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U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2025
U.S. utility M&A regained momentum in Q3 2025, signaling renewed consolidation pressures across the sector. Bluefield tracked 32 deals, the highest quarterly count since Q3 2023.
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Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q3 2025
Despite overall muted deal flow, the treatment segment has remained resilient, with noteworthy acquisitions by Hawkins and Metawater. Flow control players Xylem and Watts Water...
9 Oct. 2025
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Corporate Water Innovation Spotlight: Veralto Commits to Emerald Technology Fund
Veralto’s €20 million investment in Emerald’s second water fund reflects a capital-light strategy to broaden its innovation pipeline without establishing an internal venture arm. This...
6 Aug. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Europe Industrial Water Market Outlook: Trends, Drivers, and Forecasts, 2025–2030
The European manufacturing sector is expected to dominate market spending, with leading industries such as food production, power generation, and chemicals accounting for the most...
23 Jul. 2025
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q2 2025
Tariff exposure is driving operational adaptation across the entire value chain. Companies like Mueller and Watts Water, as well as digital and flow industry players...
2 Jul. 2025
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q2 2025
As many legacy pipe networks approach or surpass their design life, investment is shifting from reactive maintenance to proactive renewal strategies. Pipe rehabilitation is expected...
27 Jun. 2025
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q1 2025
Water markets worldwide are transforming, with several factors influencing critical inputs. Company financial reports and presentations indicate that inflation, climate change, conflicts in Europe and...
11 Apr. 2025
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Corporate Sustainability in Water: Project Trends, Targets, and Management Approaches
In an era marked by growing environmental awareness, intensifying stakeholder scrutiny, and mounting climate risks, corporate water risk management (i.e., corporate sustainability) is emerging as...
3 Mar. 2025
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.Calgon Carbon Lands Expansive Deal with American Water
On 15 January 2025, American Water Works Company announced a nine-year exclusive supply contract with Calgon Carbon Corporation. Under this agreement, Calgon will provide American...
21 Feb. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.DuPont Retains Water, Seeks New Growth
On 15 January 2025, Delaware-based DuPont de Nemours, Inc. announced a major strategic shift, opting to retain its Water business unit under the DuPont brand...
6 Feb. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. Energy Transition Is a Water Transition: Five Emerging Opportunities Influenced by an Evolving Power Sector
The U.S. energy transition is driving a transformative shift in power generation, moving from coal to natural gas and, more recently, accelerating the adoption of...
29 Jan. 2025
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.