Water, the transparent, taste-less, odor-less, and almost color-less substance available in Earth's atmosphere and various river-streams, lakes, and oceans, and the fluids of most living organisms, is the most vital requirement for sustaining all forms of life. Companies which operate in the water-related businesses are involved in the activities of water-purification, water-processing, water-treatment and water-cleansing, or they design, manufacture or market equipment for water pumping, water flow, valves, plumbing, submersible water systems, ground water processing, and water quality, reuse & drainage products. Though some opine that making a business out of basic necessities of life may raise ethical concerns, there are hundreds of companies across the globe which are involved in water-related activities. Among the various water sector companies whose stocks are listed on stock excchanges, which ones generated the top returns this year? Which of those figured among the winners in the long list of Water stocks? This article provides a list of Water stocks which have generated top returns in the year 2021 so far till date of writing. The list is prepared based on the percentage returns generated by the individual Water stocks between the end of the previous year and Apr 16, 2021, and the top 10 return generating Water stocks are listed below.
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The following list presents stocks of the companies which belong to the broader Water sector or the stock market index, their corresponding prices as of given date, and the percentage gains realized: 1) Olin Corporation (OLN)
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Here's a look at the basic details and how the above mentioned stocks fared during the period:
Olin
Olin Corporation, incorporated on August 13, 1892, is a manufacturer and distributor of chemical products, and ammunition. The Company operates through three segments: Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, Epoxy and ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Olin. The Connecticut, CT-headquartered company Olin Corporation (OLN) is ranked number one among the best performing stocks of Water of 2021. The Basic Industries sector business falls under the Major Chemicals industrial sub-sector. Since the start of the year 2021, the stock price of Olin has changed by 70.97 percent, which is calculated based on the previous year's closing price of $24.56 per share and year-to-date closing price of $41.99 per share as of writing. The market value of the company as indicated by its market-cap changed from $3.88 billion to $6.66 billion during the same period. Along with Water, the company is also in the business of Basic Industries, Major Chemicals, Basic Materials, Specialty Chemicals, Wilshire 5000, among other usual products and services. Olin continues to be a leading constituent of many major stock market indexes like Wilshire 5000 index, and a few other larger indexes which are part of the stock market.
Aegion
Aegion Corporation (Aegion), incorporated on August 17, 2011, is engaged in providing infrastructure protection and maintenance. The Company operates through three segments: Infrastructure Solutions, Corrosion Protection and Energy Services. The ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Aegion. The Missouri, MO-based Basic Industries sector company Aegion Corp (AEGN) holds the number two spot among the best performing stocks of the Water sector. Classified as the Water Supply business, the stock price of Aegion ended the previous year at a price of $18.99 per share while it reached the level of $30.56 apiece as of Apr 16, 2021 translating to a percentage change in stock price of 60.93%. As of writing, the company's market-cap value stands at $939.44 million. Few leading stock market index includes Aegion in their constituent list. They include Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and a few other larger indexes which are part of the stock market.
Advanced Drainage
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., incorporated on October 31, 1966, is engaged in designing, manufacturing and marketing of thermoplastic corrugated pipe and related water management products, primarily in North and South ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Advanced Drainage. During the given months of the year 2021, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) was successful in generating YTD returns of 39.99 percentage which helped it gain the number three spot in the list of the top performing stocks which generated maximum returns during year 2021 till date. As of December of the previous year, the stock of the Ohio, OH-based Advanced Drainage closed at a price of $83.58 per share, while it traded at a price of $117 per share as of Apr 16, 2021. The company's market cap changed from $5.89 billion to $8.29 billion during the same period YTD. It ranks as a key constituent of major indexes that include Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
The company is classified under the Capital Goods industry sector and further specialized as a Containers and Packaging sector business.
Forterra
Forterra, Inc. is a manufacturer of pipe and precast products. The Company offers products for a range of water-related infrastructure applications, including water transmission, distribution and drainage.The Company operates approximately ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Forterra. The Texas, TX-based Forterra, Inc. (FRTA) belongs to the Capital Goods sector and is categorized as a Building Materials company. The stock of Forterra ended the previous year at a price of $17.19 per share. As of Apr 16, 2021, the stock price has reached $23.4 apiece, which indicates a change of 36.13 percent making the company rank among the top performing stocks of the Water for the year 2021 till date. At the end of the last year, company's market capitalization stood at $1.13 billion. It has now changed to $1.56 billion as of writing. Forterra continues to be a leading constituent of many major stock market indexes like Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
Valmont Industries
Valmont Industries, Inc., incorporated on August 2, 1974, is a producer of fabricated metal products, and steel, aluminum and composite pole, tower and other structures, and mechanized irrigation systems. The ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Valmont Industries. Rank number five in the coveted list is held by Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI) for being among the top performing stocks of 2021. Headquartered in Nebraska, NE, the Capital Goods sector company is categorized under the industrial sub-sector of Metal Fabrications. Since the start of the year 2021, stock of Valmont Industries has so far gained 35.87 percentage, based on the previous year's closing price of $174.93 per share and year-to-date price of $237.68 per share. During the same period, the market capitalization of the company changed from $3.72 billion to $5.05 billion. The stock of Valmont Industries continues to be a major constituent of many leading stock indexes which include Wilshire 5000 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
AECOM
AECOM, incorporated on January 31, 1980, is engaged in designing, building, financing and operating infrastructure assets for governments, businesses and organizations. The Companys segments include design and consulting services (DCS), ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of AECOM. Based on the market-cap change from $7.51 billion to $9.9 billion during the given months of the year 2021 and the share price change from $49.78 per share to a price of $67.05 per share as of Apr 16, 2021, AECOM (ACM) was successful in generating YTD returns of 34.69 percentage. Standing at the number six rank in the top performing list of Water stocks, the California, CA-based AECOM is categorized as the Military Government and Technical sub-sector business which falls under the larger Consumer Services sector. It is also a part of few famous stock indexes that are used to track the overall performance of the stock market. They include Wilshire 5000 index, and a few more broader-level indexes that are actively tracked in the market.
Energy Recovery
Energy Recovery, Inc. provides energy solutions to industrial fluid flow markets under the ERI, PX, Pressure Exchanger, PX Pressure Exchanger, AT, AquaBold, VorTeq, MTeq, IsoBoost, and IsoGen names wo ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Energy Recovery. At number seven in the list of top stocks stands Energy Recovery, Inc. (ERII), which saw a change in its stock price from the level of $13.64 apiece during previous year December end to the price of $18.27 per share as of Apr 16, 2021. It translates to a change of 33.94 percentage. The California, CA-headquartered Technology sector company also saw its market value change from $765.21 million to $1.04 billion. The Pollution & Treatment Controls specialist also managed to outperform some of the major stock market indexes of which it is a part of. They include the Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and a handful of other multi-capitalization indexes.
Mueller Industries
Mueller Industries, Inc., incorporated on October 03, 1990, is a manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum and plastic products. The Company operates through three segments: Piping Systems, Industrial Metals and Climate. ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Mueller Industries. Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI) has moved by 28.57 percentage over the given period of 2021-YTD, helping it gain a place at number eight among the top performing stocks. The Capital Goods sector company managed to achieve the feat as its stock price changed from $35.11 apiece to the price of $45.14 per share between the end of December of the previous year and Apr 16, 2021. The smart run of the Tennessee, TN-based Metal Fabrications sector company lead to a handsome gain in its marketcap which changed from $2.03 billion to $2.58 billion over the same duration. Mueller Industries is a key member of many popular stock market indexes. They include Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
Lindsay
Lindsay Corporation, incorporated on January 7, 1974, along with its subsidiaries, provides a range of water management and road infrastructure products and services. The Company operates through two segments: Irrigation ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Lindsay. Lindsay (LNN) generated percentage returns of 28.19 percent during the 2021 year-to-date. Its returns are based on the share price which moved from $128.46 per share from the previous year-end to the price of $164.67 per share as of Apr 16, 2021. The company's value, as indicated by the market-cap figure, changed from $1.43 billion to $1.78 billion during the same period. The company is categorized as a Capital Goods speciality business with further classification in the Industrial Machinery and Components sub-category. Based in Nebraska, NE, the YTD performance of the Water sector also fared better than that of the returns generated by some of the closley tracked stock market indexes. The company is a part of Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and a few other wider multi-cap stock market indexes.
AO Smith
A. O. Smith Corporation manufactures and markets residential and commercial gas and electric water heaters, boilers, tanks, and water treatment products in North America, China, Europe, and India. It ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of AO Smith. The number ten spot in the list of top performing stocks of the Water sector is taken by Smith (A.O.) Corporation (AOS). The company's stock price changed from $54.82 per share at the end of December of the previous year to the price of $68.23 per share as of writing. Overall, the stock managed to realized price change of 24.46 percent during the given time period. The corresponding change in the market capitalization value of the Wisconsin, WI-based Consumer Durables sector company was from $8.85 billion to $11.02 billion. Being ranked in the top 10 best performing stocks of the Water sector, the company also succeeded in outperforming the returns generated by some of the popular stock market indexes. They include the Wilshire 5000 index, S&P 500 index, and a handful of other multi-capitalization indexes.This page is updated every week/month. Bookmark this site to track the best performing stocks regularly.