4 Solid Interest Coverage Stocks to Buy Even as Rate-Hike Fears Ease
L.B. Foster, Clean Harbors, Brinker International and Mueller Water Products stand out for strong interest coverage as rate-hike fears ease.
Stock Taper 
MWA
$21.76
▲ UP 0.46% (0.10)
KEY STATISTICS
Market Cap$3.43 B
52w High$31.00
52w Low$20.90
Dividend Yield1.11%
FrequencyQuarterly
P/E13.86
Volume1.65M
Shares Out.156.47M
COMPANY
LEADERSHIP
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Paul McAndrew
COMPENSATION 2026
Salary$931,327
Stock Awards$2,970,915
Incentive Plan Pay$2,038,676
All Other Comp.$64,388
Total$6,855,283
ABOUT
SECTOR
Industrials
WENT PUBLIC
May 26, 2006
METHOD OF GOING PUBLIC
IPO
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
3,500
PRICE TARGET
Target High$35.00
Target Low$21.00
Target Median$27.00
Target Consensus$27.50
UPCOMING EARNINGS
DateNov 5, 2026
DayThursday
Rev. Est.$376.63M
NOV
5
THU
ETFS HOLDING THIS STOCK
ETFS HOLDING
263
LISTED HERE
10
RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP
SHARES OWNED
57.24%
HOLDERS
622
TOP 8 OF 622 · RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
PRICE
$21.76 ▲ UP 0.46% (+$0.10)About Mueller Water Products, Inc.
https://www.muellerwaterproducts.com ↗Mueller Water Products designs and sells water transmission, distribution, and measurement products and services for municipalities and industries across North America and internationally.
INDUSTRY
Industrial - Machinery
A PRODUCT MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC. IS KNOWN FOR
Sentryx™ Software Enabled Super Centurion® Hydrant
Mueller's smart fire hydrant, part of the Sentryx™ Water Intelligence Platform, integrates sensors to monitor pressure and leaks, transmitting data to enable proactive water system management and support digital transformation.
Mueller Water Products in 2025
SENTIMENT: + POSITIVE
LEADERSHIP · NOVEMBER 2025
Mueller Water Products Announces CEO Succession Plan Amidst Record-Breaking 2025 Financial Results
On the same day Mueller Water Products reported record fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, the company announced that President and Chief Operating Officer Paul McAndrew would succeed Martie Edmunds Zakas as CEO in February 2026. This dual announcement of a major leadership transition coupled with exceptionally strong financial performance created a significant spotlight moment, focusing investor attention on the company's future strategy and leadership continuity.
LEADERSHIP STRATEGY · NOVEMBER 2025 · ANNOUNCED
Mueller Water Products Announces CEO Succession, Appointing Paul McAndrew to Lead Next Phase of Growth
Mueller Water Products' Board of Directors announced a planned leadership transition, appointing President and COO Paul McAndrew to the role of President and CEO, effective February 9, 2026. This move follows the retirement of Martie Edmunds Zakas and is the result of the board's long-term succession planning to ensure a smooth transition and continued focus on strategic objectives.
Latest News
EARLIER COVERAGE
MWA or NDSN: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in stocks from the Manufacturing - General Industrial sector have probably already heard of Mueller Water Products (MWA) and Nordson (NDSN). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
Contrasting Kornit Digital (NASDAQ:KRNT) and Mueller Water Products (NYSE:MWA)
Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA - Get Free Report) and Kornit Digital (NASDAQ: KRNT - Get Free Report) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations. Valuation and Earnings This table compares Mueller
Head-To-Head Comparison: Manitowoc (NYSE:MTW) versus Mueller Water Products (NYSE:MWA)
Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA - Get Free Report) and Manitowoc (NYSE: MTW - Get Free Report) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and risk. Profitability This table compares Mueller Water Products and
RATINGS SNAPSHOT
Overall rating: A-
Discounted Cash Flow4
Return On Equity5
Return On Assets5
Debt To Equity1
Price To Earnings3
Price To Book2
Overall Score4
MOST RECENT ANALYST GRADES
GRADE SUMMARY
UNDERPERFORM 1
OUTPERFORM 1
2 GRADES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS
SECTORS PEERS
| PEER | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
 AGX | $389.48 | COMPARE |
 CSW | $303.24 | COMPARE |
 FELE | $99.85 | COMPARE |
 MDU | $18.68 | COMPARE |
 SKYW | $96.88 | COMPARE |
 ATMU | $46.54 | COMPARE |
 KAI | $273.09 | COMPARE |
 WSC | $17.42 | COMPARE |
TRADES BY CONGRESS
HOUSE TRADES
Michael McCaul
Sale
2026-06-18
Michael T. McCaul
Sale
2026-06-18
INSIDER TRADES
★
OTHER: FORMER OFFICER/SENIOR ADVISOR
Helms Todd P
Sale · 10.0K shares
2026-09-01
★
DIRECTOR
Ortiz Christine
Sale · 550 shares
2026-09-01
★
DIRECTOR
Ortiz Christine
Sale · 12.0K shares
2026-08-31
★
OFFICER: VP, CAO AND CORP. CONTROLLER
Feyerherm Richelle R.
Sale · 3.0K shares
2026-08-26