Fintel reports that on December 12, 2025, Jefferies initiated coverage of Watts Water Technologies (NYSE:WTS) with a Hold recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 4.45% Upside
As of December 6, 2025, the average one-year price target for Watts Water Technologies is $290.29/share. The forecasts range from a low of $239.57 to a high of $336.00. The average price target represents an increase of 4.45% from its latest reported closing price of $277.92 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Watts Water Technologies is 2,010MM, a decrease of 14.61%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 7.08.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 903 funds or institutions reporting positions in Watts Water Technologies. This is an decrease of 6 owner(s) or 0.66% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to WTS is 0.24%, an increase of 1.56%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 2.14% to 32,747K shares. 
The put/call ratio of WTS is 1.19, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management holds 2,324K shares representing 8.48% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 2,381K shares , representing a decrease of 2.44%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in WTS by 15.73% over the last quarter.
Boston Partners holds 907K shares representing 3.31% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 888K shares , representing an increase of 2.12%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in WTS by 56.09% over the last quarter.
IJH - iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF holds 893K shares representing 3.26% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 892K shares , representing an increase of 0.09%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in WTS by 13.78% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 882K shares representing 3.22% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 865K shares , representing an increase of 1.90%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in WTS by 9.67% over the last quarter.
Price T Rowe Associates holds 881K shares representing 3.22% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 336K shares , representing an increase of 61.91%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in WTS by 181.63% over the last quarter.
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