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GWRS Stock Chart & Stats
$7.36
$0.21(2.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$7.36
$0.21(2.94%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.55 - $11.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume107.14K
Average Volume (3M)117.80K
Market Cap
$255.71M
Enterprise Value$348.86
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.46M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$135.94M
Price to Earnings (P/E)78.0
Beta0.63
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.53%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.11
Shares Outstanding28,763,634
10 Day Avg. Volume99,064
30 Day Avg. Volume117,802
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.42
Price to Book (P/B)2.64
Price to Sales (P/S)4.10
P/FCF Ratio-4.84
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$12.50Price Target Upside69.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)$59.60M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated, Rate‑based Business ModelAs a regulated water utility, revenues are driven by customer growth and rate-setting processes that recover costs and allowed returns. This creates durable, predictable cash flows tied to a growing rate base and long-term municipal needs, supporting stability over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
Materially Improved LeverageA sharply lower debt-to-equity ratio meaningfully reduces refinancing and covenant risk, increasing financial flexibility to time capital projects and support rate filings. Improved leverage also lowers interest burden sensitivity and strengthens the balance sheet over the medium term.
Customer/connection Growth And EBITDA StabilityConsistent connection growth and stable adjusted EBITDA indicate recurring demand and resilient operating cash performance despite near-term GAAP swings. A growing customer base increases future rate‑base and revenue potential, underpinning earnings recovery once rate cases are implemented.
Bears Say
Persistently Negative Free Cash FlowConsistently negative free cash flow after capital investment implies reliance on external financing or equity to fund growth and maintenance capex. Over months this pressures liquidity, limits payout flexibility, and forces tradeoffs between investment, dividend policy, and balance‑sheet repair.
Material Margin DeteriorationA sharp decline in net margins reduces retained earnings and return on equity, limiting the company’s ability to self‑fund. Margin compression driven by higher depreciation, interest, and opex makes the business more sensitive to rate‑case timing and cost inflation until regulatory recoveries are realized.
Capitalized Investments Pressuring Near‑term EarningsNecessary infrastructure investments have raised depreciation and enlarged the rate base, creating an earnings drag until regulators allow recovery. Delays in rate implementation (e.g., Palo Verde refiling) extend the period where higher non‑cash charges and interest outstrip approved revenue recognition.
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 $6.55 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 $255.71M.
When is Global Water Resources’s upcoming earnings report date?
Global Water Resources’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 82 days.
How were Global Water Resources’s earnings last quarter?
Global Water Resources released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.03 by $0.01.
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 3.53%. See more information on Global Water Resources dividends here
What is Global Water Resources’s EPS estimate?
Global Water Resources’s EPS estimate is 0.04.
How many shares outstanding does Global Water Resources have?
Global Water Resources has 28,763,634 shares outstanding.
What happened to Global Water Resources’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Global Water Resources reported an EPS of $0.04 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.03. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 16.82%.
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 (69.84% Upside)
$12.50 (69.84% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
GWRS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $90.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-25.08%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Global Water Resources
Global Water Resources, Inc. is a water resource management firm that operates, owns, and oversees regulated utilities, primarily in the metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona area. These utilities encompass potable water supply, wastewater treatment, and recycled water services. As of December 31, 2020, the company was providing essential services to approximately 74,048 individuals across roughly 27,630 households. The company was established in 2003 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
GWRS Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented multiple strong operational and financial positives — double-digit revenue growth (Q2 +24.8%), higher adjusted EBITDA (+15% Q2), meaningful net income improvement, connection growth, ICFA-driven revenue recognition, and progress on rate cases that should enable recovery of investments. These positives are tempered by rising operating costs (O&M, medical, power), increased depreciation from the 2025 capital program, and higher interest expense, as well as some near-term permit softness. Management emphasized cost control in G&A, regulatory progress (GW-Santa Cruz settlement approximating $1.9M of additional revenue), and confidence in accelerating regional development, suggesting the company expects these headwinds to be addressed through upcoming rate recoveries and organic growth.View all GWRS earnings summariesGWRS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$12.50
▲(69.84% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
52.74% Insiders
7.21% Mutual Funds
9.67% Other Institutional Investors
25.96% Public Companies and
Individual Investors