Global Water Resources Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
Global Water Resources is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 4.25%. Next payment date is on 29th May, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 15th May, 2026.
Key information
4.2%
Dividend yield
-21.9%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | -17.6% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 4.2% |
| Dividend Growth | -12.6% |
| Next dividend pay date | 29 May 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 15 May 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 278% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Analysis Article • Feb 05
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.0253
Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) will pay a dividend of $0.0253 on the 27th of February. The dividend yield...Analysis Article • Jan 06
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.0253
Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.0253 per share on the 30th...Analysis Article • Nov 29
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.0253
The board of Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 30th of...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 30
GWRS: Delayed Rate Case Will Drive Long Term Upside Potential
Narrative Update on Global Water Resources The blended analyst price target for Global Water Resources has edged lower, reflecting reduced targets such as Roth Capital's cut to $12.50 and Freedom Capital's move to $9.20. Analysts cite weaker Q4 results, higher operating expenses, one-off costs, and a delayed rate case as contributing factors.
Narrative Update • Apr 16
GWRS: Future Rate Case Resolution Will Support Earnings Visibility And Upside
The analyst price target for Global Water Resources has shifted from $15.00 to $12.50, as analysts factor in weaker Q4 results, higher operating costs, and the timing of the delayed rate case, along with updated assumptions for revenue growth, margins, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Global Water Resources presents a mixed picture, with one group of bullish analysts pointing to valuation upside and another turning more cautious on cost pressures and execution following Q4 results and the delayed rate case.Narrative Update • Apr 02
GWRS: Future Rate Outcomes Will Support Long Term Upside Potential
Narrative Update on Global Water Resources Analysts have reset the price framework for Global Water Resources, with the updated fair value estimate moving from about $12.53 to $10.85. This reflects a mix of lower profit margin assumptions, higher projected revenue growth, and recent target cuts on the Street, including moves to $12.50 and $9.20 that cite delayed rate outcomes and pressure on operating costs.Seeking Alpha • Mar 24
Global Water Resources: Growing, But Valuation Is Hard To Stomach
Summary Global Water Resources faces valuation concerns despite operating in high-growth Arizona markets and recent expansion via acquisitions. GWRS's financial performance is pressured by delayed regulatory rate approvals, rising operating costs, and a challenging rate case tied to the Southwest Plant. Dividend yield exceeds 4% but is poorly covered by current cash flow and net income, raising sustainability concerns. Peer comparisons highlight GWRS's lower profitability and efficiency, making its premium valuation difficult to justify without significant improvement. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Mar 18
GWRS: Future Returns Will Rely On Resolution Of The Delayed Rate Case
Analysts have trimmed the price target for Global Water Resources to $9.20 from $9.60, citing weaker Q4 results, higher operating costs, and a delayed rate case. This has also led to a higher projected future P/E multiple and a lower profit margin in updated models.Narrative Update • Mar 04
GWRS: Fair Value View Will Rely On Slightly Stronger Margins And Revenue
Analysts have maintained their price target on Global Water Resources at $9.60, reflecting updated assumptions around slightly higher revenue growth and profit margins, along with a modestly lower future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Maintained at $9.60 per share, indicating no change in the central valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Feb 18
GWRS: Higher Expected Margins And Revenue Will Balance Lower Future P/E
Analysts have reduced their price target on Global Water Resources to $9.60 from $13.00, as updated assumptions reflect higher projected revenue growth and profit margins alongside a lower expected future P/E multiple and a slightly higher discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value: reduced from $13.00 to $9.60, a significant cut to the implied share valuation.Analysis Article • Feb 05
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.0253
Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) will pay a dividend of $0.0253 on the 27th of February. The dividend yield...Narrative Update • Feb 04
GWRS: Future Rate Base Approval And Earnings Visibility Will Drive Upside Potential
Analysts now anchor their updated price target for Global Water Resources at US$9.60, down from US$11.50. This reflects weaker Q3 results, higher operating expenses, and reduced expectations for the upcoming rate base revision, even as their underlying model assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate and future P/E are largely unchanged.Narrative Update • Jan 21
GWRS: Future Rate Base Revision And Cost Control Will Drive Upside Potential
Narrative Update on Global Water Resources Analysts have trimmed their price target for Global Water Resources to US$9.60 from US$11.50, reflecting weaker Q3 results and lower expectations for the upcoming rate base revision after updating their models for higher operating expenses and potential delays in the approval process. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious stance on Global Water Resources, with the rating moving to Hold and the price target adjusted to US$9.60 from US$11.50 after weak Q3 results and updated modeling assumptions.Narrative Update • Jan 06
GWRS: Future Rate Base Revision And Earnings Visibility Will Drive Upside Potential
Narrative Update on Global Water Resources Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Global Water Resources from $18.00 to $15.00, as weaker Q3 results, higher operating expenses, and tempered expectations for upcoming rate base revisions offset improved assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower implied future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Global Water Resources reflects a mix of caution around near term earnings pressure and continued interest in the company’s longer term growth potential.Analysis Article • Jan 06
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.0253
Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.0253 per share on the 30th...Narrative Update • Dec 14
GWRS: Private Placement Will Support Future Rate Base And Connection Expansion
Analysts have modestly lowered their price target for Global Water Resources to $9.60 from $11.50, citing weaker than expected Q3 results, accelerated operating expense growth, and increased uncertainty around the timing and magnitude of upcoming rate base revisions, despite what they describe as a still constructive long term growth outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary reflects a more balanced view on Global Water Resources, with earlier optimism about the company’s rate base expansion and earnings visibility now tempered by execution risks and regulatory uncertainty.Analysis Article • Nov 29
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.0253
The board of Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 30th of...Narrative Update • Nov 29
GWRS: Recent Private Placement Will Support Future Rate Base Expansion
Analysts have lowered their price target for Global Water Resources by $1.90, now forecasting $9.60 per share. This adjustment follows recent weaker financial performance, increased operating expenses, and reduced expectations for upcoming regulatory rate approvals.Narrative Update • Nov 15
GWRS: Private Placement Participation Will Drive Expanded Earnings Visibility Ahead
Analysts have reduced their price target for Global Water Resources from $11.50 to $9.60. They cite ongoing pressures from higher operating expenses and increased uncertainty in future rate approvals.Analysis Article • Nov 03
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.0253
Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) will pay a dividend of $0.0253 on the 26th of November. This means the...Analysis Article • Oct 17
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.0253
The board of Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 31st of...Narrative Update • Oct 03
Acquisitions And Infrastructure Upgrades Will Create A Resilient Water Future
Analysts have recently lowered their price target for Global Water Resources from $15.50 to $13.83. This adjustment reflects solid long-term profit and revenue growth prospects while also incorporating a more moderate valuation in line with sector trends and recent coverage updates.Analysis Article • Oct 03
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.0253
Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) will pay a dividend of $0.0253 on the 31st of October. This payment means...Analysis Article • Aug 04
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.0253
The board of Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 29th of...Analysis Article • Jul 04
Global Water Resources' (NASDAQ:GWRS) Dividend Will Be $0.0253
The board of Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 31st of...Analysis Article • May 22
We Think That There Are More Issues For Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) Than Just Sluggish Earnings
Global Water Resources, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) recent weak earnings report didn't cause a big stock movement. We think...Analysis Article • May 08
This Is Why Global Water Resources, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GWRS) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate
Key Insights Global Water Resources to hold its Annual General Meeting on 15th of May Total pay for CEO Ron Fleming...Analysis Article • May 03
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.0253
The board of Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.0253 per...Analysis Article • Apr 03
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.0253
The board of Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.0253 per...Analysis Article • Mar 12
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.0253
The board of Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 31st of...Seeking Alpha • Feb 16
Global Water Resources: High Revenue And Margin Growth Priced In
Summary Global Water Resources benefits from Arizona's demographic boom, increasing active connections and revenue, but a DCF analysis shows a 15% overvaluation, leading to a "hold" rating. GWRS's aggressive growth strategy, including acquisitions and rate increases, has driven a revenue CAGR of 11.1% between FY20 and FY23. Despite significant debt, GWRS maintains financial health with an interest coverage ratio of 1.67x and positive OCF, aligning with CAPEX needs. Main risks include regulatory changes, climate sensitivity, and low geographic diversification, impacting GWRS's economic performance and profitability. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 13
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.0253
The board of Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 28th of...
New Narrative • Sep 26
Expanding Service Connections And Calculated Acquisitions Set To Propel Water Utility's Growth
Focus on infrastructure investment and service connection growth suggests a strategic approach to enhance customer satisfaction and organic revenue growth.Analysis Article • Feb 08
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.0248
Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.0248 per share on the 28th...Analysis Article • Jan 05
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.0183
The board of Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 31st of...Analysis Article • Dec 13
Global Water Resources' (NASDAQ:GWRS) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
The board of Global Water Resources, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GWRS ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.0248...Analysis Article • Dec 07
Here's What To Make Of Global Water Resources' (NASDAQ:GWRS) Decelerating Rates Of Return
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Amongst other things, we'll want...Upcoming Dividend Payment
Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: GWRS's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: GWRS's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Global Water Resources Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (GWRS) | 4.2% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Water Utilities) | 3.1% |
| Analyst forecast (GWRS) (up to 3 years) | 4.2% |
Notable Dividend: GWRS's dividend (4.25%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.39%).
High Dividend: GWRS's dividend (4.25%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.21%)
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (277.8%), GWRS's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: GWRS is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 19:23 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| 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
Global Water Resources, Inc. is covered by 2 analysts. 2 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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| Matvey Tayts | Freedom Broker |
| Gerard Sweeney | Roth Capital Partners |