Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 Or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number 001-11499 WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.) 815 Chestnut Stre ...

Have you assessed how the international operations of Watts Water (WTS) performed in the quarter ended December 2024? For this maker of valves for plumbing, heating and water needs, possessing an expansive global footprint, parsing the trends of international revenues could be critical to gauge its financial resilience and growth prospects.In the modern, closely-knit global economic landscape, the capacity of a business to access foreign markets is often a key determinant of its financial well-being and gro ...

Core Insights - Watts Water Technologies, Inc. reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results, with earnings of $2.05 per share, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $1.91 per share [1] - The company achieved quarterly sales of $540.400 million, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $537.260 million [1] Financial Performance - The CEO highlighted record results for the quarter and full year, including record operating income, adjusted earnings per share, and full year sales [2] - Despite the positive financial results, shares of Watts Water Technologies fell by 1.8% to $220.61 [2] Analyst Reactions - Following the earnings announcement, analysts adjusted their price targets for Watts Water Technologies [3] - Stifel analyst Nathan Jones maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $218 to $219 [4] - Goldman Sachs analyst Brian Lee maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $197 to $217 [4]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved record full-year sales of $2.25 billion, up 10% on a reported basis but down 1% organically, primarily due to challenges in Europe [29][30] - Adjusted EPS increased by 7% to $8.86, reflecting operational contributions and reduced interest expenses [32] - Free cash flow reached a record $332 million, an 18% increase compared to 2023, with a conversion rate of 114% [9][34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Organic sales in the Americas decreased by 3%, while reported sales increased by 3%, aided by earlier shipments of large projects [24][25] - Europe experienced a significant decline, with organic and reported sales down 15%, attributed to fewer shipping days and destocking in the wholesale channel [26] - The Apnea segment showed resilience with 3% organic growth and 4% reported sales growth, benefiting from foreign exchange movements [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Americas market is expected to see sales ranging from down 3% to up 3%, while Europe is projected to decline between 8% and 2% [37] - The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to grow modestly, particularly in Australia and New Zealand, while Europe remains weak [22][37] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on strategic M&A, high-return investments, competitive dividends, and stable share buybacks as capital allocation priorities [10] - The acquisition of Icon Systems is expected to enhance digital offerings and provide growth opportunities in niche markets [12] - The company is implementing a restructuring program to exit a manufacturing facility in France, aiming to simplify operations and improve productivity [13][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding market conditions, noting that while institutional projects remain strong, multifamily construction is expected to decline significantly [90] - The company anticipates continued challenges in Europe due to heat pump destocking and a weak construction market, particularly in the first half of 2025 [102][104] - Management emphasized the importance of controlling costs and driving productivity through the One Watts performance system to navigate current market conditions [46][47] Other Important Information - The company plans to eliminate approximately $10 million to $15 million in sales from low-performing products as part of its 80/20 model [16] - The adjusted effective tax rate for the fourth quarter was 24.6%, up 230 basis points compared to the previous year, primarily due to the recognition of additional R&D credits [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you touch on the margin profile of what you're exiting with the 80/20 action? - Management indicated that the exited products are generally breakeven margin businesses, with some incremental sales expected to carry into next year [54] Question: What is the impact of fewer shipping days on sales? - Management noted that fewer shipping days negatively impacted sales by approximately 5% across all regions, particularly in the Americas [24] Question: How will the company handle the new tariffs on aluminum and steel? - Management plans to raise prices to offset the impact of tariffs and remains cautious about potential slowdowns in the construction industry [60][61] Question: What is the outlook for European margins? - Management aims to restore European margins to pre-decline levels, focusing on restructuring and adjusting the cost structure [93] Question: Can you provide details on the Icon acquisition and its integration? - The acquisition is expected to be EBITDA neutral and offers opportunities for leveraging technology across the company's portfolio [69][116]

WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES Q4 2024 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL Certain statements in this presentation constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are related to forecasts of sales, margins, earnings, earnings per share, effective tax rate, capital expenditures, cash flow, water market growth, acquisition strategy and integration, construction outlook, inflation and management goals and objectives. Watts cautions investors tha ...

Watts Water Technologies (WTS 10.37%) stock was up by 10.4% as of 11:45 a.m. ET Tuesday after the company delivered top- and bottom-line beats after the close of trading Monday.Heading into its fourth-quarter report, analysts forecast the water systems equipment supplier would earn $1.91 per share, adjusted for one-time items, on sales of $537.1 million. In fact, it earned $2.05 per share on quarterly sales of $540 million. A complicated Q4 pictureNot all the news was good. Watts' sales slipped by 1% year o ...

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) reported fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.05 compared with $1.97 in the prior-year quarter. The bottom line topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.3%.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.The company’s quarterly net sales declined 1.3% year over year to $540.4 million. The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.6%. Organic sales were down 5% year over year.Acquisitions in the Americas added $23 ...

Watts Water (WTS) reported $540.4 million in revenue for the quarter ended December 2024, representing a year-over-year decline of 1.3%. EPS of $2.05 for the same period compares to $1.97 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.58% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $537.27 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.91, the EPS surprise was +7.33%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Stre ...

Watts Water (WTS) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.05 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.91 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.97 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 7.33%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of valves for plumbing, heating and water needs would post earnings of $1.99 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.03, delivering a surprise of 2.01%.Ov ...

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Diane McClintock SVP FP&A & Investor Relations email:investorrelations@wattswater.com WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2024 RESULTS Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights Full Year 2024 Highlights Note changes in performance are relative to fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 North Andover, Mass., February 10, 2025 -- Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) – through its subsidiaries, one of the world's leading manufacturers and ...