Global Water Resources, Inc.

Global Water Resources, Inc.

GWRSยทNASDAQ

$7.31

+3.0%
UtilitiesRegulated Water

Global Water Resources, Inc., a water resource management company, owns, operates, and manages regulated water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities primarily in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. As of December 31, 2020, it served approximately 74,048 people in approximately 27,630 homes. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$210.26M
EPS0.1100
P/E Ratio66.45
Earnings Date08/12/2026
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Global Water Resources, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that GWRS stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 12.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 12.50 to a high of 12.50.

Lowest Target
12.50
71.00%
Consensus Target
12.50
71.00%
Highest Target
12.50
71.00%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 12.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 12.50 to a high of 12.50.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+71.0%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.

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Global Water Resources, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
55.76M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
58.31M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
58.10M - 58.53M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+4.6%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Global Water Resources, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
2.96M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.62M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.62M - 1.63M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-45.1%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Global Water Resources, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
0.11
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$0.06
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$0.06 - $0.06
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-45.5%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Global Water Resources, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
7.16M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
13.55M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
13.50M - 13.60M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+89.4%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Global Water Resources, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
22.52M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
27.52M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
27.42M - 27.62M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+22.2%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Global Water Resources, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
17.86M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
19.55M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
19.48M - 19.62M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+9.5%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Global Water Resources, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $9.31M and sold $7K worth of GWRS shares, resulting in $9.30M of net buying activity.

3 Months

Bought

24.8K

176.19K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+176K

+$176K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

882.2K

9.09M

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+9.1M

+$9.09M

9-12 Months

Bought

4.6K

44.28K

Sold

703

6.82K

Net Activity

+37K

+$37K

Top Buyers

1
LJL

Levine Jonathan L

Director

728.9K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$7.51M

2
CAM

Cohn Andrew M.

Director

173.1K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$1.73M

3
KCD

Krygier Christopher D

Officer: Chief Operating Officer

5.1K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$35K

4
CD

Coy Debra

Director

1.1K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$10K

5
RD

Rousseau David

Director

1.1K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$10K

Top Sellers

1
ARM

Alexander Richard M

Director

703 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$7K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $9.30M net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

1364.92:1

Exceptional buy/sell ratio. Buying dramatically outweighs sellingโ€”one of the strongest possible insider signals.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$176K

Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.

Insider Participation

High Buying

5 insider buyers vs. 1 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.

Insider Activity Insight

Strong confluence of bullish signals: High buy/sell ratio, multiple insiders participating, and recent buying momentum all point to significant insider confidence. This level of coordinated buying often precedes positive developments.