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Global Water Resources (GWRS)


Market Price (6/17/2026): $6.89 | Market Cap: $198.1 MilSector: Utilities | Industry: Water Utilities

Global Water Resources (GWRS)


Market Price (6/17/2026): $6.89
Market Cap: $198.1 Mil
Sector: Utilities
Industry: Water Utilities

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.3%, Dividend Yield is 4.3%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 30%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 34%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Water Infrastructure, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Wastewater Management, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -81%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -112%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 69%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 22x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 99x

Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -73%

Key risks
GWRS key risks include [1] unfavorable rate case outcomes with Arizona regulators, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.3%, Dividend Yield is 4.3%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 30%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 34%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Water Infrastructure, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Wastewater Management, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -81%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -112%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 69%
6 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 22x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 99x
7 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -73%
8 Key risks
GWRS key risks include [1] unfavorable rate case outcomes with Arizona regulators, Show more.

Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 6/15/2026

Global Water Resources (GWRS) stock has lost about 25% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Global Water Resources reported weaker-than-expected financial results for both fiscal Q4 2025 and fiscal Q1 2026 (the company's fiscal year ends December 31).

For fiscal Q4 2025, net income fell to $3.0 million ($0.11 per diluted share) from $5.8 million ($0.24 per diluted share) year-over-year, which was considered a sharp EPS miss. In fiscal Q1 2026, the company reported a net loss of $0.4 million, or ($0.01) per diluted share, compared to a net income of $0.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in Q1 2025, missing consensus estimates. Additionally, Q1 2026 revenue of $13.3 million, while up 6.7% year-over-year, fell short of analyst expectations ranging from $14.09 million to $15.18 million.

2. The company experienced significant increases in operating expenses and interest expense.

Operating expenses for fiscal Q4 2025 increased by $5.3 million, or 12.2%, to $48.6 million, largely due to elevated depreciation and higher operating and maintenance costs. This trend continued into fiscal Q1 2026, where operating expenses rose by approximately $1.7 million, or 15.1%, to $12.9 million compared to Q1 2025. The Q1 2026 net loss was primarily attributed to increased depreciation expense and higher net interest expense resulting from the company's 2025 rate base investments.

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Updated on 6/15/2026

Global Water Resources (GWRS) stock has lost about 25% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Global Water Resources reported weaker-than-expected financial results for both fiscal Q4 2025 and fiscal Q1 2026 (the company's fiscal year ends December 31).

For fiscal Q4 2025, net income fell to $3.0 million ($0.11 per diluted share) from $5.8 million ($0.24 per diluted share) year-over-year, which was considered a sharp EPS miss. In fiscal Q1 2026, the company reported a net loss of $0.4 million, or ($0.01) per diluted share, compared to a net income of $0.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in Q1 2025, missing consensus estimates. Additionally, Q1 2026 revenue of $13.3 million, while up 6.7% year-over-year, fell short of analyst expectations ranging from $14.09 million to $15.18 million.

2. The company experienced significant increases in operating expenses and interest expense.

Operating expenses for fiscal Q4 2025 increased by $5.3 million, or 12.2%, to $48.6 million, largely due to elevated depreciation and higher operating and maintenance costs. This trend continued into fiscal Q1 2026, where operating expenses rose by approximately $1.7 million, or 15.1%, to $12.9 million compared to Q1 2025. The Q1 2026 net loss was primarily attributed to increased depreciation expense and higher net interest expense resulting from the company's 2025 rate base investments.

3. A slowdown in new service connection growth, indicated by declining building permits, impacted future revenue expectations.

Single-family building permits in the Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area decreased by nearly 20% to 21,815 in 2025. This deceleration persisted into fiscal Q1 2026, with building permits in the Phoenix Greater Metro Statistical Area falling by 18.8% and in the Maricopa market by 16.5% compared to the same period in 2025. This reduction in new construction activity suggests a potential slowdown in organic customer growth for Global Water Resources.

4. Analysts responded with downgrades and reduced price targets following the earnings reports.

Following the fiscal Q4 2025 results, Freedom Capital downgraded Global Water Resources to "Hold" from "Buy" and lowered its price target from $9.20 to $7.10 around March 5, 2026. After the fiscal Q1 2026 results, analysts became less optimistic, reducing their 2026 revenue forecasts from $63.0 million to $58.3 million and making a significant cut to earnings per share numbers from $0.14 to $0.071. The average price target was also cut by 9.7% to $9.80.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -23.8% change in GWRS stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/16/2026 was primarily driven by a -55.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)22820266162026Change
Stock Price ($)9.036.88-23.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)55572.0%
Net Income Margin (%)7.9%3.5%-55.1%
P/E Multiple56.998.973.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2729-4.5%
Cumulative Contribution-23.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 6/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GWRS-23.8% 
Market (SPY)9.7%10.4%
Sector (XLU)-4.9%25.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The -17.9% change in GWRS stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/16/2026 was primarily driven by a -55.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)113020256162026Change
Stock Price ($)8.386.88-17.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)55572.0%
Net Income Margin (%)7.9%3.5%-55.1%
P/E Multiple52.898.987.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2729-4.5%
Cumulative Contribution-17.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 6/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GWRS-17.9% 
Market (SPY)10.4%11.1%
Sector (XLU)0.9%28.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The -29.6% change in GWRS stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/16/2026 was primarily driven by a -66.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)53120256162026Change
Stock Price ($)9.786.88-29.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)54575.7%
Net Income Margin (%)10.6%3.5%-66.7%
P/E Multiple41.998.9136.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2429-15.3%
Cumulative Contribution-29.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2025 to 6/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GWRS-29.6% 
Market (SPY)28.8%24.8%
Sector (XLU)13.1%27.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -35.7% change in GWRS stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/16/2026 was primarily driven by a -76.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)53120236162026Change
Stock Price ($)10.706.88-35.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)485718.3%
Net Income Margin (%)14.8%3.5%-76.1%
P/E Multiple36.198.9174.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2429-17.0%
Cumulative Contribution-35.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2023 to 6/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GWRS-35.7% 
Market (SPY)86.6%25.7%
Sector (XLU)52.1%27.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
GWRS Return21%-21%1%-10%-24%-19%-47%
Peers Return35%-17%-14%-7%2%4%-4%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%101%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
GWRS Win Rate67%58%58%33%50%50% 
Peers Win Rate68%45%45%45%45%70% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
GWRS Max Drawdown-22%-36%-35%-16%-30%-27% 
Peers Max Drawdown-16%-31%-28%-19%-16%-11% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: AWK, WTRG, AWR, CWT, MSEX.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/16/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventGWRSS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-25.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven51 days24 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-31.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven46.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven259 days140 days

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In The Past

Global Water Resources's stock fell -2.5% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 2.5% gain to breakeven.

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EventGWRSS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-25.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven51 days24 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-31.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven46.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven259 days140 days

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In The Past

Global Water Resources's stock fell -2.5% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 2.5% gain to breakeven.

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About Global Water Resources (GWRS)

Global Water Resources (GWRS) is a water resource management company that operates as a regulated utility. The company's core business involves owning, operating, and managing critical infrastructure for water, wastewater, and recycled water services.

GWRS provides essential utility services, including delivering potable water to homes, collecting and treating wastewater, and supplying recycled water for various approved uses. The company primarily serves residential customers within the metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona area. As of December 2020, Global Water Resources served approximately 74,048 people in about 27,630 homes across this region.

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  • American Water Works (AWK) for the Phoenix metropolitan area.
  • Like a local electric utility such as PG&E (PCG) or Con Edison (ED) but for water and wastewater services.

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  • Water Utility Services: Provides regulated drinking water to residential and commercial customers.
  • Wastewater Utility Services: Collects and treats wastewater from customers.
  • Recycled Water Utility Services: Delivers treated wastewater for non-potable uses such as irrigation.

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Global Water Resources (GWRS) primarily sells its water, wastewater, and recycled water utility services directly to end-users rather than to other companies as major customers. Based on the company's description, it serves approximately 74,048 people in approximately 27,630 homes.

The categories of customers that Global Water Resources serves include:

  • Residential Customers: These are individual households and families living in single-family homes, apartments, and other residential dwellings that utilize the company's water, wastewater, and recycled water services for daily living.
  • Commercial Customers: This category includes businesses, retail establishments, offices, and other non-residential entities that require water and wastewater services for their operations within the metropolitan Phoenix area.
  • Institutional/Governmental Customers: Global Water Resources may also serve various public and private institutions such as schools, hospitals, municipal buildings, and other governmental facilities that fall within its service territories.

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Ron L. Fleming Chairman, President & CEO

Mr. Fleming has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Water Resources since January 2015 and was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors in November 2018. He joined Global Water in 2004 and, from 2007 to 2014, served in various roles including Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice President and General Manager. Prior to joining Global Water, Mr. Fleming worked in the construction industry on numerous large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects throughout Arizona.

Mike Liebman Senior Vice President & CFO

Mr. Liebman has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary of Global Water Resources since May 2014. Before joining Global Water, he was a Senior Director at Alvarez and Marsal, a turnaround and restructuring firm, from 2002 to 2014. While at Alvarez and Marsal, Mr. Liebman provided strategic planning and interim management services to companies across various industries, including homebuilding, retail, rental/leasing, and manufacturing. During his tenure, he successfully negotiated the restructuring of over $3 billion in capital and raised $750 million of new capital for clients. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor.

Christopher Krygier Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Krygier serves as Chief Operating Officer for Global Water. He brings over 15 years of experience in operations management, regulatory strategy, and capital deployment for large projects and transactions, along with multi-state experience and industry knowledge. Mr. Krygier previously served as director of operations for a water and wastewater utility division of an investor-owned, publicly-traded, multi-national renewable energy and regulated utility conglomerate.

Robert J. Kuta Executive Vice President, Engineering & Environmental Resources

Mr. Kuta is the Executive Vice President of Engineering and Environmental Resources for Global Water Resources, Inc., where he is responsible for the planning and directing of all aspects of the Company's engineering and construction functions as well as direct oversight of environmental compliance activities. An experienced water utility executive, he previously served in a C-level position at the 3rd largest investor-owned water utility in the United States and began his career in the water industry as a field operator in Arizona.

Jon Corwin Vice President and General Manager

Mr. Corwin has served as the General Manager of Global Water Resources since September 2013, having previously held roles as the Maricopa-Casa Grande Regional Manager and the Operations Program Manager. He joined Global Water in 2011 after serving eight years as a Civil Engineering Officer in the United States Air Force, where his primary duties included managing infrastructure construction and maintenance at multiple Air Force bases.

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Key Risks to Global Water Resources (GWRS)

  1. Regulatory Environment and Rate Case Delays: Global Water Resources operates in a highly regulated industry, primarily overseen by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) and various environmental agencies. Significant risks include changes in regulations, such as new water quality standards (e.g., PFAS and lead-and-copper), and delays or unfavorable outcomes in rate case approvals. These regulatory factors can directly impact the company's ability to increase revenue, manage costs, and execute expansion plans, leading to regulatory lag where investments are made but recovery through rates is delayed.
  2. Increasing Operating Expenses and Margin Compression: The company faces persistent challenges from rising operating expenses, including personnel, utility, depreciation, and interest costs. Despite revenue growth, these escalating expenses, often associated with capital improvement programs and strategic acquisitions, have led to a decrease in net income and thinner profit margins. This margin compression indicates that a larger portion of new revenue is being absorbed by costs rather than contributing to the bottom line.
  3. Water Supply Constraints and Climate Variability: Operating predominantly in arid regions of Arizona, Global Water Resources is significantly exposed to risks related to water supply limitations, climate change, and drought-related policy changes. Insufficient water supply or wastewater capacity could impede customer growth and necessitate increased capital expenditures for water resource management solutions, thereby impacting long-term growth and operational costs.

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Global Water Resources (GWRS) operates regulated water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities primarily in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. Based on available market data for these services in Arizona, the addressable market sizes are as follows:

  • Regulated Water Utilities: The market size for the Water Supply & Irrigation Systems industry in Arizona is projected to be $4.0 billion in 2026. This market includes operations for water-treatment plants, pumping stations, aqueducts, and water-distribution mains.
  • Wastewater Utilities: The market size for the Sewage Treatment Facilities industry in Arizona is projected to be $666.6 million in 2026.
  • Recycled Water Utilities: null

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Global Water Resources (NASDAQ: GWRS) is poised for future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, driven by several key factors:

  1. Organic Customer Connection Growth: The company anticipates continued growth in active water and wastewater connections, fueled by the ongoing population and economic expansion within its service areas in metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. In 2025, Global Water Resources achieved a 3.2% organic connection growth rate, excluding acquisitions.
  2. Strategic Acquisitions: Global Water Resources actively pursues strategic acquisitions of water and wastewater systems. The acquisition of seven water systems from Tucson Water in July 2025 significantly contributed to 2025 revenue and is projected to generate approximately $1.5 million in annual revenue. This strategy aims to expand its rate base and achieve economies of scale.
  3. Approved Rate Increases and Pending Rate Cases: As a regulated utility, revenue growth is significantly influenced by rate adjustments approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). The company secured $1.1 million in new revenues for its Farmers utility and the recently acquired Tucson water systems. Additionally, a critical rate case is pending for its two largest utilities, Santa Cruz Water Company and Palo Verde Utilities Company, seeking an annual revenue increase of approximately $4.3 million, with a hearing scheduled for August 2026.
  4. Increased Water Consumption: Growth in the customer base, combined with higher per-customer usage, contributes to increased water consumption, which directly translates into higher revenue.
  5. Residential and Commercial Development in Service Areas: The company benefits from robust residential and commercial development in its service territories. Management has expressed confidence in Arizona's long-term economic and population growth. Initiatives like Arizona's new 'Ag-to-Urban' program and infrastructure projects such as the fully funded Highway 347 expansion in Maricopa are expected to drive further development and demand for water services in the company's operational regions.

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Share Issuance

  • In 2025, Global Water Resources' capital program was partially funded by $44.1 million of equity issuance.
  • The company reported a $32 million equity raise in or around Q1 2025, contributing to $51.5 million in liquidity.

Inbound Investments

  • On December 10, 2025, Global Water Resources secured a $15 million term loan at a fixed interest rate of 5.49%.
  • In Q2 2025, the company extended its revolving credit facility's maturity date to May 18, 2027, and increased the principal available for borrowing from $15 million to $20 million.

Outbound Investments

  • In July 2025, the company acquired seven water systems from Tucson Water for approximately $7.7 million, anticipated to generate an additional $1.5 million in annual revenue.
  • In early 2022, Global Water Resources completed two small water utility "tuck-in" acquisitions to expand its regional footprint.

Capital Expenditures

  • Global Water Resources invested $67.3 million in infrastructure projects in 2025, marking a near-record year for capital investments.
  • A significant portion of the 2025 capital investments were directed towards post-test year projects in Santa Cruz Water Company and Palo Verde Utilities Company, their two largest utilities in Pinal County.
  • The company's 2025 capital improvement plan led to increased depreciation, net interest expense, and a $1.3 million loss on asset disposals primarily associated with the recommissioning of the Southwest Plant.

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Financials

GWRSAWKWTRGAWRCWTMSEXMedian
NameGlobal W.American.Essentia.American.Californ.Middlese. 
Mkt Price6.88128.4737.9177.8545.4552.4848.97
Mkt Cap0.225.110.73.02.71.02.9
Rev LTM575,2052,5536791,011199845
Op Inc LTM61,89989320917556192
FCF LTM-41-1,390-45238-223-38-132
FCF 3Y Avg-19-1,062-469-32-193-29-113
CFO LTM172,03397625631461285
CFO 3Y Avg221,99985918728057233

Growth & Margins

GWRSAWKWTRGAWRCWTMSEXMedian
NameGlobal W.American.Essentia.American.Californ.Middlese. 
Rev Chg LTM5.7%8.1%13.1%11.7%4.2%1.8%6.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg5.8%10.2%4.4%7.7%8.0%6.8%7.2%
Rev Chg Q6.7%5.7%10.0%14.3%5.2%10.0%8.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.5%1.3%3.2%3.2%1.1%2.3%1.9%
Op Inc Chg LTM-32.7%7.7%3.1%9.4%-7.2%1.9%2.5%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-13.8%12.9%11.0%11.1%20.6%10.7%11.1%
Op Mgn LTM11.1%36.5%35.0%30.8%17.3%28.1%29.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg15.9%36.2%36.4%31.5%18.1%26.9%29.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-1.7%-0.1%-2.2%-0.1%-0.6%0.2%-0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM30.3%39.1%38.2%37.7%31.0%30.4%34.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg40.8%42.1%38.3%29.7%28.7%29.9%34.1%
FCF/Rev LTM-72.8%-26.7%-17.7%5.6%-22.0%-18.9%-20.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-33.6%-22.0%-21.0%-5.8%-19.8%-15.8%-20.4%

Valuation

GWRSAWKWTRGAWRCWTMSEXMedian
NameGlobal W.American.Essentia.American.Californ.Middlese. 
Mkt Cap0.225.110.73.02.71.02.9
P/S3.54.84.24.52.74.94.3
P/Op Inc31.513.212.014.615.517.415.0
P/EBIT22.312.311.613.813.315.313.5
P/E98.922.719.322.822.822.122.8
P/CFO11.512.311.011.98.716.111.7
Total Yield5.3%6.3%8.7%6.9%7.1%7.1%7.0%
Dividend Yield4.3%1.9%3.6%2.5%2.7%2.6%2.7%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-8.4%-4.0%-4.3%-1.2%-7.0%-3.0%-4.2%
D/E0.70.60.80.30.60.40.6
Net D/E0.70.60.80.30.60.40.6

Returns

GWRSAWKWTRGAWRCWTMSEXMedian
NameGlobal W.American.Essentia.American.Californ.Middlese. 
1M Rtn3.1%3.4%2.4%3.5%7.0%4.4%3.4%
3M Rtn-7.7%-6.4%-6.3%5.6%3.3%3.0%-1.6%
6M Rtn-17.7%-1.8%0.8%7.0%5.1%-0.1%0.3%
12M Rtn-31.2%-6.1%5.1%3.6%1.5%-3.2%-0.8%
3Y Rtn-39.6%-7.4%1.5%-4.6%-6.7%-31.7%-7.0%
1M Excs Rtn1.7%2.0%1.0%2.1%5.6%3.0%2.0%
3M Excs Rtn-19.5%-18.2%-18.1%-6.2%-8.5%-8.8%-13.5%
6M Excs Rtn-26.9%-11.0%-8.3%-3.3%-5.5%-9.7%-9.0%
12M Excs Rtn-56.8%-32.5%-22.4%-23.3%-24.8%-30.4%-27.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-112.5%-80.6%-73.7%-82.4%-87.8%-107.5%-85.1%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Water Service2926252119
Wastewater and recycled water service2727252422
Unregulated revenues  301
Total5653534542


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$6.88 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.2 
First Trading Date04/28/2016 
Distance from 52W High-35.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$7.19$8.44
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-4.3%-18.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility34.1%34.0%
Downside Capture47.40108.12
Upside Capture1.3734.99
Correlation (SPY)8.5%24.0%
GWRS Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.330.690.550.460.820.56
Up Beta1.48-0.120.000.020.590.42
Down Beta2.492.250.390.500.920.59
Up Capture81%36%20%32%42%18%
Bmk +ve Days13283667141432
Stock +ve Days8182761123362
Down Capture127%231%154%95%118%92%
Bmk -ve Days7132757109318
Stock -ve Days11213458117372

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GWRS
GWRS-31.2%33.9%-1.05-
Sector ETF (XLU)13.9%14.6%0.6727.8%
Equity (SPY)27.2%12.4%1.6623.8%
Gold (GLD)25.8%27.4%0.8214.6%
Commodities (DBC)23.3%18.9%0.98-10.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)13.6%13.5%0.6939.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-37.7%42.4%-1.0016.0%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GWRS
GWRS-14.5%32.1%-0.44-
Sector ETF (XLU)9.9%17.3%0.4229.5%
Equity (SPY)13.8%17.1%0.6330.5%
Gold (GLD)17.6%18.2%0.7812.2%
Commodities (DBC)7.8%19.4%0.303.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.5%18.8%0.0435.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)12.1%54.2%0.4217.6%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GWRS
GWRS2.3%33.7%0.15-
Sector ETF (XLU)9.5%19.3%0.4234.8%
Equity (SPY)15.4%18.0%0.7339.5%
Gold (GLD)12.8%16.1%0.668.9%
Commodities (DBC)6.2%18.0%0.2710.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.6%20.7%0.2341.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)60.7%66.8%1.0015.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date5292026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 5152026-10.8%
Average Daily Volume0.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.3 days
Basic Shares Quantity28.8 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares1.1%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/16/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/13/20264.5%5.0%5.9%
3/4/2026-13.9%-17.5%-13.5%
8/13/2025-3.3%-5.4%-3.8%
5/14/20250.6%1.4%3.1%
3/6/2025-0.7%-3.2%-15.7%
8/8/2024-2.0%-2.1%3.3%
11/9/20231.1%7.9%17.0%
8/10/2023-3.4%-10.9%-11.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive7710
# Negative11118
Median Positive1.1%5.0%5.3%
Median Negative-2.0%-3.2%-5.8%
Max Positive5.0%11.3%32.7%
Max Negative-13.9%-17.5%-15.7%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/13/20264.5%5.0%5.9%
3/4/2026-13.9%-17.5%-13.5%
8/13/2025-3.3%-5.4%-3.8%
5/14/20250.6%1.4%3.1%
3/6/2025-0.7%-3.2%-15.7%
8/8/2024-2.0%-2.1%3.3%
11/9/20231.1%7.9%17.0%
8/10/2023-3.4%-10.9%-11.5%
3/9/2023-2.2%1.2%-0.4%
11/10/2022-0.7%-1.4%4.0%
8/10/2022-2.2%-2.8%-4.5%
5/4/2022-1.4%-5.1%-1.7%
3/10/2022-1.9%-1.2%2.3%
11/9/20210.5%-2.1%-7.2%
8/5/20210.5%3.0%15.8%
5/6/2021-0.5%-4.7%6.3%
11/5/20202.5%9.5%32.7%
8/6/20205.0%11.3%4.8%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive7710
# Negative11118
Median Positive1.1%5.0%5.3%
Median Negative-2.0%-3.2%-5.8%
Max Positive5.0%11.3%32.7%
Max Negative-13.9%-17.5%-15.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/13/202610-Q
12/31/202503/04/202610-K
09/30/202511/12/202510-Q
06/30/202508/13/202510-Q
03/31/202505/14/202510-Q
12/31/202403/05/202510-K
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202303/07/202410-K
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/10/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202203/09/202310-K
09/30/202211/10/202210-Q
06/30/202208/10/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/13/202610-Q
12/31/202503/04/202610-K
09/30/202511/12/202510-Q
06/30/202508/13/202510-Q
03/31/202505/14/202510-Q
12/31/202403/05/202510-K
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202303/07/202410-K
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/10/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202203/09/202310-K
09/30/202211/10/202210-Q
06/30/202208/10/202210-Q
03/31/202205/04/202210-Q
12/31/202103/10/202210-K
09/30/202111/09/202110-Q
06/30/202108/05/202110-Q
03/31/202105/06/202110-Q
12/31/202003/04/202110-K
09/30/202011/06/202010-Q
06/30/202008/06/202010-Q
03/31/202005/07/202010-Q
12/31/201903/05/202010-K
09/30/201911/07/201910-Q
06/30/201908/08/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 6/1/2026

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/13/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Rate Increase 0.05    

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 3/4/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Net Annual Revenue Increase 4.30 Mil -33.8% LoweredGuidance: 6.50 Mil for 2026

Insider Activity

Updated 6/2/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Liebman, Michael JCFO and Corporate SecretarySpouse IRABuy52220266.897,00048,26048,260Form
2Krygier, Christopher DChief Operating Officerself as Trustee for The CKTJ Living TrustBuy52020266.875,38937,00071,986Form
3Lenderking, John CarrollSVP, Water ResourcesDirectBuy51920266.847004,79264,042Form
4Cohn, Andrew M DirectBuy31320267.2018,305131,79618,439,088Form
5Cohn, Andrew M DirectBuy1007202510.30154,0261,586,46826,171,357Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Liebman, Michael JCFO and Corporate SecretarySpouse IRABuy52220266.897,00048,26048,260Form
2Krygier, Christopher DChief Operating Officerself as Trustee for The CKTJ Living TrustBuy52020266.875,38937,00071,986Form
3Lenderking, John CarrollSVP, Water ResourcesDirectBuy51920266.847004,79264,042Form
4Cohn, Andrew M DirectBuy31320267.2018,305131,79618,439,088Form
5Cohn, Andrew M DirectBuy1007202510.30154,0261,586,46826,171,357Form
6Levine, Jonathan L Levine Investments Limited PartnershipBuy1007202510.30728,1977,500,429124,919,657Form
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