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PHOENIX - Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a company specializing in water resource management, has announced a monthly cash dividend of $0.02533 per common share, which equates to an annual rate of $0.30396 per share. This dividend is set to be distributed on March 31, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of March 17, 2025. With a current yield of 2.69% and a track record of raising dividends for nine consecutive years, the company maintains its commitment to shareholder returns. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock is currently trading near its 52-week low of $11.05, though their Fair Value model suggests the shares may be overvalued at current levels.
The company, which operates 32 systems providing water, wastewater, and recycled water services, primarily serves the metropolitan Phoenix area’s growth corridors. With a market capitalization of $274 million and impressive gross profit margins of 74.28%, Global Water Resources has demonstrated strong operational efficiency. It has made significant strides in recycling water, boasting over 1 billion gallons of water recycled annually and a cumulative total of 17.4 billion gallons since 2004. InvestingPro data reveals 10+ additional insights about the company’s financial health and growth prospects.
Global Water Resources is noted for its Total (EPA:TTEF) Water Management (TWM) strategy, an integrated approach to managing the entire water cycle. This method involves operating water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities within the same geographic region to optimize the use of recycled water. TWM incorporates advanced technologies like remote metering infrastructure, which, alongside innovative rate designs and incentives, promotes real conservation efforts.
The company’s efforts in sustainable water management have not gone unnoticed, earning it the title of ’Utility of the Future Today’ from a national consortium of water and conservation organizations led by the Water Environment Federation (WEF). Additionally, it has received the Cityworks Excellence in Departmental Practice Award for its leadership and creative application of public asset management strategies.
This dividend declaration is part of Global Water Resources’ ongoing commitment to return value to its shareholders while continuing to focus on sustainable water management practices in regions experiencing water scarcity and population growth. The company maintains a healthy liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.63, indicating strong ability to meet short-term obligations. For detailed analysis and comprehensive financial metrics, investors can access the full Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
The information in this article is based on a press release statement from Global Water Resources, Inc.
In other recent news, Global Water Resources, Inc. has announced its intention to file a rate case with the Arizona Corporation Commission ( ACC (NSE:ACC)) for two of its utilities, aiming for an approximate 11% increase in customer bills starting mid-2026. This proposed rate adjustment is intended to address investment recovery and revenue collection for the company’s Southwest Plant. Additionally, Global Water Resources has reached a settlement agreement that could potentially increase its annual revenue by $1.1 million, pending ACC approval. This settlement involves a series of rate increases for its subsidiary, GW-Farmers, with the first hike scheduled for May 2025. In another development, Global Water Resources has updated its executive compensation agreements, effective January 2025, which include base salary increases and performance-based incentives for top executives. These agreements also provide for restricted stock grants and outline conditions for termination and severance payments. The company has emphasized that these changes are part of its broader strategy to enhance utility services and support infrastructure investment.
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