Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) Stock Price & Analysis
Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) rose 2.94% to USD 7.36 as of July 25, 2026 at 08:26 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
GWRS last closed at USD 7.15; the session ranged USD 7.05–7.37 on volume of 106,116 shares. Market capitalization is $211.70M, with a 52-week range of USD 6.55–11.17 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 08:26 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 08:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 7.36 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.94% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 7.15 |
| Open | USD 7.2 |
| Day Range | USD 7.05 – 7.37 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 6.55 – 11.17 |
| Volume | 106,116 shares |
| Market Cap | $211.70M |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (GWRS)
Nexqual's technical model rates GWRS "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 08:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 57.15 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 7.09) |
| MACD | 0.03 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (GWRS)
Wall Street analysts rate GWRS "None" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 9.8 (range USD 7.1–12.5), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 08:26 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 9.8 |
| High Target | USD 12.5 |
| Low Target | USD 7.1 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (GWRS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-12 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.03 |
| Revenue Estimate | $14.99M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.01 vs est -0.02 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.01 vs est 0.04 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.07 vs est 0.07 ▼ miss |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.06 vs est 0.05 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 08:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (GWRS)
| Total Revenue | $56.59M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +6.70% |
| Gross Margin | +71.29% |
| Operating Margin | +2.93% |
| Profit Margin | +3.53% |
| ROE | +2.48% |
| Debt / Equity | 165.1 |
| Current Ratio | 0.68 |
| Total Cash | $1.80M |
| Total Debt | $139.07M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-50.89M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 08:26 UTC.
Financial Health Score (GWRS)
Nexqual rates Global Water Resources, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 08:26 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +6% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 71%, operating 3% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $2M cash vs $139M debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$51M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 2%, ROA 0.8% |
Ownership (GWRS)
| Insider Ownership | +52.59% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +31.20% |
| Shares Outstanding | 28.76M |
| Float | 13.58M |
| Short % of Float | +2.98% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 08:26 UTC.
Leadership (GWRS)
Global Water Resources, Inc. is led by Ron L. Fleming (age 45), Chairman, CEO & President, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 08:26 UTC.
| Chairman, CEO & President | Ron L. Fleming (age 45) |
|---|---|
| Senior VP, CFO & Corporate Secretary | Michael J. Liebman (age 48) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Christopher D. Krygier C.F.A. (age 41) |
| Senior Vice President of Water Resources & Legislative Affairs | John Carroll Lenderking (age 51) |
| Executive Vice President of Engineering & Environmental Resources | Robert J. Kuta (age 60) |
Major Backers & Investors (GWRS)
Notable institutional backers of Global Water Resources, Inc. include TSP Capital Management Group, LLC, Heartland Advisors Inc., HEARTLAND GROUP INC.-Heartland Value Fund, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 08:26 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| TSP Capital Management Group, LLC | 4.11% |
| Heartland Advisors Inc. | 2.89% |
| HEARTLAND GROUP INC.-Heartland Value Fund | 1.56% |
| North Star Investment Management Corp | 1.44% |
| Redmond Asset Management, LLC | 1.15% |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST II-North Star Dividend Fund | 1.12% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | 1.08% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 4.33% |
| BlackRock | 3.45% |
| Geode Capital | 1.21% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 08:26 UTC.
From Global Water Resources, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-04)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Based on our experience and discussions with developers, we believe developers prefer our approach because it provides a bundled solution to infrastructure provision and improves housing density in areas of scarce water resources.
- Our competitive advantage facilitates the execution of our growth strategy.
- Our utilities currently possess the high-level regional permits that allow us to implement our business model; thus, we believe we are well-positioned for organic growth in our current service areas that are generally located in Arizona's population growth corridors: Maricopa County, Pinal County and Pima County.
- We focus on technological innovations that allow us to deliver high-quality water and customer service with minimal potential for human error, delays, and inefficiencies.
Partnerships
- The American Society of Civil Engineers expects the U.S. will need to find additional capital investments of up to $99 billion annually for the next twenty years in order to update and grow the nation's drinking water and wastewater systems.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
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|---|---|---|---|
| ARTNA | Artesian Resources Corporation | USD 34.45 | ▲ 1.59% |
| YORW | The York Water Company | USD 31.13 | ▲ 0.23% |
| PCYO | Pure Cycle Corporation | USD 10.68 | ▼ 0.56% |
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 08:26 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.