Global Water Resources (GWRS)
NASDAQ:GWRS
GWRS Stock Chart & Stats
$7.84
-$0.06(-0.48%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$7.84
-$0.06(-0.48%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.12 - $11.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.76K
Average Volume (3M)96.83K
Market Cap
$225.45M
Enterprise Value$359.66M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.08M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$138.29M
Price to Earnings (P/E)77.2
Beta0.65
Next Earnings
May 06, 2026Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.56%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.02
Shares Outstanding28,756,853
10 Day Avg. Volume91,901
30 Day Avg. Volume96,826
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.43
Price to Book (P/B)2.64
Price to Sales (P/S)4.10
P/FCF Ratio-4.84
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.60
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.45
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.38
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.97
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$12.50Price Target Upside59.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)$67.75M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated, Recurring Revenue ModelAs a certificated regulated water utility, the company earns recurring customer billings with rates set or approved by regulators. That model provides durable, predictable revenue and cost-recovery mechanisms over multi-year rate cycles, supporting steady cashflows and investment planning.
Rate Base ExpansionMaterial addition of rate‑baseable assets expands the regulatory asset base that can earn allowed returns once approved. That creates a structural earnings lever over time, improving future revenue and cash recovery potential as rate cases capture invested capital.
Material Improvement In LeverageDramatically lower leverage enhances financial flexibility and reduces interest burden, allowing the firm to better absorb regulatory timing risk and fund remaining capex from equity or lower-cost debt. A stronger balance sheet supports durable access to capital for utility investments.
Bears Say
Deeply Negative Free Cash FlowSustained negative free cash flow reflects heavy upfront capital spending that operating cash cannot cover, increasing dependence on external financing or equity. If rate recovery is delayed, this pressure can persist for multiple quarters and constrain discretionary investment or dividend capacity.
Compressing ProfitabilityMarked margin compression driven by higher depreciation, O&M and other operating costs reduces returns on capital and equity. Lower profitability limits internal funding for capex, weakens ROE, and makes future earnings more sensitive to rate outcomes and cost control execution.
Regulatory Lag And Timing RiskDelayed hearings and Arizona test-year mechanics postpone the company's ability to recover costs and earn returns on new assets. Prolonged regulatory timing raises financing needs, sustains earnings pressure, and creates execution risk for planned cash recovery over the coming regulatory cycle.
Global Water Resources News
GWRS FAQ
What was Global Water Resources’s price range in the past 12 months?
Global Water Resources lowest stock price was $7.12 and its highest was $11.17 in the past 12 months.
What is Global Water Resources’s market cap?
Global Water Resources’s market cap is $225.45M.
When is Global Water Resources’s upcoming earnings report date?
Global Water Resources’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2026 which is in 31 days.
How were Global Water Resources’s earnings last quarter?
Global Water Resources released its earnings results on Mar 04, 2026. The company reported -$0.016 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.03 by -$0.046.
Is Global Water Resources overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Global Water Resources’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Global Water Resources pay dividends?
Global Water Resources pays a Monthly dividend of $0.025 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.56%. See more information on Global Water Resources dividends here
What is Global Water Resources’s EPS estimate?
Global Water Resources’s EPS estimate is 0.
How many shares outstanding does Global Water Resources have?
Global Water Resources has 28,756,853 shares outstanding.
What happened to Global Water Resources’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Global Water Resources reported an EPS of -$0.016 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.03. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -13.865%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Global Water Resources?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GWRS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Global Water Resources Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$12.50 (59.44% Upside)
$12.50 (59.44% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GWRS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $131.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 9.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.8%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.72%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
18.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Global Water Resources
Global Water Resources, Inc., a water resource management company, owns, operates, and manages regulated water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities primarily in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. As of December 31, 2020, it served approximately 74,048 people in approximately 27,630 homes. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.
GWRS Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presents a mixed picture: structurally positive developments include significant rate base growth (+$70M, +59%), substantial capital investment ($67.3M), connection growth (6.3% total; 3.2% organic), a strategic Tucson acquisition, and supportive state infrastructure and water policy. However, near-term financial performance is under pressure — net income and adjusted net income roughly halved year-over-year, operating expenses rose 12.2%, a one-time asset loss related to the Southwest plant occurred, and permit activity showed notable declines (nearly –20% in Phoenix MSA, –39% in Maricopa). Regulatory lag and the unique rate case timing add recovery uncertainty. Overall, the company shows meaningful long-term growth positioning but faces clear short-term earnings and expense challenges.View all GWRS earnings summariesGWRS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$12.50
▲(59.44% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
52.62% Insiders
7.00% Mutual Funds
15.03% Other Institutional Investors
21.55% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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