Global Water Resources (GWRS) to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) is anticipated to announce its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 12th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $0.03 per share and revenue of $14.9270 million for the quarter. Interested persons may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.

Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May 13th. The utilities provider reported ($0.01) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.02) by $0.01. Global Water Resources had a net margin of 3.53% and a return on equity of 3.53%. The company had revenue of $13.29 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.09 million. On average, analysts expect Global Water Resources to post $0 EPS for the current fiscal year and $0 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Global Water Resources Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of NASDAQ:GWRS opened at $7.33 on Wednesday. Global Water Resources has a 1 year low of $6.55 and a 1 year high of $11.17. The company has a market cap of $210.81 million, a PE ratio of 104.71 and a beta of 0.91. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.59, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.68. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $7.15 and its 200 day moving average is $7.68.

Global Water Resources Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 17th will be issued a $0.0253 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 17th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 4.1%. Global Water Resources’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 428.57%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on GWRS. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Global Water Resources in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Global Water Resources from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, June 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $15.00.

Insider Activity

In other news, COO Christopher D. Krygier bought 5,389 shares of Global Water Resources stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 20th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $6.87 per share, for a total transaction of $37,022.43. Following the acquisition, the chief operating officer owned 10,485 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $72,031.95. The trade was a 105.75% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CFO Michael J. Liebman bought 7,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $6.89 per share, with a total value of $48,230.00. Following the purchase, the chief financial officer owned 7,000 shares in the company, valued at $48,230. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. 53.70% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Global Water Resources

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP purchased a new position in Global Water Resources during the fourth quarter valued at $107,000. Millennium Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Global Water Resources in the 4th quarter worth about $153,000. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Global Water Resources in the 4th quarter worth about $84,000. Trexquant Investment LP purchased a new position in Global Water Resources during the 4th quarter valued at about $144,000. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada boosted its stake in Global Water Resources by 82.1% during the fourth quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 27,492 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $232,000 after acquiring an additional 12,393 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 27.91% of the company’s stock.

Global Water Resources Company Profile

Global Water Resources, Inc (NASDAQ:GWRS) is a publicly traded holding company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in the ownership and management of water and wastewater utilities. The company provides critical potable water delivery, wastewater collection and treatment, and reclaimed water services to residential, commercial and industrial customers across select communities in Central and Southern Arizona.

The company operates multiple regulated utility systems, serving communities such as Anthem, Biltmore, Florence and San Tan Valley.