Consolidated Water (CWCO) Stock Overview
Supplies potable water, treats wastewater and water for reuse, and provides water-related products and services in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, the United States, and the British Virgin Islands. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$29.83 |
| 52 Week High | US$39.12 |
| 52 Week Low | US$28.17 |
| Beta | 0.51 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.97% |
| 3 Month Change | -4.85% |
| 1 Year Change | 2.76% |
| 3 Year Change | 32.87% |
| 5 Year Change | 144.51% |
| Change since IPO | 1,490.93% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 02
CWCO: Acquisition-Focused Expansion And Share Capital Flexibility Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have kept their price target for Consolidated Water steady at $43.00, citing unchanged assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as the key reasons for holding the line. What's in the News Consolidated Water is actively seeking acquisitions, with management highlighting interest in desalination and water infrastructure projects in the Caribbean and North America, as stated on the First Quarter 2026 Operating and Financial Results call.Seeking Alpha • May 19
Consolidated Water: Hawaii Delays Have Crushed Sentiment, But The Thesis Is Still Intact
Summary Consolidated Water's stock price has dropped 22% due to permitting delays in the Hawaii desalination project, the key near-term growth catalyst. Q1FY26 results reflect a temporary transition: revenue declined 11% YoY, but O&M recurring revenue and Bulk segment remained resilient, supporting margins. My revised thesis assumes Hawaii construction revenue starts in FY2027, offering a potential 27% annual total return if the project proceeds as expected. With high downside risk if Hawaii is cancelled, CWCO is now a high-risk, high-reward play best suited for patient, risk-tolerant investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 02
CWCO: Acquisition-Focused Expansion And Share Capital Flexibility Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have kept their price target for Consolidated Water steady at $43.00, citing unchanged assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as the key reasons for holding the line. What's in the News Consolidated Water is actively seeking acquisitions, with management highlighting interest in desalination and water infrastructure projects in the Caribbean and North America, as stated on the First Quarter 2026 Operating and Financial Results call.Seeking Alpha • May 19
Consolidated Water: Hawaii Delays Have Crushed Sentiment, But The Thesis Is Still Intact
Summary Consolidated Water's stock price has dropped 22% due to permitting delays in the Hawaii desalination project, the key near-term growth catalyst. Q1FY26 results reflect a temporary transition: revenue declined 11% YoY, but O&M recurring revenue and Bulk segment remained resilient, supporting margins. My revised thesis assumes Hawaii construction revenue starts in FY2027, offering a potential 27% annual total return if the project proceeds as expected. With high downside risk if Hawaii is cancelled, CWCO is now a high-risk, high-reward play best suited for patient, risk-tolerant investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 15
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. Just Missed EPS By 12%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
As you might know, Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. ( NASDAQ:CWCO ) last week released its latest quarterly, and things did...Narrative Update • May 14
CWCO: Share Capital Changes And Buyback Tools Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Consolidated Water at $43.0. They have adjusted assumptions related to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, resulting in a refreshed yet unchanged overall price target narrative. What's in the News Consolidated Water plans to seek shareholder approval at its AGM on June 1, 2026, for an increase in the company’s share capital, which could give the company greater flexibility for future equity issuance (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 27
CWCO: Share Authorization And Buyback Flexibility Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have maintained their price target for Consolidated Water at $43.00, reflecting unchanged assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News At the AGM scheduled for June 1, 2026, shareholders are set to vote on increasing Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.'s authorized share capital, which could give the company more flexibility in future equity issuance or corporate actions (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 08
CWCO: Steady Growth Assumptions And Future P/E Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts kept their price target for Consolidated Water steady at $43.00, citing unchanged assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as support for maintaining their view. Valuation Changes Fair Value: steady at $43.0, with no change from the prior estimate of $43.Narrative Update • Mar 24
CWCO: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support Further Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their $43.00 price target for Consolidated Water, weighing lower projected revenue growth of 20.55% and a slightly softer profit margin of 12.52% against a higher assumed future P/E of 29.08x. Valuation Changes Fair Value: $43.0 is unchanged, with the target price maintained at the prior level.Narrative Update • Mar 10
CWCO: Stable Assumptions And Maintained Future P/E Will Support Upside
Analysts have maintained their consolidated fair value estimate for Consolidated Water at $43, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that together indicate no change in their overall price target view. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Remains unchanged at $43.00, indicating no adjustment to the consolidated fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Feb 24
CWCO: Stable Assumptions And Lower Future P/E Will Support Upside
Analysts have kept their price target for Consolidated Water steady at $43.00, with unchanged assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin, along with a slightly lower future P/E expectation that reflects their updated view of the stock’s valuation profile. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Held steady at $43.00, with no change in the underlying fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Feb 09
CWCO: Revised Assumptions Will Support Future Margins And Share Price Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Consolidated Water up from US$42.50 to US$43.00, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, margins, discount rate and future P/E expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Adjusted slightly from US$42.50 to US$43.00.Narrative Update • Jan 23
CWCO: New Wastewater Contract Will Support Future Margins And Share Gains
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Consolidated Water steady at US$42.50, citing essentially unchanged assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which together support a stable price target despite the minor model tweaks. What's in the News Consolidated Water Co. Ltd., through its California based subsidiary PERC Water Corporation, secured an US$11.7 million contract to construct a wastewater recycling plant for a San Francisco Bay Area golf club (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 09
CWCO: New Recycling Contract Will Support Future Margins And Share Gains
The analyst price target for Consolidated Water remains at US$42.50, as analysts point to steady fair value, discount rate and earnings assumptions with no material shifts in their underlying models. What's in the News Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.Narrative Update • Dec 25
CWCO: New Wastewater Contract Will Support Future Margins And Share Gains
Analysts have nudged their price target on Consolidated Water slightly higher to 42.50 dollars from 42.50 dollars, citing a largely unchanged outlook for revenue growth, profit margins, and long term valuation multiples. What's in the News Won an 11.7 million dollar contract to build a wastewater recycling plant for a San Francisco Bay Area golf club, adding to the company’s backlog and reinforcing its presence in high value U.S. water infrastructure projects (Key Developments) The project will use membrane bioreactor technology to convert untreated wastewater into high quality recycled water suitable for irrigation, aligning with growing demand for sustainable water solutions (Key Developments) The plant’s design leverages precast concrete basins and prefabricated equipment buildings to lower construction costs and accelerate the project schedule, potentially supporting better project margins (Key Developments) Once operational, the facility is expected to save an estimated 36 to 38 million gallons of potable water annually by supplying recycled water for non potable use, reducing strain on local freshwater resources (Key Developments) The contract was secured by subsidiary PERC Water Corporation, with design by long term partner PACE Advanced Water Engineering, underscoring Consolidated Water’s established network and technical expertise in engineered water solutions (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at 42.50 dollars per share, indicating no material reassessment of long term intrinsic value.Narrative Update • Dec 11
CWCO: New Wastewater Contract Will Support Future Margins And Share Gains
Analysts have increased their price target for Consolidated Water by 0.0 dollars, reflecting slightly refined assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth and profit margins that leave their overall valuation view effectively unchanged. What's in the News Won an $11.7 million contract to build a wastewater recycling plant for a San Francisco Bay Area golf club, adding to its portfolio of U.S. water infrastructure projects (Key Developments) New plant will treat 200,000 gallons of wastewater per day and provide 600,000 gallons of treated water storage for irrigation use (Key Developments) Facility will use membrane bioreactor technology to produce high quality recycled water while saving an estimated 36 to 38 million gallons of potable water annually (Key Developments) Value engineered design, including precast concrete basins and prefabricated equipment buildings, is expected to cut construction costs and speed delivery of the project (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at $42.50 per share, indicating no material shift in the intrinsic valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Nov 27
CWCO: San Francisco Contract Win Will Support Margin Expansion And Share Gains
Analysts have maintained their price target for Consolidated Water at $42.50, noting that subtle adjustments in discount rate and financial forecasts do not significantly alter the company's outlook. What's in the News Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.Narrative Update • Nov 13
CWCO: Projected Margin Expansion Should Drive Share Gains After Contract Win
Analysts have raised their price target for Consolidated Water from $39.50 to $42.50. They cite improved profit margin projections, which outweigh a modestly higher discount rate and slightly reduced revenue growth expectations.Analysis Article • Aug 13
The Returns At Consolidated Water (NASDAQ:CWCO) Aren't Growing
NasdaqGS:CWCO 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Consolidated Water's Fair Values from the Community and select...Seeking Alpha • Mar 21
Consolidated Water: A Tiny Company With A Big Future
Summary Consolidated Water is a microcap water company with a strong balance sheet, boasting $100 million in cash and negligible debt. CW operates in the Caribbean and US, with diversified segments including retail water, bulk water, services, and manufacturing. Key growth drivers include a $200 million Hawaii desalination project and increasing recurring O&M revenues, enhancing long-term revenue stability. Despite regulatory risks in Cayman and payment delays in Bahamas, CW's debt-free status provides resilience and negotiation leverage. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 19
Consolidated Water: Upside In Water, But Only At The Right Price
Summary I underestimated Consolidated Water's upside potential due to its significant expansion and new contracts, despite its historical underperformance and high miss ratio. CWCO's impressive 2023 earnings were driven by a new desalination plant and contracts in Hawaii and the Caribbean, boosting its valuation. Despite recent growth, CWCO's risk profile and inconsistent performance make it a "Hold" at a $20/share target, not warranting a higher multiple. The company's volatile revenue streams and cyclical end-customers in leisure and tourism add to the investment risk, justifying my conservative stance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 20
Expanding Desalination Frontiers Boosts Prospects, Yet Analysts Predict A Challenging Revenue Tide
Expansion through new desalination plants and acquisitions in water-stressed areas enhances long-term revenue, market presence, and competitive edge.Seeking Alpha • Aug 20
Consolidated Water: Q2 2024 Earnings Make A Splash, But Miss The Mark
Summary Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. missed earnings and revenue targets in Q2, but saw growth in the Retail segment and operations and maintenance contracts. Consolidated Water operates in water treatment projects, with recent expansions in the Caribbean and U.S., including desalination plants and long-term contracts. Despite solid financials and growth opportunities, Consolidated Water faces risks from project timing and revenue dependence on big projects, leading to caution in investing. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 15
Here's Why Consolidated Water (NASDAQ:CWCO) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Jun 08
Consolidated Water (NASDAQ:CWCO) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.095
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. ( NASDAQ:CWCO ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.095 per share on the 31st...Analysis Article • Apr 04
Consolidated Water's (NASDAQ:CWCO) Solid Profits Have Weak Fundamentals
Last week's profit announcement from Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. ( NASDAQ:CWCO ) was underwhelming for investors...Shareholder Returns
| CWCO | US Water Utilities | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| 1Y | 2.8% | -5.1% | 24.8% |
Return vs Industry: CWCO exceeded the US Water Utilities industry which returned -5.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CWCO underperformed the US Market which returned 24.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CWCO volatility | |
|---|---|
| CWCO Average Weekly Movement | 5.1% |
| Water Utilities Industry Average Movement | 3.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: CWCO has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CWCO's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 293 | Rick McTaggart | www.cwco.com |
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, supplies potable water, treats wastewater and water for reuse, and provides water-related products and services in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, the United States, and the British Virgin Islands. It operates through Retail, Bulk, Services, and Manufacturing segments. The company produces potable water from seawater utilizing reverse osmosis technology and supplies water to end-users, including residential, commercial, and government customers, as well as government-owned utilities.
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. Fundamentals Summary
| CWCO fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$481.77m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$17.50m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$128.33m |
27.3x
P/E Ratio3.7x
P/S RatioIs CWCO overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CWCO income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$128.33m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$81.34m |
| Gross Profit | US$46.99m |
| Other Expenses | US$29.49m |
| Earnings | US$17.50m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.09 |
| Gross Margin | 36.61% |
| Net Profit Margin | 13.64% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0.009% |
How did CWCO perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.9%
Current Dividend Yield51%
Payout RatioDoes CWCO pay a reliable dividends?
See CWCO dividend history and benchmarks| Consolidated Water dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jul 01 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jul 31 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 15 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 45 days |
Does CWCO pay a reliable dividends?
See CWCO dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/15 04:02 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. is covered by 1 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Gerard Sweeney | Roth Capital Partners |