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(From Paradigm Press) (Ad) Free GWRS Stock Alerts $12.92 +0.28 (+2.22%) (As of 05/31/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$12.72▼$12.9750-Day Range$12.01▼$13.2352-Week Range$9.34▼$13.43Volume17,098 shsAverage Volume20,118 shsMarket Capitalization$312.41 millionP/E Ratio49.69Dividend Yield2.32%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Global Water Resources alerts: Email Address Global Water Resources MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.64% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.89Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$7,603 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth10.71%From $0.28 to $0.31 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.18 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector37th out of 90 stocksWater Supply Industry6th out of 12 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Global Water Resources.Read more about Global Water Resources' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.64% of the float of Global Water Resources has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverGlobal Water Resources has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Global Water Resources has recently decreased by 6.74%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldGlobal Water Resources pays a meaningful dividend of 2.38%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthGlobal Water Resources has been increasing its dividend for 7 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Global Water Resources is 115.39%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Global Water Resources will have a dividend payout ratio of 96.77% in the coming year. This indicates that Global Water Resources may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about Global Water Resources' dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for GWRS. Previous Next 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentGlobal Water Resources has a news sentiment score of 0.89. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Global Water Resources this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for GWRS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Global Water Resources to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Global Water Resources insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $7,603.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders54.86% of the stock of Global Water Resources is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 27.91% of the stock of Global Water Resources is held by institutions.Read more about Global Water Resources' insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Global Water Resources are expected to grow by 10.71% in the coming year, from $0.28 to $0.31 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Global Water Resources is 49.69, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 131.94.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Global Water Resources is 49.69, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 90.70.Price to Earnings Growth RatioGlobal Water Resources has a PEG Ratio of 2.96. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioGlobal Water Resources has a P/B Ratio of 6.56. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Global Water Resources' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Wealthpin ProTrump’s Gift Could Unleash $51 Billion in New WealthIn January 2021, Donald Trump silently rolled out a special gift to the American public… One that top house republicans called “The Key To America’s Economic Future”.You just have to make this simple move before July 30, 2024. About Global Water Resources Stock (NASDAQ:GWRS)Global Water Resources, Inc., a water resource management company, owns, operates, and manages regulated water, wastewater, and recycled water systems primarily in metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. It serves approximately 82,000 people in approximately 32,000 homes. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.Read More GWRS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart GWRS Stock News HeadlinesMay 31 at 8:31 AM | globenewswire.comGlobal Water Resources Declares Monthly DividendMay 14, 2024 | investorplace.comMonthly Payout Marvels: 7 DRIP-Ready Stocks for Steady Cash FlowMay 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGlobal Water Resources Inc. Reports Q1 2024 Earnings: Aligns with EPS Projections Amid Revenue ...May 10, 2024 | globenewswire.comGlobal Water Resources Reports Results of Director ElectionMay 9, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deGlobal Water Resources, Inc.: Global Water Resources Reports First Quarter 2024 ResultsMay 8, 2024 | msn.comGWRS Stock Earnings: Global Water Resources Meets EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024May 8, 2024 | globenewswire.comGlobal Water Resources Reports First Quarter 2024 ResultsMay 7, 2024 | globenewswire.comGlobal Water Resources to Acquire Seven Water Systems from Tucson Water, Adding 2,200 Customer ConnectionsApril 30, 2024 | globenewswire.comGlobal Water Resources Declares Monthly DividendApril 21, 2024 | investing.comGlobal Water Resources Inc (GWRS)April 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGlobal Water Resources Sets First Quarter 2024 Conference Call for Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ETApril 17, 2024 | globenewswire.comGlobal Water Resources Sets First Quarter 2024 Conference Call for Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ETApril 16, 2024 | morningstar.comGlobal Water Resources IncMarch 28, 2024 | globenewswire.comGlobal Water Resources Declares Monthly DividendMarch 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2023 Global Water Resources Inc Earnings CallMarch 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGlobal Water Resources Inc (GWRS) Reports Strong Earnings Growth in Q4 and Full Year 2023March 7, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deGlobal Water Resources, Inc.: Global Water Resources Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 ResultsMarch 7, 2024 | msn.comGlobal Water Resources Q4 Earnings Gain Boost From New Connections: DetailsMarch 6, 2024 | globenewswire.comGlobal Water Resources Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 ResultsMarch 6, 2024 | msn.comGlobal Water Resources Q4 2023 Earnings PreviewFebruary 29, 2024 | investorplace.comFoolproof Your Portfolio With These 3 Monthly Dividend StocksFebruary 29, 2024 | globenewswire.comGlobal Water Resources Declares Monthly DividendFebruary 26, 2024 | globenewswire.comGlobal Water Resources to Present at the 36th Annual ROTH Conference, March 17-19, 2024February 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGlobal Water Resources Sets Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Conference Call for Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ETFebruary 15, 2024 | globenewswire.comGlobal Water Resources Sets Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Conference Call for Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ETSee More Headlines Receive GWRS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Global Water Resources and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/08/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/31 Dividend5/16/2024Dividend Payable5/31/2024Today6/02/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/28 Dividend6/14/2024Dividend Payable6/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/14/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorUtilities Industry Water supply Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:GWRS CUSIPN/A CIK1434728 Webwww.gwresources.com Phone(480) 360-7775Fax623-580-9659Employees106Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.26 Trailing P/E Ratio49.69 Forward P/E Ratio46.14 P/E Growth3.02Net Income$7.98 million Net Margins12.05% Pretax Margin16.43% Return on Equity13.32% Return on Assets1.77% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.56 Current Ratio1.83 Quick Ratio1.83 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$53.03 million Price / Sales5.89 Cash Flow$0.75 per share Price / Cash Flow17.34 Book Value$1.97 per share Price / Book6.56Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares24,180,000Free Float10,913,000Market Cap$312.41 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.98 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Ron L. Fleming (Age 44)Chairman, CEO & President Comp: $543.73kMr. Michael J. Liebman (Age 47)Senior VP, CFO & Corporate Secretary Comp: $405.62kMr. Christopher D. Krygier (Age 40)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $320.49kMs. Joanne Ellsworth (Age 58)Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs Mr. John Carroll Lenderking (Age 50)Senior Vice President of Water Resources & Legislative Affairs Ms. Suzanne Michelle Kitts (Age 58)VP & Controller Mr. Jonathan C. Corwin (Age 44)VP & GM Mr. Steven D. Brill (Age 55)VP of Information Technology Operations & Security More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAquaVentureNYSE:WAASMiddlesex WaterNASDAQ:MSEXYork WaterNASDAQ:YORWConsolidated WaterNASDAQ:CWCOArtesian ResourcesNASDAQ:ARTNAView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsChristopher D KrygierBought 555 shares on 5/23/2024Total: $7,309.35 ($13.17/share)Kennedy Capital Management LLCSold 12,118 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.678%Steven D BrillBought 23 shares on 5/13/2024Total: $293.71 ($12.77/share)Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 8,960 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 2.806%Delta Investment Management LLCSold 1,346 shares on 5/9/2024Ownership: 0.109%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions GWRS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have GWRS shares performed in 2024? Global Water Resources' stock was trading at $13.08 at the beginning of the year. Since then, GWRS stock has decreased by 1.2% and is now trading at $12.92. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Global Water Resources? Global Water Resources saw a decrease in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 73,300 shares, a decrease of 6.7% from the April 30th total of 78,600 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 24,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.0 days. Approximately 0.6% of the company's stock are sold short. View Global Water Resources' Short Interest. When is Global Water Resources' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 14th 2024. View our GWRS earnings forecast. How were Global Water Resources' earnings last quarter? Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GWRS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 8th. The utilities provider reported $0.03 EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.03. The utilities provider earned $11.61 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.50 million. Global Water Resources had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.32% and a net margin of 12.05%. How often does Global Water Resources pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Global Water Resources? Global Water Resources announced a monthly dividend on Friday, May 31st. Investors of record on Friday, June 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.025 per share on Friday, June 28th. This represents a $0.30 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.32%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 14th. Read our dividend analysis for GWRS. Is Global Water Resources a good dividend stock? Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS) pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.38%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 7 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 115.39%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, GWRS will have a dividend payout ratio of 96.77% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for GWRS. What ETF holds Global Water Resources' stock? Invesco Water Resources ETF holds 30,459 shares of GWRS stock, representing 0.02% of its portfolio. What is Trevor T. Hill's approval rating as Global Water Resources' CEO? 3 employees have rated Global Water Resources Chief Executive Officer Trevor T. Hill on Glassdoor.com. Trevor T. Hill has an approval rating of 37% among the company's employees. This puts Trevor T. Hill in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Global Water Resources own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Global Water Resources investors own include Range Resources (RRC), Williams Companies (WMB), Callon Petroleum (CPE), Coeur Mining (CDE), Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP), American Water Works (AWK), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Ambev (ABEV), Ford Motor (F) and OFG Bancorp (OFG). When did Global Water Resources IPO? Global Water Resources (GWRS) raised $8 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, April 28th 2016. The company issued 1,200,000 shares at a price of $6.25 per share. Roth Capital Partners acted as the underwriter for the IPO. Who are Global Water Resources' major shareholders? Global Water Resources' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (2.81%), Claret Asset Management Corp (1.12%), North Star Investment Management Corp. (0.97%), Kennedy Capital Management LLC (0.68%), Delta Investment Management LLC (0.11%) and BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.04%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew M Cohn, Christopher D Krygier, Debra Coy, Jodee Benson and Steven D Brill. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Global Water Resources? Shares of GWRS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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