Illinois Tool Works Faces Headwinds—2 Alternatives Stand Out

Industrial component manufacturer Illinois Tool Works NYSE: ITW has faced a difficult October, with analysts at multiple firms lowering price targets or downgrading ratings. However, the reasoning behind the massive $80 price target reduction from analysts at JPMorgan Chase NYSE: JPM was less about the strength of the business overall and more about its place in the broader sector—and in the overall health of industrials names heading to the end of the year.

MarketBeat • Oct 19, 2026

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WATTS WATER ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL.

Business Wire • Oct 7, 2026

Watts Water Technologies Announces Retirement of Kenneth R. Lepage and Succession Process

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Announces Retirement of Kenneth R. Lepage and Succession Process.

Business Wire • Oct 1, 2026

5 Stocks to Buy as U.S. Manufacturing Stays on Growth Track

U.S. manufacturing stays on track, with lean inventories and solid production supporting Caterpillar, Kubota, Nordson and two other industrial stocks.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 9, 2026

Why Is Watts Water (WTS) Down 5.7% Since Last Earnings Report?

Watts Water (WTS) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 4, 2026

Watts Water Technologies: Execution First, Multiple Later

Watts Water Technologies delivered record Q2 2026 results, with revenue up 19% YoY and strong organic growth across all segments. Management raised FY26 guidance, projecting total revenue growth of 14–17% and organic growth of 8–11%, driven by robust data center demand. Despite operational strength, WTS trades at a 24% premium to fair value, with a future CAGR estimate of 9.16%, just below the ideal threshold.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 1, 2026

Watts Water (WTS) Is Up 13.43% in One Week: What You Should Know

Does Watts Water (WTS) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 12, 2026

Watts Water Technologies: Data Centers Driving Growth, Europe Is Recovering (Rating Upgrade)

I upgrade Watts Water Technologies to buy, driven by surging data center sales, European recovery, and raised FY2026 guidance. Data center revenues tripled year-over-year, now representing 8% of FY2026 sales, with management projecting continued rapid growth. WTS's European segment returned to organic growth, with margin expansion and limited disruption from product rationalization efforts.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 12, 2026

Unlocking Watts Water (WTS) International Revenues: Trends, Surprises, and Prospects

Examine the evolution of Watts Water's (WTS) overseas revenue trends and their effects on Wall Street's forecasts and the stock's prospects.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 11, 2026

Watts Water Technologies Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Watts Water Technologies NYSE: WTS reported record second-quarter sales, operating income and earnings per share, driven by pricing, data center demand and contributions from recent acquisitions. The company raised its full-year sales and margin outlook, though executives said residential and non-institutional construction markets remain under pressure.

MarketBeat • Aug 9, 2026