NASDAQ:GWRS Global Water Resources (GWRS) Stock Price, News & Analysis $12.75 +0.15 (+1.19%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$12.61▼$12.8650-Day Range$11.64▼$13.3052-Week Range$9.34▼$13.42Volume32,753 shsAverage Volume24,114 shsMarket Capitalization$308.24 millionP/E Ratio49.04Dividend Yield2.35%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 InterestBearish0.87% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingBalancedInsiders Both Buying and SellingProj. Earnings Growth14.81%From $0.27 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.2.10 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector66th out of 93 stocksWater Supply Industry9th 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 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.87% 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 4.1.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Global Water Resources has recently increased by 17.93%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldGlobal Water Resources pays a meaningful dividend of 2.40%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthGlobal Water Resources does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Global Water Resources is 115.38%. 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 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentGlobal Water Resources has a news sentiment score of 1.18. 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 0.57 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for GWRS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Global Water Resources insiders have sold just slightly more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $21,427.00 in company stock and sold $24,985.00 in company stock. It is common for insiders to sell company stock at intervals simply to diversify their holdings.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 14.81% in the coming year, from $0.27 to $0.31 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Global Water Resources is 49.04, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Global Water Resources is 49.04, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 89.11.Price to Earnings Growth RatioGlobal Water Resources has a PEG Ratio of 3.13. 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 6.47. 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 Deal MakerThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase, according to the NY Post. With a sky-high 150% turnover rate, the fast food industry is already grappling with labor issues before taking into account these wage hikes. The industry will need a projected 1 million new workers every year through 2032.Learn more about this much-needed advancement and investment opportunity here. 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 HeadlinesAugust 28, 2024 | insidertrades.comGlobal Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GWRS) VP Sells $18,579.64 in StockAugust 21, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Buying: Global Water Resources, Inc. 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August 30, 2024 | globenewswire.comGlobal Water Resources Declares Monthly DividendAugust 12, 2024 | investorplace.comThe 3 Best Water Stocks to Buy in August 2024August 7, 2024 | globenewswire.comGlobal Water Resources Reports Second Quarter 2024 ResultsAugust 4, 2024 | forbes.comThe Private Sector Must Address The Worsening Water CrisisJuly 31, 2024 | globenewswire.comGlobal Water Resources Declares Monthly DividendSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Why billionaires are wiring money to abandoned towns A new force is brewing in these forgotten towns that could soon turn Appalachia into one of America’s most valuable economic hubs – the beating heart of a new multi-billion-dollar revolution. July 17, 2024 | globenewswire.comGlobal Water Resources Declares Monthly DividendJune 28, 2024 | globenewswire.comGlobal Water Resources Declares Monthly DividendMay 31, 2024 | 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 ResultsSee 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 Earnings8/07/2024Ex-Dividend for 8/30 Dividend8/16/2024Dividend Payable8/30/2024Today9/07/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend9/16/2024Dividend Payable9/30/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/13/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorUtilities Industry Water supply Sub-IndustryUtilities Current SymbolNASDAQ:GWRS CUSIPN/A CIK1434728 Webwww.gwresources.com Phone(480) 360-7775Fax623-580-9659Employees90Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.26 Trailing P/E Ratio49.04 Forward P/E Ratio47.22 P/E Growth3.13Net Income$7.98 million Net Margins11.91% Pretax Margin16.00% Return on Equity13.45% Return on Assets1.75% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.53 Current Ratio1.86 Quick Ratio1.86 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$52.02 million Price / Sales5.93 Cash Flow$0.75 per share Price / Cash Flow17.03 Book Value$1.97 per share Price / Book6.47Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares24,176,000Free Float10,913,000Market Cap$308.24 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.97 Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.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 CompetitorsArtesian ResourcesNASDAQ:ARTNAYork WaterNASDAQ:YORWAquaVentureNYSE:WAASEmpresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad AnónimaNYSE:EDNOkloNYSE:OKLOView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSuzanne Michelle KittsSold 1,513 sharesTotal: $18,579.64 ($12.28/share)Christopher D KrygierBought 1,258 shares on 8/19/2024Total: $14,995.36 ($11.92/share)Delta Investment Management LLCSold 2,240 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.100%Renaissance Technologies LLCBought 6,000 shares on 8/9/2024Ownership: 0.995%Dimensional Fund Advisors LPSold 1,590 shares on 8/9/2024Ownership: 0.464%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions GWRS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have GWRS shares performed this year? Global Water Resources' stock was trading at $13.08 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, GWRS shares have decreased by 2.5% and is now trading at $12.75. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Global Water Resources' earnings last quarter? Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GWRS) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 7th. The utilities provider reported $0.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.08 by $0.01. The utilities provider earned $13.51 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $13.60 million. Global Water Resources had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.45% and a net margin of 11.91%. 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. When did Global Water Resources IPO? Global Water Resources (GWRS) raised $8 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, April 28th 2016. The company issued 1,200,000 shares at a price of $6.25 per share. Roth Capital Partners served as the underwriter for the IPO. Who are Global Water Resources' major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Global Water Resources include Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.99%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.69%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.46%) and Panagora Asset Management Inc. (0.40%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew M Cohn, Debra Coy, Christopher D Krygier, Steven D Brill and Suzanne Michelle Kitts. 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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