Why water investments float over turbulent market waters

Comparing water stocks against the S&P 500 reveals a reliable and resilient market in the face of deregulatory change and workforce challenges.
May 16, 2025

When comparing the stock trends of publicly traded water companies against the broader S&P 500, a trend of stability amid chaos emerges. Michael Warady, president and CEO of Sylmar Group, explains why this phenomenon exists, the challenges 2025 has thrown at water business, and the shared optimism of business leaders in the face of market uncertainty.

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About the Author

Bob Crossen

Bob Crossen is the editorial director for the Endeavor Business Media Water Group, which publishes WaterWorld, Wastewater Digest and Stormwater Solutions. Crossen graduated from Illinois State University in Dec. 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in German and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He worked for Campbell Publications, a weekly newspaper company in rural Illinois outside St. Louis for four years as a reporter and regional editor. 

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