Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Watts Water Technologies shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Watts Water Technologies stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 2.5 million shares (9.07% of the company), worth about $912.00 million as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 42.6%.
In Q2 2026, 594 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $10.60 billion.
Insiders reported 70 transactions in the last two years: 25 sales worth $29.96 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 13, 2026 (Melhem Elie, Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 13, 2026.
Watts Water Technologies, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Watts Water Technologies shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 2.5 million | 9.07% | $912.0M |
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC | 2.0 million | 7.22% | $726.0M |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 1.5 million | 5.45% | $547.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 1.2 million | 4.50% | $452.0M |
| Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. | 997,499 | 3.63% | $365.0M |
| State Street Corporation | 852,511 | 3.10% | $312.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 767,575 | 2.79% | $281.0M |
| T. Rowe Price International Ltd. | 673,229 | 2.45% | $246.0M |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) | 659,012 | 2.40% | $241.0M |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 546,475 | 1.99% | $200.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Watts Water Technologies institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 594 | – | $10.6B |
| Q1 2026 | 532 | 26.6 million | $7.7B |
| Q4 2025 | 501 | 26.6 million | $7.4B |
| Q3 2025 | 484 | 26.7 million | $7.5B |
| Q2 2025 | 471 | 27.0 million | $6.6B |
| Q1 2025 | 442 | 26.8 million | $5.5B |
| Q4 2024 | 426 | 26.8 million | $5.4B |
| Q3 2024 | 414 | 27.0 million | $5.6B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Watts Water Technologies insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melhem Elie | May 13, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 301.00 per share. | $679,357 |
| Melhem Elie | Mar 19, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 292.13 per share. | $108,672 |
| Melhem Elie | Mar 18, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 300.03 per share. | $113,711 |
| Melhem Elie | Mar 17, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 303.05 per share. | $917,938 |
| Melhem Elie | Mar 13, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 - 238.24 per share. | $200,122 |
| Lepage Kenneth Robert | Mar 13, 2026 | General Counsel | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Pagano Robert J Jr | Mar 13, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 - 238.24 per share. | $1.4M |
| Mcclintock Diane M. Cpa | Mar 13, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 - 238.24 per share. | $114,593 |
| Mcclintock Diane M. Cpa | Mar 13, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 - 238.24 per share. | $152,950 |
| Halloran Virginia A | Mar 13, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 - 238.24 per share. | $59,560 |
| Barry Monica | Mar 13, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Dhawan Andre | Mar 13, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 70 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Watts Water Technologies stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 9.07% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (7.22%) and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (5.45%).
How many institutions own Watts Water Technologies stock?
594 institutional holdings reports listed Watts Water Technologies shares in Q2 2026 worth $10.60 billion.
Are Watts Water Technologies insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 25 sales and no purchases (70 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 13, 2026.
