What happened
According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated May 15, 2026, Ranger Investment Management, L.P. increased its holding in WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC (NYSE:WBI) by 345,554 shares during the first quarter.
The estimated transaction value for this activity was $8.23 million, based on the quarter’s average closing price. The position’s value at quarter-end rose by $13.18 million, a figure that includes both the additional shares and changes in WaterBridge’s share price.
What else to know
Ranger’s buy brings its WaterBridge stake to 1.79% of 13F reportable assets, with 924,570 shares at quarter-end.
Top five holdings after the filing:
NASDAQ:LGND: $53.49 million (3.9% of AUM)
NASDAQ:PEGA: $44.81 million (3.2% of AUM)
NASDAQ:PDFS: $41.86 million (3.0% of AUM)
NYSE:ULS: $38.31 million (2.8% of AUM)
NYSE:SEI: $34.35 million (2.5% of AUM)
As of May 14, 2026, WaterBridge shares were priced at $29.80, up from the September IPO price of $20.
Company Overview
Metric | Value |
|---|---|
Price (as of market close 2026-05-15) | $29.80 |
Market Capitalization | $1.42 billion |
Revenue (TTM) | $525.55 million |
Net Income (TTM) | ($4.54 million) |
Company Snapshot
WaterBridge Infrastructure offers water management solutions including collection, transportation, recycling, and disposal for oil and gas producers, with operations concentrated in the Delaware, Eagle Ford, and Arkoma basins.
It leverages owned infrastructure networks to provide water management, logistics, and recycling services to oil and gas producers.
The company serves upstream oil and gas operators, primarily exploration and production companies operating in major U.S. shale basins.
WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC is a leading provider of water management infrastructure for the energy sector, focusing on the collection and recycling of produced water to support oil and gas operations. The company operates an extensive network of assets in key U.S. shale basins, offering reliable, scalable solutions that are essential to its customers’ production activities.
By maintaining long-term contracts with major energy producers and investing in strategically located infrastructure, WaterBridge strengthens its market position and delivers stable, recurring revenue streams. Its integrated approach to water logistics and recycling provides a competitive edge in supporting sustainable energy development.
What this transaction means for investors
The first quarter purchase of WaterBridge Infrastructure stock by Dallas-based Ranger Investment Management is a noteworthy event. It indicates the advisory firm is bullish on WaterBridge, so much so that it added to its existing stake.