Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) Stock Forecast
WMS analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.82 / 5 from 11 analysts
- Price target
- $181.73 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +41.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $1.89
- 52-week range
- $125.19 – $175.38
WMS analyst ratings
11 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
WMS price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
WMS earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.79 | $1.44 | $1.94 | $1.98 | −9.8% | 9 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.15 | $0.87 | $1.26 | $1.27 | −9.3% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $6.29 | $5.31 | $6.80 | $6.27 | +0.3% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $7.35 | $6.41 | $7.81 | $6.29 | +16.9% | 9 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
WMS revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $930.3M | $899.5M | $958.4M | +9.4% | 10 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $789.2M | $768.8M | $804.3M | +13.8% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.46B | $3.43B | $3.50B | +13.3% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.67B | $3.61B | $3.74B | +6.1% | 10 |
WMS EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
WMS revenue: reported and forecast
WMS EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.87 | $1.84 | $1.81 | $1.79 | $1.79 | −4.4% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.37 | $1.19 | $1.16 | $1.15 | $1.15 | −15.7% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $6.43 | $6.44 | $6.32 | $6.29 | $6.29 | −2.2% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $7.37 | $7.53 | $7.42 | $7.38 | $7.35 | −0.2% | 0 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
WMS earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; WMS beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from WMS
11 analysts cover Advanced Drainage Systems; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.82 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $181.73, 41.8% above the latest close of $128.20. Analysts expect earnings of $6.29 per share for FY2027, +0.3% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $7.35 per share on revenue of $3.7 billion. Advanced Drainage Systems beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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WMS forecast FAQ
What is Advanced Drainage Systems's price target?
The average analyst price target for Advanced Drainage Systems is $181.73, 41.8% above the latest close of $128.20.
Is Advanced Drainage Systems a buy, hold or sell?
Of 11 analysts covering Advanced Drainage Systems, 9 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Advanced Drainage Systems's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $6.29 per share for FY2027 (range $5.31 to $6.80); for FY2028 the estimate is $7.35.
What is Advanced Drainage Systems's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $3.5 billion, growth of 13.3%; for FY2028 it is $3.7 billion.
When does Advanced Drainage Systems report earnings?
Advanced Drainage Systems is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.89.
Does Advanced Drainage Systems usually beat earnings estimates?
Advanced Drainage Systems reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.