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Group 1: Event Overview - The forum, hosted by Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, focused on advancing standardized treatment protocols for thyroid diseases, bringing together top experts and healthcare professionals [1] - The event served as a premier platform for academic exchange and technological innovation in thyroid care [1] Group 2: Baird Medical's Participation - Baird Medical showcased its advanced microwave ablation technology, which offers precise, efficient, and minimally invasive treatment options for thyroid conditions [2] - The technology allows for larger ablation zones and shorter treatment times, setting a new standard for minimally invasive procedures [2] Group 3: Company Commitment and Positioning - Baird Medical expressed its dedication to advancing solutions for thyroid disease management through its sponsorship of the forum [3] - The company aims to support medical professionals with necessary tools and expertise to improve global patient outcomes [3] - Sponsoring the event enhances Baird Medical's collaborations and solidifies its position as a leader in minimally invasive treatments for thyroid diseases [3] Group 4: Company Profile - Baird Medical is a leading provider of minimally invasive microwave ablation technology, addressing conditions such as thyroid nodules, breast disease, uterine fibroids, and liver cancer [4] - The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ and focuses on enhancing patient care through precision, efficiency, and safety in its medical devices [4]

Financial Performance Highlights - Q4 Net Sales increased by 15.5% year-over-year to $348.2 million[8, 11] - Full-year Net Sales reached $1,315 million, a 3.1% increase year-over-year[8, 11] - Q4 Gross Margin improved by 250 bps year-over-year to 31.8%[8, 11] - Full-year Gross Margin increased by 520 bps year-over-year to 34.9%[8, 11] - Q4 Adjusted EBITDA increased by 30.9% year-over-year, reaching $72.5 million[8, 12] - Full-year Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share increased by 52.4% year-over-year to $0.96[8, 12] - Free Cash Flow for the full year was $191.4 million, a $130 million increase year-over-year[8, 15] Segment Performance (Q4 FY2024) - Water Flow Solutions (WFS) Net Sales increased by 24.0% year-over-year to $200.3 million, with Adjusted Operating Income increasing by 51.3% to $41.6 million[13] - Water Management Solutions (WMS) Net Sales increased by 5.7% year-over-year to $147.9 million, with Adjusted Operating Income increasing by 36.1% to $29.8 million[14] Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook - Net Sales are projected to be between $1,340 million and $1,360 million, representing a 1.9% to 3.4% year-over-year increase[18, 20] - Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $300 million and $305 million, a 5.4% to 7.1% year-over-year increase[19, 20]

ATLANTA, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA) announced that its Board of Directors has declared an increase to the Company’s quarterly dividend by approximately 4.7% to $0.067 per share from $0.064, payable on or about November 20, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 8, 2024. About Mueller Water Products, Inc. Mueller Water Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distri ...

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Have you been paying attention to shares of Mueller Water Products (MWA) ? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 1.1% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $21.71 in the previous session. Mueller Water Products has gained 50.7% since the start of the year compared to the 14.5% move for the Zacks Industrial Products sector and the 1.3% return for the Zacks Steel - Pipe and Tube industry. What's Driving the Outperformance? The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings sur ...

Investors interested in Industrial Products stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Is Mueller Water Products (MWA) one of those stocks right now? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Industrial Products peers, we might be able to answer that question. Mueller Water Products is one of 219 companies in the Industrial Products group. The Industrial Products group currently sits at #12 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks S ...

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ATLANTA, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA), a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water, announced today it has released its fourth Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, sharing the company's ongoing progress to becoming a more sustainable, innovative and impactful organization. 2023 ESG Report Highlights Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by ~3 percent year-over-yea ...

Core Viewpoint - Mueller Water Products (MWA) has shown strong stock performance, with a 45.1% increase since the beginning of the year, outperforming both the Zacks Industrial Products sector and the Zacks Steel - Pipe and Tube industry [1][3]. Financial Performance - The company has consistently exceeded earnings expectations, reporting an EPS of $0.32 against a consensus estimate of $0.23 in its latest earnings report [2]. - For the current fiscal year, Mueller Water Products is projected to achieve earnings of $0.93 per share on revenues of $1.27 billion, reflecting a 47.62% increase in EPS despite a slight revenue decline of -0.27% [3]. - The next fiscal year forecasts an EPS of $1.06 and revenues of $1.35 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 13.98% in EPS and 5.82% in revenues [3]. Valuation Metrics - The stock currently trades at a valuation of 22.5 times the current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is higher than the peer industry average of 16.2 times [7]. - On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock trades at 20.4 times, compared to the peer group's average of 10.6 times [7]. - The PEG ratio stands at 1.5, suggesting that the stock is not among the top tier from a value perspective [7]. Zacks Rank and Style Scores - Mueller Water Products holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), supported by favorable earnings estimate revisions from analysts [8]. - The stock has a Value Score of D, while its Growth and Momentum Scores are A and B, respectively, resulting in a combined VGM Score of B [6][9]. - The alignment of a Zacks Rank of 1 and Style Scores of A or B indicates potential for further stock price appreciation in the near term [9].