Chief Administrative Officer Mark W. Peterson of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (NYSE: ZWS) executed a sale of 3,793 shares of the companys common stock on February 11, 2026. The stock was sold at a weighted average price of $51.48, producing proceeds of $195,263. Reported trade prices ranged from $51.32 to $52.36.
The disposition occurred while ZWS shares were trading near the 52-week high of $53.17. Over the prior 12 months the share price has returned roughly 46 percent.
Following the sale, Petersons direct ownership stands at 335,820 shares. In addition to those direct holdings, he indirectly owns 5,303 shares through a 401(k) Plan. Using the reported current share price of $51.30, Petersons directly held stake is valued at approximately $17.2 million. That holding represents a relatively small portion of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions overall market capitalization of $8.56 billion.
Peterson also maintains option positions in the company, holding 33,481 option shares exercisable at $33.05 with an expiration date of October 5, 2031.
From a valuation and corporate performance perspective, InvestingPro analysis cited in company materials indicates ZWS is trading above its Fair Value, with a reported price-to-earnings ratio of 43.79. Despite the elevated valuation metric, the company received a "GREAT" financial health grade in that analysis and has raised its dividend for three consecutive years, with dividend growth reported at 22.22 percent.
Operationally, Zurn Water Solutions recently reported quarterly revenue of $407.2 million, exceeding Stifel's estimate of $401.6 million and the broader Street consensus of $400.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $104.1 million, ahead of the $101.0 million anticipated by analysts.
Following the results, Stifel reiterated its Buy rating on Zurn Water Solutions and left a price target of $54.00 in place. Jefferies initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $58.00 target, highlighting the companys position in the filtered water market and its reported robust free cash flow.
On the shareholder returns front, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share. The dividend is payable on March 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 20, 2026.
These developments - the insider sale, current valuation metrics, recent quarterly outperformance and analyst commentary - are part of the public record for ZWS as investors monitor both company fundamentals and insider transactions.