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Why MWA Stock surged +2.94% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$22.78 +2.94% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS (MWA) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 76/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (36% profit margin, 14% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
ROARABLE B+ • BUY
Cap $3.56B
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • B+
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk B+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+8.1% Base Target
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Why MWA Stock surged +2.94% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS (MWA) surged +2.94% to $22.78, trading at 19% of its 52-week range ($20.9 – $31). High-quality cash engine (36% profit margin, 14% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 19% of its 52-week range ($20.9 – $31) with RSI-14 at 59.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5% around $22.78 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B+ (Buy) backed by 36.1% gross margin and $219.3M annual free cash flow.
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CATALYSTChartMill • 2d ago
Mueller Water Products (NYSE:MWA) Delivers Dividend Quality for Income InvestorsA disciplined dividend screen highlights durable payouts. See why Mueller Water Products (MWA) passes dividend, profitability, and health filters.
CATALYSTYahoo • 3d ago
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MARKET WIREYahoo • 4d ago
Implied Volatility Surging for Mueller Water Products Stock OptionsInvestors need to pay close attention to MWA stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
CATALYSTYahoo • 4d ago
Mueller Water Products (MWA) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?Mueller Water Products (MWA) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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CATALYSTSeekingAlpha • 8d ago
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MARKET WIREYahoo • 9d ago
Mueller Water Products Announces Dates for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2026 Earnings Release and Conference CallATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA) plans to release financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended September 30, 2026, after U.S. markets close on Wednesday,
MARKET WIREYahoo • 9d ago
Gorman-Rupp (GRC) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top EstimatesGorman-Rupp (GRC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +28.36% and +6.49%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
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MWA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -18.32%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-10-30O $22.86H $23.06L $22.60C $22.78VOL 1.14M
RES: $29.64SUP: $19.62SMA50: $22.65SMA200: $25.87
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
11.9%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +8.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (MWA)
Industrials Rank #22 of 485
⚔️ CXT vs MWA Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (MWA vs. CXT, CSTM, XE, SMR)
Industry: Metal Fabrications (47 Tracked Issuers)Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS (MWA) ranks #22 by composite RQD confidence (76/100, grade B+) and #171 by equity capitalization ($3.56B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CSTM leads on earnings valuation at 11.8x trailing P/E, while XE leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 38.5% ROIC and — gross margin. MWA currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 76/100 (B+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MWA
ACTIVE
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS | B+ | 76/100 | 18.6x | 36.1% | 14.0% | +2.94% | $3.56B | Benchmark Subject |
| CXT Crane NXT Co. | B | 74/100 | 23.9x | 42.5% | 19.1% | +3.31% | $3.47B | /cxt-vs-mwa → |
| CSTM Constellium SE (France) | B- | 70/100 | 11.8x | — | 28.7% | -1.68% | $3.23B | /cstm-vs-mwa → |
| XE X-Energy Inc. | D+ | 56/100 | 32.8x | — | 38.5% | +1.39% | $4.75B | /xe-vs-mwa → |
| SMR NuScale Power Corporation | E | 26/100 | — | 36.3% | -35.0% | +4.41% | $2.54B | /smr-vs-mwa → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-30 • CIK 0001350593In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS (MWA) reported GAAP revenue of $1.43B (+8.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.31B , and +12.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $191.7M, operating cash flow of $219.3M, and free cash flow of $219.3M (-8.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, MWA closed FY2025 with $1.85B in total assets against $450.9M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.22, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-09-30 | $1.43B | $191.7M | $219.3M | $219.3M | $1.85B | $450.9M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-09-30 | $1.31B | $115.9M | $238.8M | $238.8M | $1.62B | $448.7M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-09-30 | $1.28B | $85.5M | $109.0M | $109.0M | — | — |
3. MWA Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs MWA stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS (NYSE: MWA) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 76/100 at a spot price of $22.78 (+2.94% 1D, market cap $3.56B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 17/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, MWA ranks #22 in composite RQD confidence.
How does MWA compare to CXT and CSTM in the Industrials sector?
Within the Industrials sector (Metal Fabrications), MWA carries a Roarable B+ (76/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 18.6x, gross margin of 36.1%, and ROIC of 14.0%. By comparison, CXT (Crane NXT Co.) holds a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E 23.9x, ROIC 19.1%, cap $3.47B) and CSTM (Constellium SE (France)) posts a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 11.8x, ROIC 28.7%, cap $3.23B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CSTM leads on earnings multiple (11.8x) while XE leads on capital efficiency (38.5% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for MWA?
Per MWA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0001350593), MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS generated $1.43B in revenue (+8.7% YoY), $191.7M in net income, and $219.3M in free cash flow against $1.85B in total assets and $450.9M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is MWA trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
MWA last traded at $22.78 (+2.94% on volume of 1,821,012 shares), positioning the stock +0.57% above its 50-day simple moving average ($22.65) and -11.94% below its 200-day simple moving average ($25.87). Across its 52-week range of $20.90 to $31.00, MWA sits at the 18.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 59.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.0% ($21.64 to $23.92).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is MWA stock moving today?
Why MWA Stock surged +2.94% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (36% profit margin, 14% return on capital) with steady institutional support.