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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%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.55 - $10.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume107.14K
Average Volume (3M)66.98K
Market Cap
$220.28M
Enterprise Value$348.86M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.46M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$135.94M
Price to Earnings (P/E)69.4
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.97%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.11
Shares Outstanding28,795,353
10 Day Avg. Volume43,424
30 Day Avg. Volume66,983
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 Cap1.58
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.80
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.95
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.65
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)$59.60M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated GrowthGrowing regulated revenue and service connections support a durable demand base for water and wastewater services. Connection expansion can broaden the customer base, while recurring utility billing provides a foundation for continued revenue growth across the company’s Arizona service territories.
Rate RecoveryProgress on the GW-Santa Cruz settlement provides a clearer mechanism to recover infrastructure and operating costs through approved rates. Additional filings targeting new rates in 2028–2029 could support longer-term earnings growth as prior investments are incorporated into the regulated revenue base.
Funding FlexibilityExpanded revolving credit capacity and a longer maturity give GWRS additional flexibility to fund regulated utility infrastructure and manage the timing of capital needs. This supports execution of its capital program, although the company still needs disciplined financing and eventual cash generation.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowSizable free-cash-flow deficits show that recent infrastructure spending has exceeded operating cash generation. Continued shortfalls can increase reliance on debt or equity financing, limit financial flexibility, and make the company more sensitive to the timing of rate recovery and access to capital.
Meaningful LeverageMeaningful leverage constrains GWRS’s ability to absorb unfavorable changes in interest expense, operating costs, or regulatory timing. Although leverage improved from earlier years, debt relative to equity remains a structural limitation on funding flexibility and increases the importance of disciplined capital allocation.
Margin PressureRising operating costs and depreciation from the large capital program are reducing the conversion of revenue into net income. Until rate recovery catches up with the expanded asset base, weaker margins and higher interest expense may constrain earnings quality and returns on capital.
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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 $10.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Global Water Resources Inc’s market cap?
Global Water Resources Inc’s market cap is $220.28M.
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 13 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.
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 3.97%. 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 16.828%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Global Water Resources Inc?
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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Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
GWRS Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $7.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.28%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.74%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.
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 summariesTechnical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
55.45% Insiders
7.20% Mutual Funds
5.17% Other Institutional Investors
27.41% Public Companies and
Individual Investors