NASDAQ:GWRS Global Water Resources (GWRS) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The Crypto 9-5 Escape Plan (From Crypto 101 Media) (Ad) Free GWRS Stock Alerts $12.99 -0.04 (-0.31%) (As of 05/14/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$12.91▼$13.3550-Day Range$12.01▼$13.1052-Week Range$9.34▼$13.43Volume20,069 shsAverage Volume24,723 shsMarket Capitalization$314.05 millionP/E Ratio49.96Dividend Yield2.31%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Global Water Resources alerts: Email Address Global Water Resources MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.69% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.18Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$294 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth9.68%From $0.31 to $0.34 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.4.13 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector94th out of 276 stocksWater Supply Industry19th out of 36 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 Shorted0.69% 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 3.1, 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 17.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldGlobal Water Resources pays a meaningful dividend of 2.33%, 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 115.38%. 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 88.24% 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 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentGlobal Water Resources has a news sentiment score of 0.18. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Global Water Resources this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest5 people have searched for GWRS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 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 $294.00 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 9.68% in the coming year, from $0.31 to $0.34 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Global Water Resources is 49.96, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.23.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Global Water Resources is 49.96, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 83.95.Price to Earnings Growth RatioGlobal Water Resources has a PEG Ratio of 2.69. 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 6.46. 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 InvestorPlaceElon Musk’s Next Move Will Disrupt AI ForeverA revolutionary venture that is set to get rolled out by May 16. One well-connected Silicon Valley VC has uncovered a way for anybody to claim a stake in "Elon Musk's AI 2.0" with as little as $100.Get all the information 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 HeadlinesMay 14 at 7:00 AM | 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. ETFebruary 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGlobal Water Resources, Inc. 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Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/06/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/30 Dividend4/15/2024Dividend Payable4/30/2024Today5/14/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/31 Dividend5/16/2024Dividend Payable5/31/2024Next 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 Ratio49.96 Forward P/E Ratio41.90 P/E Growth2.69Net 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$51.51 million Price / Sales6.10 Cash Flow$0.77 per share Price / Cash Flow16.81 Book Value$2.01 per share Price / Book6.46Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares24,176,000Free Float11,121,000Market Cap$314.05 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.98 Metaverse Stocks And Why You Can't Ignore ThemThinking about investing in Meta, Roblox, or Unity? Click the link to learn what streetwise investors need to know about the metaverse and public markets before making an investment.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 CompetitorsPure CycleNASDAQ:PCYOArtesian ResourcesNASDAQ:ARTNAConsolidated WaterNASDAQ:CWCOYork WaterNASDAQ:YORWAquaVentureNYSE:WAASView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSteven 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%BNP Paribas Financial MarketsSold 13,282 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.042%Claret Asset Management CorpSold 1,431 shares on 4/30/2024Ownership: 1.124%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 start of the year. Since then, GWRS stock has decreased by 0.7% and is now trading at $12.99. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. 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) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March, 6th. The utilities provider reported $0.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.05 by $0.02. The utilities provider had revenue of $12.37 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12 million. Global Water Resources had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.32% and a net margin of 12.05%. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.04 EPS. How often does Global Water Resources pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Global Water Resources? Global Water Resources declared a monthly dividend on Tuesday, April 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 17th will be given a dividend of $0.025 per share on Friday, May 31st. This represents a $0.30 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.31%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 16th. 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 2.33%. 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 115.38%. 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 88.24% 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 30,054 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 on Thursday, April 28th 2016. The company issued 1,200,000 shares at $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 investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (2.81%), Claret Asset Management Corp (1.12%), North Star Investment Management Corp. (0.97%), 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. 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