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ZWS Stock Forecast: Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 15 Sept 2026
$46
+0.20% on the day

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $58 — +25.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 14 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$7.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
95 / 100
Median analyst target
$58
Analysts covering
10
Revenue$491.0M+10.5% y/y
Operating income$154.1M
Net income$113.3M
Free cash flow$159.4M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−2.4%
1M
−9.2%
YTD
+0.0%
1Y
−1.6%
From 52W high
−13.0%
From 52W low
+6.2%
$44
$53
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ZWS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 14 Sept 2026
95 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
96
Quality
93
Issuance
84
Growth
77
Volatility
76
Accruals
64
Value
62
Momentum
62
Size
18

Revisions (96): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Momentum (62): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (18): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

ZWS stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ZWS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$45$50$55$60$65Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ZWSHigh $65Median $58Low $52

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says10 analysts
4 Buy6 Hold0 Sell
Low $52Median $58High $65

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +25.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
9 Sept 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform$58 → $60
31 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
31 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$59 → $61
30 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
30 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$56 → $58
30 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$56 → $62
30 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
20 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$59 → $56
20 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
30 June 2026BarclaysInitiatesOverweight—
30 June 2026BarclaysInitiatesOverweight$59
23 Apr 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral—
23 Apr 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
23 Apr 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
14 Apr 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
6 Feb 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform—
5 Feb 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
5 Jan 2026RBC CapitalInitiatesSector Perform—
12 Dec 2025JefferiesInitiatesBuy—
17 Sept 2025OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ZWS appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

ZWS vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 15 Sept 2026, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. returned −1.6% against +16.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ZWS vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
9095100105110115120125Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ZWSS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

ZWS analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+4.2%
Analysts raising
11
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. (ZWS) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
28.6×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.3×

Cheaper than 29% of US stocks

Price / book
4.6×

Cheaper than 22% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
16.8×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
10.5%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
124.4%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Gross margin
58.7%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Operating margin
31.4%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Net margin
15.5%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
16.9%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Return on assets
8.7%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.0%

Higher than 21% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. (ZWS) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. has a market value of $7.7B and an enterprise value of $7.8B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.8B. The latest quarter grew 10.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $276.1M, a 15.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.61.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $378.5M, after $22.9M of capital spending.

  • Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. spent $149.6M on share buybacks and $70.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 166.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 28.6×; forward P/E: 22.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.95%, paying out 26% of earnings.

  • Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. employs 2,600 people — $687K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 15 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

ZWS vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelPollution & Treatment Controls
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ZWSZurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp.$7.7B
95
CECOCECO Environmental Corp.$4.1B
30
VLTOVeralto Corp.$23.9B
58
PCTPurecycle Technologies, Inc.$1.2B
9
ADURAduro Clean Technologies, Inc.$459.6M
23
AVAVAeroVironment, Inc.*$7.8B
37
ERIIEnergy Recovery, Inc.$374.6M
65

* Nearest Industrials names by size — few pollution & treatment controls companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest ZWS news & analysis

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Named One of America's Greatest Companies 2026 by Newsweek

Business Wire · 2 Sept 2026positive

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions announced it was named one of America's Greatest Companies 2026 by Newsweek, in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group. The ranking recognizes 650 U.S. companies for financial leadership, innovation, workforce excellence and sustainability, and Zurn Elkay earned the distinction in its first appearance on the list.

Why it matters — This independent recognition highlights Zurn Elkay's performance across financial leadership, innovation, workforce excellence and sustainability, which could bolster its reputation among investors and stakeholders.

Is Zurn Water (ZWS) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted Zurn Water (ZWS) as possessing solid growth attributes that could help it outperform the market, citing three reasons to consider it a solid growth stock.

Why it matters — A positive growth assessment from a well-known research firm could draw investor attention to ZWS's growth potential.

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16

Seeking Alpha · 14 Aug 2026neutral

The article provides a weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, listing companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Why it matters — ZWS watchers would care because the dividend status and activity of companies like Zurn Elkay Water Solutions are tracked in these weekly summaries, affecting dividend-focused investor interest.

Zurn Water (ZWS) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted Zurn Water (ZWS) as a strong growth stock, suggesting it could produce exceptional returns due to its solid growth attributes.

Why it matters — ZWS investors would care because the piece reinforces the company's growth profile, which could influence market perception and investor interest.

Stock Picks From Seeking Alpha's July 2026 New Analysts

Seeking Alpha · 6 Aug 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha welcomed 33 new analysts in July 2026 and featured their top stock picks and investment strategies, highlighting companies such as SELLAS Life Sciences, Chevron, B2Gold, Amazon, and QXO with detailed investment theses centered on catalysts, balance sheet strength, and sector-specific factors.

Why it matters — The item does not reference Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp., so it has no direct bearing on ZWS-specific news or outlook.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ZWS stock

What is the ZWS stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $58, with estimates ranging from $52 to $65. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ZWS stock a buy right now?

Of the 10 analysts covering Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp., 4 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ZWS?

As at 14 Sept 2026, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. ranks 95 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (96 of 100).

Will ZWS stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +25.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. 95 out of 100 as at 14 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ZWS stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ZWS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $52 to $65 over the next 12 months.

How has ZWS stock performed over the past year?

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. returned -1.6% over the 12 months to 15 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. do?

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a water management company that designs, procures, manufactures, and markets products focused on clean water, hygiene, safety, and conservation. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions serves commercial, institutional, and public spaces with a broad portfolio that includes drinking water systems, filtration products, water dispensers, faucets, backflow preventers, fire system valves, pressure reducing valves, thermostatic mixing valves, and drainage and plumbing solutions.

What is the latest news on ZWS?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 2 Sept 2026): "Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Named One of America's Greatest Companies 2026 by Newsweek". Zurn Elkay Water Solutions announced it was named one of America's Greatest Companies 2026 by Newsweek, in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group. The ranking recognizes 650 U.S. companies for financial leadership, innovation, workforce excellence and sustainability, and Zurn Elkay earned the distinction in its first appearance on the list.

Company

About Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp.

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a water management company that designs, procures, manufactures, and markets products focused on clean water, hygiene, safety, and conservation. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions serves commercial, institutional, and public spaces with a broad portfolio that includes drinking water systems, filtration products, water dispensers, faucets, backflow preventers, fire system valves, pressure reducing valves, thermostatic mixing valves, and drainage and plumbing solutions. The company also supports healthy hydration and sustainable water use through solutions that improve water quality, control flow, and help protect building systems. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions operates in the United States, Canada, and international markets, where its specification-driven products are used in new construction, renovation, and maintenance applications across a wide range of facilities.

CEO Mr. Todd A. Adams · 2,600 employees · United States · https://www.zurnelkay.com