Global Water Resources' 2026Q2 revenue growth of 24.8% and operating margin of 25.4% suggest a possible rate case inflection, with operating income rising to $4.5M from $2.6M a year earlier, indicating the expanded rate base (net PP&E up 37% to $449.4M) may finally be converting into earned returns.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 3, 2026 | $0.03-30.8% vs $0.04 | $16M+1.9% vs $16M |
Q3 2026 Aug 12, 2026 | $0.04+33.3% vs $0.03 | $18M+19.0% vs $15M |
Q2 2026 May 13, 2026 | -$0.01+50.0% vs -$0.02 | $13M-5.7% vs $14M |
Q2 2026 Mar 4, 2026 | -$0.01-125.0% vs $0.04 | $14M-1.4% vs $14M |
Global Water Resources NASDAQ: GWRS reported lower third-quarter earnings despite higher revenue, as depreciation and operating costs tied to infrastructure investments outpaced growth in customer connections and rates.
Global Water Resources, Inc. ( GWRS ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call November 5, 2026 1:00 PM EST Company Participants Kyle Upchurch - Controller Ron Fleming - Chairman, CEO & President Michael Liebman - Executive VP, CFO & Corporate Secretary Christopher Krygier - Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Gerard Sweeney - ROTH Capital Partners, LLC, Research Division Adam Kelsey Zach Liggett - Desmond Liggett Wealth Advisors Presentation Operator Greetings, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by.
PHOENIX, Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, has received approval from the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to establish new water rates for Global Water – Santa Cruz Water Company, Inc. (GW-Santa Cruz). GW-Santa Cruz, the company's regional water utility, serves Pinal County, Arizona, including the City of Maricopa, Red Rock, and Inland Port Arizona.
Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.03 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.05 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.07 per share a year ago.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.28 | $209.4M | 88.14 | 5.82% | 3.98% | 2.77% | 4.16% | |
| $59.87 | $1.12B | 21.90 | 1.47% | 24.5% | 10.06% | 2.29% | |
| $32.62 | $528.75M | 20.40 | 3.37% | — | 9.45% | 2.69% | |
| $34.39 | $355.06M | 15.05 | 4.62% | 20.18% | 9.37% | 3.57% | |
| $27.22 | $435.53M | 26.68 | -1.41% | 12.88% | 7.2% | 1.82% | |
| $89.98 | $3.53B | 24.81 | 10.52% | 20.39% | 13.19% | 2.15% |
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Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) reported $60.9M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $55.8M in fiscal year 2025. That is 66% more than the $33.5M of fiscal year 2012.
Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) grew revenue by 9.8% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) earned $2.4M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 4.0% net margin).
Yes. Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) pays a dividend that yields 4.16% at the current price, a high yield.
Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) had a return on equity (ROE) of 2.8% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) had negative free cash flow of $18.7M over the trailing twelve months.
Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) has a dividend payout ratio of 277%. The high payout ratio may limit dividend growth.
