Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.30
Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.2%
Payout Ratio
2.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
GWRS Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.1% and trend is flat.
GWRS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.2%
Trailing DPS$0.30
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M12
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR0.5%
5Y CAGR1.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.1%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.2%
1Y Total Return-27.3%
5Y Total Return-47.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,22210Y ago$13,97520Y ago$18,801
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
GWRS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
GWRS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Global Water Resources, Inc. distributes 2.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GWRS has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.5% and 5-year CAGR of 1.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GWRS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.2% dividend yield, 4.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.1% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -47.8%, with dividends contributing 9.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,975 today.
GWRS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$0.51
Avg/Payment$0.0253
Latest Change-1.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026Latest | $0.0250 | ↓ -1.3% | 3.97% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.0253 | — | 4.04% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.0253 | — | 3.31% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.0253 | — | 3.43% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.0253 | — | 3.57% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.0253 | — | 3.07% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.0253 | — | 2.97% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.0253 | — | 3.12% | Sep 30, 2025 |
GWRS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.2%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
2.8% payout
Streak
4Y
1.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.2%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd GWRSGlobal Water Resourc… | $206M | 4.2% | 2.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
 MSEXMiddlesex Water Comp… | $955M | 2.7% | 58.2% | 21 | Sustainable |
 YORWThe York Water Compa… | $421M | 3.0% | 62.9% | 31 | Watch |
3rd  ARTNAArtesian Resources C… | $326M | 3.9% | 55.5% | 31 | Sustainable |
1st  CWCOConsolidated Water C… | $529M | 100.0% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 AWRAmerican States Wate… | $3.0B | 2.5% | 57.2% | 24 | Sustainable |
 AWKAmerican Water Works… | $24.6B | 2.6% | 57.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
 CWTCalifornia Water Ser… | $2.6B | 2.8% | 57.6% | 22 | Sustainable |
 WTRGEssential Utilities,… | $10.7B | 3.5% | 60.6% | 26 | Watch |
GWRS Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.10 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $0.30 | 0.9% | 12 | $0.11 | 276.3% | 0.36x | 2.1% |
| 2024 | $0.30 | 0.9% | 12 | $0.24 | 125.5% | 0.80x | 2.1% |
| 2023 | $0.30 | -0.2% | 12 | $0.33 | 90.5% | 1.11x | 2.0% |
| 2022 | $0.30 | 2.6% | 12 | $0.24 | 124.6% | 0.80x | 2.0% |
| 2021 | $0.29 | 0.8% | 12 | $0.16 | 182.3% | 0.55x | 2.0% |
| 2020 | $0.29 | 0.9% | 12 | $0.05 | 590.3% | 0.17x | 2.0% |
| 2019 | $0.29 | 1.0% | 12 | $0.10 | 286.6% | 0.35x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $0.28 | 3.4% | 12 | $0.15 | 189.2% | 0.53x | 1.9% |
| 2017 | $0.27 | 7.2% | 12 | $0.23 | 119.3% | 0.84x | 1.9% |
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Start ComparisonGWRS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GWRS stock.
How much dividend does GWRS pay per share?
Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is GWRS's next ex-dividend date?
GWRS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GWRS typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is GWRS's dividend safe?
GWRS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.8% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is GWRS a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Global Water Resources, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does GWRS pay dividends?
Global Water Resources, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.30 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GWRS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GWRS five years ago would be worth approximately $5,222 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GWRS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GWRS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.