets and applications, including non-residential, infrastructure and agriculture applications. We have established a leading position in many of these end markets by leveraging our national sales and distribution platform, industry-acclaimed engineering support, overall product breadth and scale plus manufacturing excellence.
Growth in Allied Products & Other - Our Allied Products & Other include storm and septiconsite wastewater chambers, PVC drainage structures, fittings, stormwater filters and water separators. These products complement our pipe products and allow us to offer a comprehensive water management solution to our customers and drive organic growth. Our leading market position in pipe products allows us to cross-sell Allied Products effectively. Our comprehensive offering of Allied Products can also increase pipe sales in certain markets. Allied Products are less sensitive to resin prices since resin prices represent a smaller percentage of the cost for Allied Products. Our leading position in the pipe market has allowed us to increase organic growth of our Allied Products, and we also expect to expand our Allied Product offerings through acquisitions.acquisitions, including our recent acquisition of NDS.
Material Conversion - Our HDPE and PP pipe, plastic leachfield chambers, septiconsite wastewater tanks and related water management product lines compete with other manufacturers of similar products as well as manufacturers of alternative products made with traditional materials, such as concrete, steel and PVC. Our net sales are driven by market trends, including the adoption of thermoplastic corrugated pipe products as a replacement for traditional materials. Thermoplastic corrugated pipe is generally lighter, more durable, more cost effective and easier to install than comparable products made from traditional materials. We believe customers will continue to acknowledge the superior attributes and compelling value proposition of our thermoplastic products and expanded regulatory approvals allow for their use in new markets and geographies. In addition, we believe that PP pipe products will also help accelerate conversion given the additional applications for which our PP pipe products can be used.
•Net income from continuing operations decreased 11.8%5.0% to $452.6$429.9 million
•Net income per diluted share decreased 10.7% to $5.76
•Adjusted EBITDA decreasedincreased 3.7%8.3% to $889.2$962.9 million
•Cash provided by operating activities decreasedincreased $136.4$237.6 million to $581.5$819.1 million
•Free cash flow decreasedincreased $165.6$200.7 million to $368.5$569.3 million
Net sales increased $29.8 million, or 1.0%, to $2,904.2 million, as compared to $2,874.5 million in the prior year. Domestic pipe sales decreased $40.9 million, or 2.6%, to $1,503.4 million. Domestic Allied Products & Other sales increased $16.6 million, or 2.5%, to $689.9 million. Infiltrator sales increased $67.3 million, or 15.0%, to $516.3 million. Excluding the acquisition of Orenco Systems, Inc. (“Orenco”), Infiltrator organic revenue increased 4.6%. The increase in overall domestic net sales was driven the growth of the Infiltrator business and Allied products portfolio as well as material conversion in the U.S. construction end markets. International sales decreased $13.1 million, or 6.3%, to $194.6 million.
Gross profit decreased $51.7 million, or 4.5%, to $1,094.2 million as compared to $1,145.9 million in the prior year. The decrease in gross profit is primarily driven by unfavorable pricing and material cost, partially offset by favorable volume, sales mix and manufacturing costs.
AdjustedNet EBITDA,sales aincreased non-GAAP financial measure, decreased $33.7$146.1 million, or 3.7%,5.0%, to $889.2$3,050.4 million, as compared to $922.9$2,904.2 million in the prior year. TheStormwater decreasesales isincreased primarily$71.0 duemillion, or 3.1%, to the$2,397.4 factorsmillion. mentionedWastewater above.sales Asincreased a$75.1 percentagemillion, ofor net sales, Adjusted EBITDA was 30.6% as compared13.0%, to 32.1%$653.0 in the prior year.million.
Gross profit increased $73.1 million, or 6.7%, to $1,167.4 million as compared to $1,094.2 million in the prior year. The increase in gross profit is primarily driven by favorable volume, price/cost and mix of construction market and Infiltrator sales, partially offset by unfavorable fixed cost absorption as well as the mix impact from acquisitions.
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, increased $73.7 million, or 8.3%, to $962.9 million, as compared to $889.2 million in the prior year. The increase is primarily due to the factors mentioned above. As a percentage of net sales, Adjusted EBITDA was 31.6% as compared to 30.6% in the prior year.
Following the acquisition of NDS, the Company realigned its reportable segments to align with the manner in which the CODM assesses performance and makes resource allocation decisions. The Company’s revised reportable segments consist of Stormwater and Wastewater (formerly referred to as the “Infiltrator” reportable segment). Further, the Company changed the measure used to evaluate segment profitability from adjusted gross profit to Adjusted EBITDA. Segment results for the historical periods presented in these consolidated financial statements have been recast to reflect these changes. The Segment Realignment had no impact on our previously reported consolidated net sales, income from operations, net income attributable to ADS or earnings per share.
We operate our business in three distinct reportable segments: “Pipe”, “International” and “Infiltrator.” “Allied Products & Other” represents our Allied Products and all other business segments. We generate a greater proportionportion of our net sales and grossAdjusted profitEBITDA in our PipeStormwater segment, which consistsincludes sales of Pipehigh productperformance salesthermoplastic incorrugated pipe and complementary products throughout the United States.States and certain international regions. We expect the percentage of total net sales and gross profit derived from ourthe otherWastewater segmentssegment to continue to increase in future periods as we continue to expand non-Pipe product and our internationalwastewater management presence. See “Note 19.20. Business Segment Information,Information” to our audited consolidated financial statements included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Form 10-K.
Stormwater - The Stormwater segment manufactures and markets high performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe and complementary products designed as an integrated, end-to-end solution set which provides a comprehensive approach to managing stormwater from the moment it hits the ground until it is cleaned and returned to its natural environment. In February 2026, the Company acquired NDS to further expand the Stormwater product offering, enhance go-to-market capabilities in retail and distributor channels, and expand the Stormwater addressable market. Stormwater products are sold and manufactured throughout the United States and certain international regions, including Company owned facilities in Canada, subsidiaries that distribute to Europe and the Middle East, and exports through the Company’s joint ventures with local partners in Mexico and South America. The Company maintains and serves these markets through product distribution relationships with many of the largest waterworks distributors, buying groups and co-ops, major retailers as well as an extensive network of hundreds of small to medium-sized distributors. Our joint venture strategy has provided us with local and regional access to new international markets. The unconsolidated sales of the South American Joint Venture were $75.6 million, $72.3 million, and $75.9 million, in fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively.
Pipe - Our Pipe segment manufactures and markets high performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe throughout the United States. We maintain and serve these markets through product distribution relationships with many of the largest national and independent waterworks distributors, buying groups and co-ops, major national retailers as well as an extensive network of hundreds of small to medium-sized distributors across the United States.
InfiltratorWastewater - Wastewater (formerly “Infiltrator”) is a leading national provider of plastic leachfield chambers and systems, septiconsite wastewater tanks and accessories, primarily for use in residential applications. InfiltratorWastewater products are used in onsite septic wastewater treatment systems in the United States and Canada.
Results of Operations for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026 Compared with Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2025
The following table summarizes our operating results as a percentage of net sales that have been derived from our Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. We believe this presentation is useful to investors in comparing historical results.
Net sales - The following table presents net sales to external customers by reportable segment for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
Our consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 increased by $146.1 million, or 5.0%, compared to fiscal 2025. The increase in Stormwater sales was primarily driven by NDS net sales of $48.8 million and an increase in demand for our Allied Products in the non-residential construction market. The increase in Wastewater sales was primarily driven by an increase of Orenco net sales of $52.6 million to account for a full year of sales in fiscal 2026 and an increase in demand in the construction market.
Cost of goods sold and Gross profit - The following table presents gross profit by reportable segment for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
Our consolidated Cost of goods sold for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 increased by $73.0 million or, 4.0%, and our consolidated Gross profit decreased by $73.1 million, or 6.7%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2025. The increase in gross profit for Stormwater is primarily due to favorable material costs and the acquisition of NDS. The increase in gross profit for Wastewater was driven by Orenco and volume.
Selling, general and administrative expenses - The following table presents Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 increased $89.2 million from the same period in fiscal 2025. The increase in Selling, general and administrative expenses is primarily the result of an increase in transaction costs of $31.5 million due to the acquisition of NDS, incremental operating expenses of NDS and Orenco, unfavorable incentive and stock-based compensation, and realignment expenses of $12.0 million.
Loss on disposal of assets and costs from exit and disposal activities - The loss on disposal in fiscal 2026 was due to exit and disposal activities related to plant closures and asset disposals partially offset by the sale of properties held-for-sale. See “Note 3. Restructuring and Loss (Gain) on Disposal of Assets and Costs from Exit and Disposal Activities” for additional information.
Intangible amortization - Intangible amortization increased by $6.9 million primarily due to the increase in intangible assets due to the NDS acquisition and the accelerated method of amortization for customer relationships.
Interest expense - Interest expense increased $2.1 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in fiscal 2025. The increase was primarily due to increased debt levels.
Interest income and other, net - Interest income and other, net increased by $10.6 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in fiscal 2025. The increase was primarily due to increased cash balances in the fiscal year and unrealized gains related to derivatives.
Income tax expense - The following table presents the effective tax rates for the fiscal years presented:
See “Note 16. Income Taxes” for additional information.
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates - The Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates increased for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in fiscal 2025 due to the current period income at our South American Joint Venture.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest - Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest was relatively flat for fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in fiscal 2025.
Net loss from discontinued operations - The loss from discontinued operations was attributable the NDS International entities classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2026.
International - Our International segment manufactures and markets products in regions outside of the United States, with a strategy focused on our owned facilities in Canada and those markets serviced through our joint ventures in Mexico and South America. Pipe manufactured in these countries is primarily sold into the same region. Our joint venture strategy has provided us with local and regional access to new markets. The unconsolidated sales of the South American Joint Venture were $72.3 million, $75.9 million, and $69.5 million, in fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Allied Products & Other - Our other operating segments manufacture a range of Allied Products & Other that are complementary to our Pipe products. Our Allied Products & Other offer adjacent technologies to our core Pipe offering, presenting a complete drainage solution for our clients and customers.
Our consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 increased by $29.8 million, or 1.0%, compared to fiscal 2024. The decrease in domestic Net sales for PipeStormwater was primarily driven by unfavorable price/mix impact partially offset by higher demand.demand in our Allied Products. The increase in Net sales for InfiltratorWastewater was driven by improved price/mix and $46.4 million of net sales from Orenco. For the International segment, the decrease was driven by unfavorable price/mix and unfavorable foreign currency rates. The increase for Allied Products & Other was primarily driven by demand partially offset by unfavorable price/mix.
Our consolidated Cost of goods sold for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 increased by $81.5 million or, 4.7%, and our consolidated Gross profit decreased by $51.7 million, or 4.5%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2024. The decrease in gross profit for PipeStormwater is primarily due to unfavorable material cost and the decrease in Net sales.sales in Pipe. The increase in gross profit for InfiltratorWastewater was driven by improved pricing, improved material costs and the acquisition of Orenco. For the International segment, gross profit decreased due to same factors driving the decrease in Net sales. For Allied Products & Other, gross profit increased due to the same factors driving the decrease in Net sales.
The discussion of our results of operations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 compared with the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 can be found in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Discussion and Results of Operations” in our fiscal 2024 Form 10-K for further information on our prior period results of operations.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin - EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, non-GAAP financial measures, have been presented in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as supplemental measures of financial performance that are not required by, or presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and should not be considered as alternatives to net income as measures of financial performance or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP. We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as net income from continuing operations before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, non-cash charges and certain other gains and expenses. We calculate Adjusted EBITDA Margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.
(a)Includes costs associated with the optimization of the Company’s production, recycling and distribution network, as well as professional fees incurred in connection with supporting enterprise-wide restructuring and realignment initiatives. Excludes gain on sale of properties previously held-for-sale and equipment. See “Note 3. Restructuring and Loss (Gain) on Disposal of Assets and Costs from Exit and Disposal Activities” for additional information.
(ab)Represents expenses recorded related to legal, accounting and other professional fees incurred in connection with business or asset acquisitions and dispositions.
(bc)Includes derivative fair value adjustments, foreign currency transaction (gains) losses, legal settlements, inventory step-up costs, the proportionate share of interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization related to the South American Joint Venture, which is accounted for under the equity method of accounting and executive retirement expense (benefit).
In addition to the available liquidity above, we have the ability to borrow up to $1.3 billion under our Term Loan Facility, subject to leverage ratio restrictions.
In fiscal 2026, our cash balance decreased by $235.3 million. Cash outflows from the acquisition of NDS, repayment of the term loan and Senior Notes due 2027, and capital expenditures of $249.8 million were partially offset by cash generated from operations, issuance of the Senior Notes due 2034, proceeds from the new term loan facility, changes in working capital and dispositions of assets. Our decrease of cash in fiscal 2025 was $26.6 million. Cash generated from operations, changes in working capital and dispositions of assets was offset by the acquisition of Orenco, capital expenditures of $212.9 million, $69.9 million in share repurchases and $49.7 million of dividend payments.
In fiscal 2025, our cash balance decreased by $26.6 million. Cash generated from operations, changes in working capital and dispositions of assets was offset by the acquisition of Orenco, capital expenditures of $212.9 million, $69.9 million in share repurchases and $49.7 million of dividend payments. Our increase of cash in fiscal 2024 was $278.7 million. Cash generated from operations, changes in working capital and dispositions of assets was partially offset by $207.3 million in share repurchases and capital expenditures of $183.8 million and $47.7 million of dividend payments.
As of March 31, 2025,2026, we had $1,053.9$962.9 million in liquidity, including $463.3$223.0 million of cash,cash $590.6and $739.9 million in borrowings available under our Revolving Credit Agreement, excluding $9.5$10.1 million of outstanding letters of credit. We believe that our cash on hand, together with the availability of borrowings under our Credit Agreement and other financing arrangements and cash generated from operations, will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements, anticipated capital expenditures, and scheduled principal and interest payments on our indebtedness for at least the next twelve months.
Working Capital - Working capital is an indication of liquidity and potential need for short-term funding. We define working capital as current assets less current liabilities. Working capital increaseddecreased to $721.4 million as of March 31, 2026, from $926.4 million as of March 31, 2025, from $860.3 million as of March 31, 2024, primarily due to increases in inventory to support projected sales and a decrease in accounts payablecash due to the timingacquisition of purchases.NDS and capital expenditures, partially offset by cash flow from operations and the incremental working capital of NDS.
Investing Cash Flows - During fiscal 2025,2026, cash used for investing activities was $447.9$1,211.8 million. The cash used for investing cash flows was primarily fromfor the acquisition of OrencoNDS and capital expenditures. Capital expenditures increased in fiscal 20252026 compared to fiscal 2024.2025. Our capital expenditures in fiscal 20252026 were used primarily to support new facilities, facility expansionsexpansions, toequipment increasereplacements, productiontechnology capacityimprovement initiatives and recyclingour capabilities,corporate manufacturing equipment replacements and upgrades, and technology initiatives to improve customer service.headquarters.
During fiscal 2024,2025, cash used for investing activities was $155.7$447.9 million. The cash used for investing cash flows was primarily from capital expenditures offset with the dispositionacquisition of assetsOrenco orand businesses.capital expenditures. Capital expenditures increased in fiscal 20242025 compared to fiscal 2023.2024. Our capital expenditures in fiscal 20242025 were used primarily to support new facilities, facility expansions,expansions to increase production capacity and recycling capabilities, manufacturing equipment replacements and upgrades, and technology improvementinitiatives initiatives.to improve customer service.
During fiscal 2023,2024, cash used for investing activities was $214.5$155.7 million. The increase in cash used for investing cash flows was primarily due to elevatedfrom capital expenditures andoffset with the acquisitiondisposition of Cultec,assets Inc.or businesses. Our capital expenditures in fiscal 20232024 were used primarily to support growthnew facilities, facility expansions, equipment replacements and ourtechnology productivityimprovement initiatives, including automation and safety.initiatives.
Financing Cash Flows - During fiscal 2025,2026, cash usedprovided inby financing activities was $157.7$156.3 million. During fiscal 2025,2026, we received proceeds from the Term Loan Facility (as defined below) and issued 2034 Notes (as defined below) of $600.0 million and $500.0 million, respectively, we repaid the Initial Term Loan Facility (as defined below) and the 2027 Notes (as defined below) of $413.3 million and $350.0 million, respectively. Additionally, we repurchased shares at a cost of $69.9$92.0 million and made dividend payments of $49.7$56.1 million.
During fiscal 2025, cash used in financing activities was $157.7 million. During fiscal 2025, we repurchased shares at a cost of $69.9 million and made dividend payments of $49.7 million.
During fiscal 2023, cash used in financing activities was $296.3 million. During fiscal 2023, we repurchased shares at a cost of $575.0 million; paid $114.3 million of the Revolving Credit Facility, net of proceeds, and made dividend payments of $44.9 million. The cash outflows were offset by $500.0 million of proceeds from Senior Notes due 2030.
Senior Secured Credit Facility - On July 31, 2019, we entered into a credit agreement (the “Base Credit Agreement”) by and among, the Company, as borrower, Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent, and several lenders from time to time party thereto. Among other things, the Base Credit Agreement provided for a term loan facility in the initial aggregate principal amount of $1.3 billion (the “Initial Term Loan Facility”) and a revolving credit facility in an initial aggregate amount of up to $350 million (the “Initial Revolving Credit Facility”), which included a sub-limit for a letter of credit sub-facility in the initial aggregate amount of up to $50 million.
On September 24, 2019, we entered into a First Amendment (the “First Amendment”) to the Company’s Base Credit Agreement subsequent to the common stock offering and Senior Notes due in 2027.
Senior Secured Credit Facility - On September 24, 2019, we successfully completed a $700 million syndication of the remaining balance of its credit facility (the “Term Loan Facility”) subsequent to the common stock offering and Senior Notes due 2027 and in connection with the syndication, we amended the Base Credit Agreement (the “Senior Secured Credit Facility”). The Senior Secured Credit Facility provided for a Revolving credit facility up to $350 million as a Revolving Facility, and up to $50 million as a letter of credit facility, as a sublimit of the Revolving Credit Facility.
InOn May 26, 2022, wethe Company entered into a Second Amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to ourthe Company's Base Credit Agreement withwith, among others, Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent under the Initial Term Loan Facility, and PNC Bank, National Association, as new administrative agent under the Initial Revolving Credit Facility. Among other things, the Second Amendment (i) amended the Base Credit Agreement by increasing the Initial Revolving Credit Facility (the “Second Amended Revolving Credit Facility”) from $350.0 million to $600.0 million (including an increase of the sub-limit for the swing-line sub-facility from $50.0 million to $60.0 million) and extended the maturity date of the Revolving Credit Facility to the earlier of May 26, 2027.2027 or the date that is six months prior to the earliest maturity date of the outstanding loans under the Initial Term Loan Facility.
On November 26, 2025, the Company entered into a Third Amendment (the “Third Amendment”) to the Company’s Base Credit Agreement. Among other things, the Third Amendment modified the termination date of the Second Amended Revolving Credit Facility to remove reference to the earliest maturity date of the loans outstanding under the Initial Term Loan Facility.
What changed in the latest 10-Q
Risk Factors
Important risk factors that could affect our operations and financial performance, or that could cause results or events to differ from current expectations, are described in “Part I, Item 1A — Risk Factors” of our Fiscal 2026 Form 10-K. These factors are further supplemented by those discussed in “Part II, Item 7A — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” of our Fiscal 2026 Form 10-K and in “Part I, Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” and “Part II, Item 1 — Legal Proceedings” of this Form 10-Q.
Removed heading “Risks Relating to Our Acquisition of NDS”
Removed heading “We may be unable to successfully integrate our and NDS’ businesses in order to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition or do so within the intended timeframe.”
Removed heading “Uncertainties associated with our acquisition of NDS may cause a loss of management personnel and other key employees, which could adversely affect our future business, operations and financial results.”
Removed heading “Our results after our acquisition of NDS may suffer if we do not effectively manage our expanded operations following the acquisition or the business of NDS may underperform relative to our expectations.”
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“Our results after our acquisition of NDS may suffer if we do not effectively manage our expanded operations following the acquisition or the business of NDS may underperform relative to our expectations.”see in full comparison
“Uncertainties associated with our acquisition of NDS may cause a loss of management personnel and other key employees, which could adversely affect our future business, operations and financial results.”see in full comparison
“We may be unable to successfully integrate our and NDS’ businesses in order to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition or do so within the intended timeframe.”see in full comparison
“Accordingly, no assurance can be given that we will be able to attract or retain our and NDS’ key management personnel and other key employees to the same extent that our companies have previously been able to attract or retain such employees. In addition, because of the specialized and technical nature of our business, our future performance is dependent on the continued service of, and on our ability to attract and retain, qualified management, engineering, technical, marketing and support personnel. …”see in full comparison
“The success of the acquisition, including anticipated synergies, benefits and cost savings, will depend, in part, on our ability to successfully combine and integrate our current operations with NDS’ business. If we experience difficulties with the integration process or other unforeseen costs, the anticipated benefits and cost savings of the acquisition may not be realized fully or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected. The integration planning and implementation process will result in significant costs and divert management attention and resources. …”see in full comparison
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The following risk factors are related to the acquisition of NDS. Additional importantImportant risk factors that could affect our operations and financial performance, or that could cause results or events to differ from current expectations, are described in “Part I, Item 1A — Risk Factors” of our Fiscal 20252026 Form 10-K. These factors are further supplemented by those discussed in “Part II, Item 7A — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” of our Fiscal 20252026 Form 10-K and in “Part I, Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” and “Part II, Item 1 — Legal Proceedings” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Risks Relating to Our Acquisition of NDS
We may be unable to successfully integrate our and NDS’ businesses in order to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition or do so within the intended timeframe.
We will be required to devote significant management attention and resources to integrating the business practices and operations of NDS with our business. We may be unable to realize the planned synergies from the acquisition or other benefits in the timeframe that we expect or at all. We continue to assess synergies that we may realize as a combined company, the realization of which will depend on a number of factors.
The success of the acquisition, including anticipated synergies, benefits and cost savings, will depend, in part, on our ability to successfully combine and integrate our current operations with NDS’ business. If we experience difficulties with the integration process or other unforeseen costs, the anticipated benefits and cost savings of the acquisition may not be realized fully or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected. The integration planning and implementation process will result in significant costs and divert management attention and resources. These integration matters could have an adverse effect on our combined company for an undetermined period after completion of the acquisition. In addition, the actual cost savings of the acquisition could be less than anticipated, or otherwise offset by other factors.
Additional difficulties we may encounter as part of the integration process include the following:
•the costs of integration and compliance and the possibility that the full benefits anticipated to result from our acquisition of NDS will not be realized;
•any delay in the integration of management teams, strategies, operations, products and services;
•diversion of the attention of each company’s management as a result of our acquisition of NDS;
•differences in business backgrounds, corporate cultures and management philosophies that may delay successful integration;
•operating in foreign jurisdictions where we have no prior operating experience, including compliance, workforce and operational challenges;
•the ability to retain key employees;
•the ability to create and enforce uniform standards, controls, procedures, policies and information systems;
•the challenge of integrating complex systems, technology, networks and other assets of NDS into those of ours in a seamless manner that minimizes any adverse impact on customers, suppliers, employees and other constituencies;
•potential unknown liabilities and unforeseen increased expenses or delays associated with the acquisition, including costs to integrate NDS beyond current estimates and operating in; or
•the disruption of, or the loss of momentum in, each company’s ongoing businesses or inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies.
Any of these factors could adversely affect each company’s ability to maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, employees and other constituencies or our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the acquisition or could reduce each company’s earnings or otherwise adversely affect our business and financial results after the acquisition. These risks are not limited to our acquisition of NDS and could also apply to our future acquisitions.
Uncertainties associated with our acquisition of NDS may cause a loss of management personnel and other key employees, which could adversely affect our future business, operations and financial results.
The acquisition of NDS could disrupt our and NDS’ businesses. We are dependent on the experience and industry knowledge of senior management and other key employees to execute our business plans, which could be disrupted by the unanticipated departure of any key member of our management team or employee base, as well as management or key employees of NDS. Our and NDS’ current and prospective employees may experience uncertainty about their roles within our company, which may have an adverse effect on the ability of each of us to attract or retain key management and other key personnel.
Accordingly, no assurance can be given that we will be able to attract or retain our and NDS’ key management personnel and other key employees to the same extent that our companies have previously been able to attract or retain such employees. In addition, because of the specialized and technical nature of our business, our future performance is dependent on the continued service of, and on our ability to attract and retain, qualified management, engineering, technical, marketing and support personnel. Competition for such personnel is intense, and we may be unable to continue to attract or retain such personnel.
Our results after our acquisition of NDS may suffer if we do not effectively manage our expanded operations following the acquisition or the business of NDS may underperform relative to our expectations.
Following our acquisition of NDS, the size and complexity of our business will increase significantly beyond the current size of either our or NDS’ existing business. Our future success depends, in part, upon our ability to manage this expanded business, which will pose substantial challenges for management, including challenges related to the management and monitoring of new operations and new types of manufacturing processes and products and associated increased costs and complexity. There can be no assurances that we will be successful after completion of the acquisition or that we will realize the expected benefits currently anticipated from our acquisition of NDS.
Additionally, we may not be able to maintain the levels of revenue, earnings or operating efficiency that we and NDS have achieved or might achieve separately. The business and financial performance of NDS is subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the risk of the loss of, or changes to, its relationships with its customers. We may be unable to achieve the same growth, revenues and profitability that NDS has achieved in the past.
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
Removed heading “Comparison of the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025 to the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024”
Removed heading “Selling, general and administrative expenses”
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“Comparison of the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025 to the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024”see in full comparison
“Loss (gain) on disposal of assets and costs from exit and disposal activities - The gain on disposal in fiscal 2026 was due to the sale of properties held-for-sale partially offset by exit and disposal activities. See “Note 2. Restructuring and (Loss) Gain on Disposal of Assets and Costs from Exit and Disposal Activities” for additional information.”see in full comparison
“In addition to the available liquidity above, we have the ability to borrow up to $1.3 billion under our Senior Secured Credit Facility, subject to leverage ratio restrictions.”see in full comparison
Comparison of the Three Months Endedsee in full comparisonDecemberJune31,30,20252026 to the Three Months EndedDecemberJune31,30,20242025
•Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, increasedsee in full comparison8.8%28.8% to$774.9$358.3 million Net sales increased$85.1$171.2 million, or3.7%,20.6%, to$2,373.6$1,001.1 million, as compared to$2,288.5$829.9 million in the prioryear.yearDomesticquarter.Pipe sales decreased $17.1 million to $1,155.3 million. Domestic Allied Products & OtherStormwater sales increased$40.6$157.8 million, or7.9%,24.2%, to$551.1$809.4 million.InfiltratorStormwater sales include $94.7 million of revenue from the acquisition of NDS. Wastewater sales increased$70.0$13.4 million, or15.9%,7.5%, to$511.0$191.7 million.The overall increase in domestic net sales was primarily driven by growth in the core non-residential and residential construction end markets. International sales decreased $8.4 million, or 5.1%, to $156.2 million.
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ThirdFirst Quarter Fiscal 20262027 Results
•Net income increased 14.3% to $94.0 million
•Net income per diluted share increased 14.4% to $1.19
•Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, increased 9.3% to $209.2 million Net sales increased $2.8 million, or 0.4%, to $693.4 million, as compared to $690.5 million in the prior year quarter. Domestic Pipe sales decreased $12.9 million, or 3.8%, to $326.7 million. Domestic Allied Products & Other sales increased $14.1 million, or 9.4%, to $164.7 million. Infiltrator sales increased $2.9 million, or 1.9%, to $152.9 million, primarily due to growth in tanks and advanced treatment products. The overall increase in domestic net sales was primarily driven by growth in the Company's core non-residential construction end market. International sales decreased $1.3 million, or 2.5%, to $49.1 million.
Gross profit increased $17.6 million, or 7.3%, to $259.2 million as compared to $241.6 million in the prior year. The increase in gross profit is primarily driven by volume growth, favorable price/cost, and favorable mix of Allied Products & Other and Infiltrator.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $8.0 million, or 7.9% to $108.7 million, as compared to $100.8 million in the prior year. As a percentage of Net sales, Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 15.7% as compared to 14.6% in the prior year, primarily driven by transaction costs associated with the acquisition of NDS.
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, increased $17.7 million, or 9.3%, to $209.2 million, as compared to $191.5 million in the prior year. As a percentage of Net sales, Adjusted EBITDA was 30.2% as compared to 27.7% in the prior year.
Year-to-date Fiscal 2026 Results
•Net sales increased 3.7% to $2,373.6 million
•Net income from continuing operations increased 5.0%22.5% to $394.6$176.6 million
•Net income per diluted share increased 5.2% to $5.02
•Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, increased 8.8%28.8% to $774.9$358.3 million Net sales increased $85.1$171.2 million, or 3.7%,20.6%, to $2,373.6$1,001.1 million, as compared to $2,288.5$829.9 million in the prior year.year Domesticquarter. Pipe sales decreased $17.1 million to $1,155.3 million. Domestic Allied Products & OtherStormwater sales increased $40.6$157.8 million, or 7.9%,24.2%, to $551.1$809.4 million. InfiltratorStormwater sales include $94.7 million of revenue from the acquisition of NDS. Wastewater sales increased $70.0$13.4 million, or 15.9%,7.5%, to $511.0$191.7 million. The overall increase in domestic net sales was primarily driven by growth in the core non-residential and residential construction end markets. International sales decreased $8.4 million, or 5.1%, to $156.2 million.
Gross profit increased $61.7$77.6 million, or 7.1%,23.5%, to $929.7$408.0 million as compared to $868.0$330.4 million in the prior year. The increase in gross profit is primarily driven by favorablethe acquisition of NDS, volume and mix of construction marketgrowth, and Infiltratorfavorable sales,price/cost and manufacturing costs, partially offset by unfavorablehigher fixedtransportation cost absorption as well as the mix impact from the inclusion of Orenco.costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $43.0 million, or 14.9% to $331.9 million, as compared to $289.0 million. As a percentage of Net sales, Selling, general and administrative expense increased to 14.0% as compared to 12.6% in the prior year. The increase was primarily driven by the acquisition of Orenco, as well as realignment expenses and transaction costs associated with the acquisition of NDS.
Comparison of the Three Months Ended DecemberJune 31,30, 20252026 to the Three Months Ended DecemberJune 31,30, 20242025
Net sales - The following table presents Net sales to external customers by reportable segment for the three months ended DecemberJune 31,30, 20252026 and 2024.2025.
Our consolidated Net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2025 increased by $2.8 million, or 0.4%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2025. The overall decrease in Domestic Pipe Net sales was primarily driven by lower volume of sales in the residential and infrastructure end markets. Net sales of Infiltrator increased due to increased demand in the residential markets, primarily from growth in tanks and advanced treatment products. Allied Products & Other increased due to growth in the residential, non-residential and infrastructure end markets.
Cost of goods sold and Gross profit - The following table presents gross profit by reportable segment for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Our consolidated CostNet of goods soldsales for the three months ended DecemberJune 31,30, 20252026 decreasedincreased by $14.7$171.2 million, or 3.3%, and our consolidated Gross profit increased by $17.6 million, or 7.3%,20.6%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2025.2026. The increase in grossStormwater profitsales for Domestic Pipe iswas primarily driven by favorableNDS materialnet costssales partiallyof offset$94.7 bymillion transportationand costs.an increase in volume in both Pipe and Allied Products. The increase in grossWastewater profit for both Infiltrator and Allied Products & Othersales was primarily driven by volume.
Cost of goods sold and Gross profit - The following table presents gross profit by reportable segment for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.
Our consolidated Cost of goods sold for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $93.6 million, or 18.7%, and our consolidated Gross profit increased by $77.6 million, or 23.5%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2026. The increase in gross profit for Stormwater is primarily due to the acquisition of NDS, volume growth, and favorable price/cost and manufacturing costs, partially offset by higher transportation costs. The increase in gross profit for Wastewater was driven by volume.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended DecemberJune 31,30, 20252026 increased $8.0$26.9 million from the same period in fiscal 20252026 and as a percentage of Net sales, increased by 1.1%.0.6%. The increase in Selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to transactionthe operating expenses of NDS, integration costs of $7.2$3.2 million relatedand increased stock-based compensation due to the acquisition of NDS.performance.
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets and costs from exit and disposal activities - The loss on disposal in fiscal 2026 was due to exit and disposal activities. See “Note 2.3. Restructuring and Loss (Gain) on Disposal of Assets and Costs from Exit and Disposal Activities” for additional information.
Intangible amortization - Intangible amortization increased by $6.4 million primarily due to the increase in intangible assets due to the NDS acquisition.
Interest expense - Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $4.0 million from the same period in fiscal 2026. The increase was primarily due to increased debt levels.
Interest income and other, net - Interest income and other, net decreased by $5.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same period in fiscal 2026. The decrease was primarily due to decreased cash balances.
See “Note 11. Income Taxes” for additional information.
Comparison of the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025 to the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024
The following table summarizes our operating results as a percentage of Net sales that have been derived from our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the periods presented. We believe this presentation is useful to investors in comparing historical results.
Net sales - The following table presents Net sales to external customers by reportable segment for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Our consolidated Net sales for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 increased by $85.1 million, or 3.7%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2025. The overall decrease in Domestic Pipe Net sales was primarily driven by lower demand in the residential and infrastructure end markets partially offset by improved demand in the non-residential construction market. Net sales for Infiltrator were driven by volume in the residential markets and the acquisition of Orenco. For the international segment, the decrease was driven by decreased volume. Allied Products & Other increased due to demand in the residential and non-residential construction markets.
Cost of goods sold and Gross profit - The following table presents gross profit by reportable segment for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Our consolidated Cost of goods sold for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 increased by $23.4 million, or 1.6%, and our consolidated Gross profit increased by $61.7 million, or 7.1%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2025. The increase in gross profit for Domestic Pipe is primarily driven by favorable material cost partially offset by unfavorable fixed cost absorption. The increase in gross profit for Infiltrator was driven by volume and the acquisition of Orenco. For the International segment, the decrease was driven by decreased volume. The increase in gross profit for Allied Products & Other was driven by volume.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses for nine months ended December 31, 2025 increased $43.0 million from the same period in fiscal 2025 and as a percentage of Net sales, increased by 1.4%. The increase in Selling, general and administrative expenses was due to realignment expenses of $10.0 million, transaction costs of $17.3 million and operating expenses for Orenco.
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets and costs from exit and disposal activities - The gain on disposal in fiscal 2026 was due to the sale of properties held-for-sale partially offset by exit and disposal activities. See “Note 2. Restructuring and (Loss) Gain on Disposal of Assets and Costs from Exit and Disposal Activities” for additional information.
Income tax expense - The following table presents the effective tax rates for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
The change in the effective tax rate for the ninethree months ended DecemberJune 31,30, 20252026 was primarily drivenrelated byto the decrease of thea discrete income tax benefit related tofor the stock-basedchange compensationin windfall.valuation allowance on deferred tax assets for net losses on outside basis differences. See “Note 11. Income Taxes” for additional information.
Net loss from discontinued operations - The loss from discontinued operations was attributable to the NDS International entities classified as held for sale as of June 30, 2026.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin - Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, which are non-GAAP financial measures, have been presented in this Form 10-Q as supplemental measures of financial performance that are not required by, or presented in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to net income as measures of financial performance or cash flows from operations or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP. We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as net income from continuing operations before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, non-cash charges and certain other expenses. We calculate Adjusted EBITDA Margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Net sales.
(a)Includes costs associated with closure of one recycling facility, one offsite storage location and one distribution yard, as well as professional fees incurred in connection with supporting enterprise-wide restructuring and realignment initiatives. Excludes gain on sale of properties previously held-for-sale and equipment. See “Note 2.3. Restructuring and (Loss) Gain on Disposal of Assets and Costs from Exit and Disposal Activities” for additional information.
(c)Includes derivative fair value adjustments, foreign currency transaction (gains) losses, legal settlements, inventory step-up costs, and the proportionate share of interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization related to the South American Joint Venture, which is accounted for under the equity method of accounting and executive retirement expense.
In addition to the available liquidity above, we have the ability to borrow up to $1.3 billion under our Senior Secured Credit Facility, subject to leverage ratio restrictions.
As of DecemberJune 31,30, 2025,2026, we had $41.1$24.8 million in cash that was held by our foreign subsidiaries, including $26.1$9.8 million held by our Canadian subsidiaries. We continue to evaluate our strategy regarding foreign cash, but our earnings in foreign subsidiaries still remain indefinitely reinvested, except for Canada. We plan to repatriate earnings from Canada and believe that there will be no additional tax costs associated with the repatriation of such earnings other than any potential non-U.S. withholding taxes.
As of DecemberJune 31,30, 2025,2026, we had $1,598.1$900.9 million in liquidity, including $1,008.2$162.3 million of cash and $589.9$738.6 million in borrowings available under our Revolving Credit Agreement, net of outstanding letters of credit. We believe that our cash on hand, together with the availability of borrowings under our Credit Agreement and other financing arrangements and cash generated from operations, will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements, anticipated capital expenditures, and scheduled principal and interest payments on our indebtedness for at least the next twelve months.
As disclosed in “Note 15. Subsequent Events”, we primarily funded our acquisition of NDS in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2026 with cash on hand and the remainder with availability under our Revolving Credit Facility.
Working Capital - Working capital increaseddecreased to $1,291.7$655.3 million as of DecemberJune 31,30, 2025,2026, from $926.4$721.4 million as of March 31, 2025.2026. The increasedecrease in working capital is primarily due to increaseddecreased cash on hand and increased accounts payable offset by changes in inventory andincreased accounts receivable due to seasonality.
Operating Cash Flows - Cash flows from operating activities increaseddecreased $238.9$14.6 million during the ninethree months ended DecemberJune 31,30, 20252026 primarily driven by changes in working capital.
Investing Cash Flows - Cash flows used in investing activities during the ninethree months ended DecemberJune 31,30, 20252026 decreased by $216.3$14.9 million compared to the same period in fiscal 2025.2026. The decrease in cash used in investing activities was due to the proceeds from the sale of properties held-for-sale and the acquisition of Orenco in the prior year offset by theperiod acquisition of River Valley Pipe.
Capital expenditures totaled $196.7$57.2 million and $166.4$52.6 million for the ninethree months ended DecemberJune 31,30, 20252026 and 2024,2025, respectively. Our capital expenditures for the ninethree months ended DecemberJune 31,30, 20252026 were used primarily to support facility expansions, equipment replacements and technology improvement initiatives. We also acquired $36.6$2.8 million of property, plant and equipment under finance leases, which includes material handling transportation equipment to update our fleet of forklifts, trucks and trailers.
We currently anticipate that we will make capital expenditures of approximately $250$200 million in fiscal year 2026,2027, including approximately $95$110 million of open orders as of DecemberJune 31,30, 2025.2026. Such capital expenditures are expected to be financed using funds generated by operations.
Financing Cash Flows - During the nine months ended December 31, 2025, cash used in financing activities included $42.1 million of dividend payments, $31.2 million of payments of finance lease obligations and $7.0 million for shares withheld for tax purposes. Cash provided by financing activities includes proceeds from the commercial loan agreement of $27.2 million.
Financing Cash Flows - During the ninethree months ended DecemberJune 31,30, 2024,2026, cash used in financing activities included the repurchase of common stock of $69.9$233.2 million, $37.3$15.3 million of dividend payments, $17.8$10.7 million for shares withheld for tax purposes and $9.5 million of payments of finance lease obligations and $10.6 million for shares withheld for tax purposes.obligations.
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, cash used in financing activities included $14.0 million of dividend payments, $8.3 million of payments of finance lease obligations and $6.7 million for shares withheld for tax purposes.
Financing Transactions - There have been no changes in our debt disclosures from those disclosed in “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in our Fiscal 20252026 Form 10-K. We are in compliance with our debt covenants as of DecemberJune 31,30, 2025.2026.
As of December 31, 2025, we have $408.0 million of debt under our Term Loan facility maturing within twelve months on its scheduled maturity. We have classified this debt as long-term debt as we have the intent and the ability to refinance these borrowings on a long-term basis as supported by the available capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility.
Excluding the guarantees of 50% of certain debt of our unconsolidated South American Joint Venture as further discussed in “Note 8. Related Party Transactions” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, we do not have any other off-balance sheet arrangements. As of DecemberJune 31,30, 2025,2026, our South American Joint Venture had no outstanding debt subject to our guarantees. We do not believe that this guarantee will have a current or future effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or capital resources.
WMS insider buying and selling (Form 4)
Since 2026-04-11, insiders reported open-market purchases in 0 Form 4 filings and open-market sales in 0 filings. Totals add up every open-market (code P and S) line in those filings, using the prices reported in the filings. Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are listed below but not counted.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | Coyle Patrick M. Jr |
Shares withheld for tax | 26 | $130.75 | $3.4K |
| 2026-09-01 | Eversole Robert M |
Gift | 2,386 | — | — |
| 2026-09-01 | Eversole Robert M |
Gift | 2,386 | — | — |
| 2026-08-20 | Barbour D. Scott |
Gift | 2,000 | — | — |
| 2026-07-16 | Fratto Tanya D |
Grant/award | 1,110 | — | — |
| 2026-07-16 | Gast Kelly S. |
Grant/award | 1,110 | — | — |
| 2026-07-16 | Coleman Michael B. |
Grant/award | 1,110 | — | — |
| 2026-07-16 | Seetharam Anil |
Grant/award | 1,782 | — | — |
| 2026-07-16 | Chaibi Anesa |
Grant/award | 1,110 | — | — |
| 2026-07-16 | Perez De La Mesa Manuel J |
Grant/award | 1,782 | — | — |
| 2026-07-16 | Eversole Robert M |
Grant/award | 2,253 | — | — |
| 2026-07-16 | Fischer Alexander R |
Grant/award | 1,110 | — | — |
| 2026-06-12 | Barbour D. Scott |
Other | 511 | $135.72 | $69.4K |
| 2026-06-12 | Barbour D. Scott |
Other | 511 | $135.72 | $69.4K |
| 2026-05-26 | Taylor Craig J. |
Grant/award | 1,530 | — | — |
| 2026-05-26 | Talley Kevin C |
Grant/award | 1,217 | — | — |
| 2026-05-26 | Martz Bret |
Grant/award | 1,252 | — | — |
| 2026-05-26 | Cottrill Scott A |
Grant/award | 2,503 | — | — |
| 2026-05-26 | Barbour D. Scott |
Grant/award | 9,036 | — | — |
| 2026-05-26 | Coyle Patrick M. Jr |
Grant/award | 1,252 | — | — |
| 2026-05-26 | Makowski Tim A |
Grant/award | 847 | — | — |
| 2026-05-26 | King Brian W. |
Grant/award | 950 | — | — |
| 2026-05-22 | Barbour D. Scott |
Shares withheld for tax | 1,898 | $133.00 | $252.4K |
| 2026-05-22 | Taylor Craig J. |
Shares withheld for tax | 152 | $133.00 | $20.2K |
| 2026-05-22 | Talley Kevin C |
Shares withheld for tax | 324 | $133.00 | $43.1K |
| 2026-05-22 | Makowski Tim A |
Shares withheld for tax | 129 | $133.00 | $17.2K |
| 2026-05-22 | Waun Thomas J. Sr. |
Shares withheld for tax | 218 | $133.00 | $29.0K |
| 2026-05-22 | Cottrill Scott A |
Shares withheld for tax | 604 | $133.00 | $80.3K |
| 2026-05-22 | King Brian W. |
Shares withheld for tax | 230 | $133.00 | $30.6K |
| 2026-05-22 | Coyle Patrick M. Jr |
Shares withheld for tax | 112 | $133.00 | $14.9K |
| 2026-05-20 | Waun Thomas J. Sr. |
Shares withheld for tax | 100 | $136.83 | $13.7K |
| 2026-05-20 | Cottrill Scott A |
Shares withheld for tax | 339 | $136.83 | $46.4K |
| 2026-05-20 | Cottrill Scott A |
Grant/award | 10,075 | — | — |
| 2026-05-20 | Makowski Tim A |
Shares withheld for tax | 88 | $136.83 | $12.0K |
| 2026-05-20 | Makowski Tim A |
Grant/award | 3,729 | — | — |
| 2026-05-20 | Coyle Patrick M. Jr |
Shares withheld for tax | 64 | $136.83 | $8.8K |
| 2026-05-20 | Coyle Patrick M. Jr |
Grant/award | 3,233 | — | — |
| 2026-05-20 | King Brian W. |
Grant/award | 4,491 | — | — |
| 2026-05-20 | King Brian W. |
Shares withheld for tax | 101 | $136.83 | $13.8K |
| 2026-05-20 | Barbour D. Scott |
Grant/award | 29,327 | — | — |
| 2026-05-20 | Barbour D. Scott |
Shares withheld for tax | 1,130 | $136.83 | $154.6K |
| 2026-05-20 | Taylor Craig J. |
Shares withheld for tax | 120 | $136.83 | $16.4K |
| 2026-05-20 | Taylor Craig J. |
Grant/award | 4,039 | — | — |
| 2026-05-20 | Talley Kevin C |
Shares withheld for tax | 141 | $136.83 | $19.3K |
| 2026-05-20 | Talley Kevin C |
Grant/award | 5,903 | — | — |
| 2026-05-19 | Waun Thomas J. Sr. |
Shares withheld for tax | 117 | $131.59 | $15.4K |
| 2026-05-19 | Waun Thomas J. Sr. |
Grant/award | 4,555 | — | — |
| 2026-05-19 | Cottrill Scott A |
Shares withheld for tax | 277 | $131.59 | $36.5K |
| 2026-05-19 | Makowski Tim A |
Shares withheld for tax | 104 | $131.59 | $13.7K |
| 2026-05-19 | Coyle Patrick M. Jr |
Shares withheld for tax | 91 | $131.59 | $12.0K |
| 2026-05-19 | King Brian W. |
Shares withheld for tax | 116 | $131.59 | $15.3K |
| 2026-05-19 | Barbour D. Scott |
Shares withheld for tax | 934 | $131.59 | $122.9K |
| 2026-05-19 | Taylor Craig J. |
Shares withheld for tax | 167 | $131.59 | $22.0K |
| 2026-05-19 | Talley Kevin C |
Shares withheld for tax | 141 | $131.59 | $18.6K |
| 2026-05-19 | Martz Bret |
Shares withheld for tax | 114 | $131.59 | $15.0K |
Well-known investors holding WMS (13F)
| Investor | Quarter | Shares | Reported value | % of their 13F | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baillie Gifford | 2026-06-30 | 1,835,297 | $288.1M | 0.26% | Reduced 10% |
| AQR Capital Management (Cliff Asness) | 2026-06-30 | 266,824 | $41.3M | 0.01% | Added 19% |
| Gotham Asset Management (Joel Greenblatt) | 2026-06-30 | 182,934 | $28.7M | 0.07% | Reduced 38% |
| Millennium Management (Israel Englander) | 2026-06-30 | 133,227 | $20.9M | 0.01% | Reduced 40% |
| Citadel Advisors (Ken Griffin) | 2026-06-30 | 120,446 | $18.9M | 0.01% | Added 36% |
| Bridgewater Associates | 2026-06-30 | 26,071 | $4.1M | 0.02% | Reduced 64% |
| D. E. Shaw & Co. | 2026-06-30 | 7,740 | $1.1M | — | Sold out |
| First Eagle Investment Management | 2026-06-30 | 5,326 | $730.4K | — | Sold out |
| Two Sigma Investments | 2026-06-30 | 4,000 | $627.8K | 0.0% | Added 5% |