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Global Water Resources Inc (GWRS)
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Global Water Resources (GWRS) Price & Analysis

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GWRS Stock Chart & Stats

$9.37
$0.21(2.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$9.37
$0.21(2.94%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Customer GrowthGrowing connections expand the recurring customer base supporting regulated water, wastewater, and recycled-water revenue. Continued organic expansion in Arizona service territories can provide durable volume growth and help spread infrastructure costs across more customers over time.
Revenue And EBITDA GrowthDouble-digit quarterly revenue and EBITDA growth indicates improving operating scale and demand across the utility portfolio. If sustained, stronger earnings generation can support infrastructure investment, improve internal funding capacity, and reinforce the company’s regional position.
Rate Recovery PipelineRegulatory progress creates a clearer mechanism to recover invested capital and operating costs through approved tariffs. The Santa Cruz settlement offers nearer-term support, while later filings provide a multi-year framework for earnings progression as infrastructure enters the regulated rate base.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowRecent capital spending has exceeded operating cash generation, leaving the company with sustained free-cash-flow deficits. This reduces financial flexibility and increases reliance on debt or equity funding to maintain expansion, upgrades, and replacement of essential utility infrastructure.
Meaningful LeverageLeverage remains substantial for a small regulated utility and can constrain capital allocation during periods of higher interest rates or operating cost pressure. Debt obligations may also limit the company’s ability to fund growth internally while capital requirements remain elevated.
Margin And Cost PressureNet profitability has weakened materially from prior double-digit levels as operating expenses, depreciation, and interest costs rise. Until rate recovery catches up with the expanded asset base, these pressures may suppress earnings conversion and keep returns on capital comparatively low.

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GWRS FAQ

What was Global Water Resources Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Global Water Resources Inc lowest stock price was $6.55 and its highest was $11.17 in the past 12 months.
    What is Global Water Resources Inc’s market cap?
    Global Water Resources Inc’s market cap is $256.28M.
      When is Global Water Resources Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Global Water Resources Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 58 days.
        How were Global Water Resources Inc’s earnings last quarter?
        Global Water Resources Inc 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 Inc overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Global Water Resources Inc’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Global Water Resources Inc pay dividends?
            Global Water Resources Inc pays a Monthly dividend of $0.025 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.42%. See more information on Global Water Resources Inc dividends here
              What is Global Water Resources Inc’s EPS estimate?
              Global Water Resources Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.04.
                How many shares outstanding does Global Water Resources Inc have?
                Global Water Resources Inc has 28,795,353 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Global Water Resources Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Global Water Resources Inc 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 16.818%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Global Water Resources Inc?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GWRS
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                      Company Description

                      Global Water Resources Inc

                      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.

                      Global Water Resources (GWRS) Earnings & Revenues

                      GWRS Earnings Call

                      Q2 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      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 summaries
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