WMS – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Contender 11 Years

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets thermoplastic corrugated pipes and related water management products in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through Pipe, Infiltrator, International, and Allied Products

...

Company Info

Symbol WMS
Company Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Sector Industrials
Industry Building Products & Equipment
Website Visit
Market Cap $10,975.6M

Price Data

Price $141.16
Price Change -0.27
Price Change % -0.19%
Next Earnings Nov 6, 2025
Low (52W) $93.92
High (52W) $166.03

Dividend Data

Div Yield 51.01%
5Y Avg Yield 42.27%
Current Div $0.180
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $0.720
Previous Div $0.180
Ex-Date Aug 29, 2025

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 14.1
DGR 1Y 13.3%
DGR 3Y 13.9%
DGR 5Y 13.6%
DGR 10Y 14.2%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials -8.8%
TTR 3Y - With Specials 6.3%
TTR 1Y - No Specials -8.8%
TTR 3Y - No Specials 6.3%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $75.26
FV (P/E 10) % 88.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $27.65
FV (Peter Lynch) % 411.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $81.66
FV (Blended) % 73.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y 1.0%
NPM 14.8%
CF/Share $8.66
ROE 29.2%
Current R 3.2x
Debt/Capital 44.0%
ROTC 14.6%
P/E 25.5x
P/BV 6.1x
PEG 2.14
📊 Financial data last updated: October 16, 2025 10:55 am

Calculate your WMS Dividend Returns

Quickly and easily calculate WMS dividend yield using our WMS calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your WMS investments snowball over time.

Show Idealized Scenario (Assumes all future extra investments and dividends are made on Day 1 and reinvested instantly — this creates a best-case scenario for compounding growth.)

Portfolio Growth Over Time

Data last updated: October 16, 2025 7:20 pm

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,00072$139.60$0.180.52%0.52%$56$5681$11,256
2$13,07281$162.13$0.200.50%0.59%$70$12588$14,342
3$16,65688$188.29$0.230.49%0.67%$86$21295$17,942
4$20,83795$218.67$0.260.48%0.76%$105$316101$22,142
5$25,715101$253.95$0.300.47%0.86%$125$442106$27,040
6$31,403106$294.93$0.340.46%0.98%$149$591111$32,752
7$38,037111$342.52$0.390.45%1.11%$176$767115$39,413
8$45,773115$397.79$0.440.44%1.26%$207$974119$47,180
9$54,793119$461.98$0.500.43%1.44%$242$1,215122$56,235
10$65,309122$536.53$0.570.43%1.63%$281$1,497124$66,790

WMS Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
08/29/202508/29/2025$0.1800.47%0.50%$143.97
05/30/202505/30/2025$0.1800.60%0.65%$109.96
02/28/202502/28/2025$0.1600.57%0.57%$111.39
12/02/202412/02/2024$0.1600.46%0.48%$134.00
08/30/202408/30/2024$0.1600.38%0.41%$156.76
05/31/202405/31/2024$0.1600.33%0.37%$173.49
02/29/202402/29/2024$0.1400.34%0.34%$163.24
11/30/202311/30/2023$0.1400.45%0.46%$121.11
08/31/202308/31/2023$0.1400.41%0.44%$128.16
05/31/202305/31/2023$0.1400.52%0.58%$96.77
02/28/202302/28/2023$0.1200.54%0.54%$88.73
11/30/202211/30/2022$0.1200.48%0.49%$97.26
08/31/202208/31/2022$0.1200.34%0.35%$135.70
05/31/202205/31/2022$0.1200.41%0.44%$109.51
02/28/202202/28/2022$0.1100.38%0.38%$116.72
11/30/202111/30/2021$0.1100.34%0.36%$123.71
08/31/202108/31/2021$0.1100.35%0.39%$114.15
05/28/202105/28/2021$0.1100.34%0.39%$113.42
02/26/202102/26/2021$0.0900.33%0.33%$110.02
11/30/202011/30/2020$0.0900.52%0.52%$69.75
Page 1 of 1

WMS 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)

This analysis of WMS demonstrates the power of dividend reinvestment over a 10-year period with a $10,000 initial investment. The dividend reinvestment strategy delivered a 19.9% CAGR, representing strong long-term performance. The DRIP strategy provided 18% more total return compared to collecting dividends as cash, highlighting the compounding effect of reinvestment.

With DRIP No DRIP

Total Return with and without DRIP (WMS)

Over the selected period, investing $10,000 in WMS would grow to $65,576 with DRIP (555.8%), and $60,536 without DRIP (505.4%).

WMS Dividend Reinvestment Snowball

Investing $10,000 + $100/mo in WMS with historic price growth (16.20%) and dividend growth (13.67%) produces dramatically different outcomes depending on whether you reinvest dividends.

After 20 Years

Your Investment: $34,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $380,139

Annual Dividend: $1,254

Yield on Cost: 3.69%

Total Dividends: $7,862

No DRIP

Portfolio: $362,919

Total Dividends: $7,484

After 30 Years

Your Investment: $46,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $1,782,533

Annual Dividend: $4,717

Yield on Cost: 10.25%

Total Dividends: $32,419

No DRIP

Portfolio: $1,653,481

Total Dividends: $30,081

Milestones on the way

By year 13, the compounding really starts to show. Your total dividends collected reach $2,551 against a total investment of $25,600. At this point, your portfolio is throwing off $480 per year in dividends alone.

By year 17, the annual dividend climbs to around your initial contribution. For a starting investment of $10,000, the yearly dividend now sits at approximately $836, a powerful “income on autopilot” milestone.

After two decades, cumulative dividends total $7,862 versus $34,000 invested, nearly a 23% recovery of capital purely from income. Yield on cost reaches 3.69%.

At year 25, the income engine takes over. The portfolio’s annual dividend of $2,441 is greater than total contributions to date ($40,000), and cumulative dividends exceed $16,221.

By year 30, the DRIP snowball is in full force. Yearly income reaches $4,717, cumulative dividends total $32,419, and the DRIP portfolio value stands at $1,782,533, compared with $1,653,481 if dividends weren’t reinvested.

How we estimate these numbers

We use the latest calculator inputs for WMS, price $140.38, dividend per period $0.18 (4×/year), along with historic growth assumptions: price growth 16.20% and dividend growth 13.67% annually.

We simulate month by month for 30 years. Every month, a $100 contribution is added and converted to shares at that month’s price. Dividends are paid roughly evenly across the year based on the dividend frequency; in the DRIP path, each payout immediately buys additional shares at the then-current price. In the No‑DRIP path, dividends accrue as cash. Prices grow using a monthly rate derived from the annual price growth. Dividends per share increase once per year at the annual dividend growth rate.

This model isn’t investment advice; it’s a simple, transparent framework that illustrates how reinvesting dividends can accelerate both income and total return over time.

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for WMS

Based on past 10-year performance, here are WMS growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +7.70%
Dividend CAGR of +14.22%

Using WMS CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10,000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

WMS (DRIP)WMS (No DRIP)
Current Price$140.38$140.38
Start Shares71.2471.24
Start Value$10,000$10,000
After 10 years:
Final Share Count76.5271.24
Dividends Payment$2.72$2.72
Annual Dividends$206$194
Yield on cost2.06%1.94%
Share Price$294.81$294.81
Total Dividends$1,187$1,145
Final Value$22,559$22,146

Estimated Future Value + Dividends – WMS

Dividend History: Payments & Yield

Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.

Yield Dividend

Dividend Growth

Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.

Dividend

Dividend Payments & Yield

Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

WMS Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
08/29/202508/29/2025$0.1800.47%0.50%$143.97
05/30/202505/30/2025$0.1800.60%0.65%$109.96
02/28/202502/28/2025$0.1600.57%0.57%$111.39
12/02/202412/02/2024$0.1600.46%0.48%$134.00
08/30/202408/30/2024$0.1600.38%0.41%$156.76
05/31/202405/31/2024$0.1600.33%0.37%$173.49
02/29/202402/29/2024$0.1400.34%0.34%$163.24
11/30/202311/30/2023$0.1400.45%0.46%$121.11
08/31/202308/31/2023$0.1400.41%0.44%$128.16
05/31/202305/31/2023$0.1400.52%0.58%$96.77
02/28/202302/28/2023$0.1200.54%0.54%$88.73
11/30/202211/30/2022$0.1200.48%0.49%$97.26
08/31/202208/31/2022$0.1200.34%0.35%$135.70
05/31/202205/31/2022$0.1200.41%0.44%$109.51
02/28/202202/28/2022$0.1100.38%0.38%$116.72
11/30/202111/30/2021$0.1100.34%0.36%$123.71
08/31/202108/31/2021$0.1100.35%0.39%$114.15
05/28/202105/28/2021$0.1100.34%0.39%$113.42
02/26/202102/26/2021$0.0900.33%0.33%$110.02
11/30/202011/30/2020$0.0900.52%0.52%$69.75
08/31/202008/31/2020$0.0900.65%0.65%$55.48
05/29/202005/29/2020$0.0900.81%0.81%$44.34
02/28/202002/28/2020$0.0903.25%0.86%$41.86
11/27/201911/27/2019$0.0903.54%0.94%$38.13
08/29/201908/29/2019$0.0904.21%1.13%$31.82
05/31/201905/31/2019$1.094.64%15.20%$28.68
02/28/201902/28/2019$0.0801.26%1.26%$25.42
11/29/201811/29/2018$0.0801.14%1.18%$27.14
08/30/201808/30/2018$0.0800.91%0.97%$33.10
06/04/201806/04/2018$0.0801.02%1.12%$28.55
02/28/201802/28/2018$0.0701.10%1.10%$25.55
11/30/201711/30/2017$0.0701.14%1.18%$23.70
08/30/201708/30/2017$0.0701.36%1.47%$19.10
06/01/201706/01/2017$0.0701.28%1.43%$19.60
02/27/201702/27/2017$0.0601.06%1.06%$22.70
11/29/201611/29/2016$0.0601.12%1.17%$20.55
08/30/201608/30/2016$0.0600.94%1.02%$23.51
06/14/201606/14/2016$0.0600.79%0.90%$26.56
02/26/201602/26/2016$0.0501.02%1.02%$19.59
11/27/201511/27/2015$0.0500.69%0.73%$27.45
08/28/201508/28/2015$0.0500.64%0.71%$28.31
05/28/201505/28/2015$0.0500.45%0.69%$29.07
02/26/201502/26/2015$0.0400.30%0.60%$26.85
11/26/201411/26/2014$0.0400.17%0.69%$23.24
Page 1 of 1

Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.

WMS Price

Price to Earnings

WMS trades at a 79.4x price-to-earnings ratio. This elevated valuation suggests investors expect strong future growth.

Price to Sales

WMS trades at a 12.3x price-to-sales ratio, providing insight into market valuation relative to revenue generation.

Revenue

WMS generated $0.7B in revenue.

Net Income

WMS reported $0.1B in net income. Net income has grown by 96% over the period.

Revenue vs Net Income

WMS generated $0.7B in revenue with net income of $0.1B, representing a 15.5% net profit margin.

Gross Profit

WMS achieved $0.6B in gross profit, showing revenue after direct production costs.

Operating Income

WMS generated $0.3B in operating income, representing profit from core business operations.

EBITDA

WMS generated $0.3B in EBITDA, measuring operational profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

Operating Cash Flow

WMS generated $0.1B in operating cash flow, demonstrating the company’s ability to convert earnings into cash.

Free Cash Flow

WMS generated $0.1B in free cash flow. Free cash flow has increased by 149% over the period.

Free Cash Flow / Share

WMS generates $1.34 in free cash flow per share. FCF per share has grown by 149% over the period.

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

WMS reported $1.45 in earnings per share. EPS has grown by 96% over the period.

Return on Equity (ROE)

WMS delivered a 12.9% return on equity, indicating how effectively the company generates returns for shareholders.

Return on Assets (ROA)

WMS achieved a 7.8% return on assets, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

Net Profit Margin

WMS maintains a 15.5% net profit margin, showing the percentage of revenue retained as profit after all expenses.

Gross Profit Margin

WMS operates with a 80.1% gross profit margin, reflecting pricing power and cost efficiency in core operations.

Cash & Debt

WMS holds $0.1B in cash against $0.0B in debt, resulting in a net cash position of $0.1B.

Shares Outstanding

WMS has 0.1B shares outstanding.

Stock-Based Comp

WMS reported $0.0B in stock-based compensation.

FCF vs Stock Based Comp

WMS generated $0.1B in free cash flow while spending $0.0B on stock-based compensation, representing 17% of FCF.

FCF vs FCF / Share

WMS reported $0.1B in free cash flow, translating to $1.34 per share.

Revenue: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks WMS revenue: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EPS: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks WMS eps: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

Net Income: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks WMS net income: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks WMS ebitda: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Data sources include Yahoo Finance and other third-party providers and may contain errors or delays.

Download now

Get your dividend champions spreadsheet.