Zurn Elkay Water Stock Market Outlook
| ZWS Stock | USD 51.19 0.14 0.27% |
Zurn Elkay's news sentiment is one input in the broader outlook framework for the stock and is intended to describe tone, not investor suitability. About 56% of recent sentiment around Zurn Elkay has been slightly more constructive than defensive over the recent sample. Taken on its own, that leaves the current sentiment reading for Zurn Elkay Water slightly above neutral currently.
Investor Comfort Level
PanicConfidence
56 · Interested
Elasticity to Hype and News Sentiment
Tracking Zurn Elkay Water positive news sentiment (74%) is particularly informative when headlines and price behavior start diverging. Whether that tone sustains depends on how the next batch of company disclosures compares with the current media narrative.
Over a 90-day investment horizon, with an above-average risk tolerance, the model output for Zurn Elkay Water is 'Strong Hold'. The buy or sell recommendation for Zurn Elkay is an algorithmically generated signal based on multiple inputs. The analysis factors in the investor's historical horizon and risk tolerance parameters. Historical patterns and current fundamentals for Zurn Elkay are both incorporated into the output.
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The Zurn Elkay outlook provides an algorithm-driven perspective alongside analyst coverage of Zurn Elkay Water. Macroaxis does not own or hold any residual interests in Zurn Elkay Water or other covered equities. The Zurn Elkay's signal adjusts as new market data becomes available.
How This Model Works
The recommendation output for Zurn Elkay is a model-based view that converts the selected horizon and risk profile into a standardized reading of the current evidence.
- Inputs - valuation signals, price behavior, volatility, liquidity, sentiment, and analyst coverage when available
- Current setup - Three Months with a risk setting described as I am an educated risk taker
- Limits - the model does not account for taxes, outside holdings, concentration constraints, or investor-specific mandates
Use the output as structured decision support and pair it with your own research, portfolio context, and any professional advice you rely on.
Time Horizon
Risk Tolerance
Strong Hold
Market Performance | Weak | Details | |
Volatility | Very Low | Details | |
Current Valuation | Aligned With Model | Details | |
Odds Of Distress | Minimal | Details | |
Economic Sensitivity | Responds to the market | Details | |
Investor Sentiment | Alarmed | Details | |
Analyst Consensus | Buy | Details | |
Financial Strenth (F Score) | Poor | Details | |
Financial Leverage | Not Rated | Details | |
Reporting Quality (M-Score) | Unlikely Manipulator | Details |
Zurn Elkay's current outlook reflects mixed signals, where recent market performance has undercut momentum, while contained volatility and intact fundamental quality provide partial offset. The model's 'Strong Hold' signal reflects this balance across quantitative inputs rather than a directional bias. A Strong Hold typically corresponds to a setup where valuation and volatility metrics limit downside pressure, but the absence of clear catalysts constrains upside visibility. Key risk-adjusted readings for Zurn Elkay include Risk Adjusted Performance of 0.008, Jensen Alpha of -0.0013, and Total Risk Alpha of 2.0E-4, which frame a constrained risk-reward profile.Zurn Elkay's analytical framework reflects a quantitative assessment of growth potential, downside exposure, and market positioning relative to the analyst consensus. For additional context on this mid-cap stock in the Industrials sector, consider the full set of Zurn Elkay reported fundamentals, including total debt ttm, book value per share ttm, and the relationship between the net income ttm and earnings per share. At a price to earnings ttm of 12.48 X, Zurn Elkay's broader market performance and downside risk provide additional analytical context.
Recent Events and Market Context
The events below reflect recent headlines associated with Zurn Elkay. Not all items directly affect the outlook โ they are included to show the broader information environment that can shape sentiment and trading behavior.
Returns Distribution Density
This graph charts the range of Zurn Elkay's past daily returns for Zurn Elkay. Most returns cluster near the average, but the tails show how often large gains or losses occur. Value At Risk and Upside Potential mark the key boundaries of Zurn Elkay's return range.
| Mean Return | 0.01 | Value At Risk | -2.45 | Potential Upside | 3.27 | Standard Deviation | 2.02 |
Return Density |
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Risk management for Zurn Elkay comes down to one question: how likely are sharp price moves? The chart of Zurn Elkay's past returns makes it easy to see how often extreme moves have happened. It is a practical tool for comparing the risk-reward balance of different risk-return profiles.
Top Institutional Investors
At mid-cap scale, institutional coverage and secondary-market liquidity are typically well established. The holder split in Zurn Elkay Water separates passive index allocation from active institutional positioning. Shares outstanding are near 166.87 million. Whether the institutional base is growing or shrinking quarter over quarter matters more than the current snapshot.
| Shares | First Trust Advisors L.p. | 2025-12-31 | 3.3 M | Delaware Management Holdings Inc | 2025-12-31 | 3.2 M | Impax Asset Management Group Plc | 2025-12-31 | 2.9 M | T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. | 2025-12-31 | 2.7 M | Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 2026-03-31 | 2.6 M | Norges Bank | 2025-12-31 | 2.4 M | Crescent Grove Advisors, Llc | 2025-12-31 | 2.3 M | Wells Fargo & Co | 2025-12-31 | 2.3 M | Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc | 2025-12-31 | 2.1 M | Blackrock Inc | 2025-12-31 | 23.7 M | Vanguard Group Inc | 2025-12-31 | 16.7 M |
Cash Flow Accounts
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 (projected) | ||
| Other Cashflows From Investing Activities | 1M | 16.7M | 1.6M | -29.9M | -28.4M |
Key Drivers of Volatility and Market Exposure
Zurn Elkay reflects a blend of market-wide risk and company or sector-specific developments. Historical volatility and beta quantify how it responds to broader cycles. Zurn Elkay Water's financial profile includes a Downside Deviation of 1.58, a Mean Deviation of 1.30, and a Semi Deviation of 1.55.
α | Alpha over Dow Jones | -0.0013 | |
β | Beta against Dow Jones | 1.40 | |
σ | Overall volatility | 2.00 | |
Ir | Information ratio | -0.0011 |
Fundamentals Vs Peers
Benchmarking Zurn Elkay's key metrics against industry peers converts raw numbers into relative positioning. The comparison exposes whether Zurn Elkay is trading at a premium or discount to its peer group on key ratios. Persistent fundamental advantages at Zurn Elkay relative to peers often correlate with sustained valuation premiums.
| Better Than Average | Worse Than Average | Compare Zurn Elkay to competition |
Note: Acquisition by Michael Troutman of 7253 shares of Zurn Elkay at 33.05 subject to Rule 16 b-3 [view details]
Market Momentum
Zurn Elkay Water momentum reading - RSI 54 (neutral), beta 1.4041 (above-market-beta) - helps distinguish trend continuation from fading conviction. Comparing these readings with sector peers helps separate stock-specific momentum from amplified market moves.
Current Target Price Consensus
To arrive at Zurn Elkay's target price, all analyst estimates are collected and averaged. Measuring analyst accuracy is challenging and typically requires detailed attribution analysis against historical results. Zurn Elkay's target price projections are most actionable when paired with earnings analysis and sentiment measures.
| 8 | Buy |
Zurn Elkay is reviewed by analysts roughly four times per year with each update including a target price. Each rating is paired with a target price comparing Zurn Elkay Water's intrinsic value estimate against its market price. Analysts base their judgments on Zurn Elkay Water's public disclosures, management interactions, and broader market research.
Exposure ValuationZurn Elkay Target Price Projection
The current trading price of Zurn Elkay is 51.19, compared to an average analyst target of 56.22. The current price of Zurn Elkay is what Zurn Elkay Water trades for on the market, while the target reflects analyst intrinsic value estimates. The magnitude of the gap between these prices is often a key driver of investor behavior.Target Price
Analyst Consensus On Zurn Elkay Target Price
Zurn Elkay Analyst Ratings
Zurn Elkay is rated Buy by 8 analysts who actively follow the stock. 3 rate it a Buy or Strong Buy, while 0 rate it negatively. The net tone among covering analysts is leaning bullish at this time.Analyst Consensus Breakdown
Average Consensus Estimates
Recommendation Framework, Assumptions & Editorial Oversight
The model output for Zurn Elkay reflects the current horizon and risk settings, refreshes as underlying data changes, and is intended to organize evidence rather than replace investor judgment. Current model inputs for Zurn Elkay include P/E of 12.48, ROE of 13.33%. External analyst coverage is currently summarized as Buy across 8 analysts, but it is treated here as a secondary reference input rather than a stand-alone recommendation. Published target-price assumptions may also be reviewed when available, but they can change quickly as analyst models are revised. 
Zurn Elkay Water inputs come from periodic company reporting and market reference feeds and are mapped into a consistent reporting framework. The model combines valuation, price behavior, volatility, and sentiment into a standardized quantitative view.
Editorial Review & Methodology Oversight
Role: Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board
Finance background: Ellen covers public companies in North America, focusing primarily on valuation and volatility. Six years of experience in predictive investment analytics and risk management.
Oversight scope: Reviews recommendation-framework framing, source assumptions, and disclosure language.