Core Insights - Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) reported strong financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, with a revenue increase of 8.7% year-over-year, reaching $850.4 million, driven by growth in core markets and acquisitions [2][3][9]. Financial Performance - Net sales increased by $67.8 million, or 8.7%, compared to the prior year quarter, with domestic pipe sales rising 1.6% to $413.0 million and allied products sales increasing 13.0% to $199.0 million [3][10]. - Infiltrator sales surged by 25.2% to $179.7 million, attributed to the acquisition of Orenco Systems and strong growth in tanks and advanced treatment products [3][10]. - Gross profit rose by $46.2 million, or 15.7%, to $340.1 million, primarily due to volume growth and favorable pricing [4][11]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 26.7% to $119.2 million, largely due to the acquisition of Orenco and related transaction costs [5][12]. - Net income per diluted share increased by 19.2% to $1.99, supported by the factors mentioned above and a $17.6 million gain on the sale of assets [6][13]. Adjusted Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 17.1% to $287.5 million, with a margin of 33.8%, compared to 31.4% in the prior year [7][13]. - Year-to-date fiscal 2026 results showed net sales of $1.68 billion, a 5.2% increase, with net income rising 2.4% to $300.6 million [9][10]. Acquisition Strategy - ADS announced plans to acquire NDS, a leading U.S. supplier of residential stormwater and irrigation products, in a transaction valued at approximately $1.0 billion, aimed at enhancing its product portfolio and market capabilities [2][17]. - The acquisition is expected to unlock over $25 million in annual cost synergies and is anticipated to close in the first quarter of calendar year 2026 [17][18]. Outlook - The company updated its fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting net sales between $2.9 billion and $2.99 billion and Adjusted EBITDA between $900 million and $940 million [19].