Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) Stock Price & Analysis
Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) fell 0.22% to USD 8.9 as of September 8, 2026 at 10:50 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
GWRS last closed at USD 8.92; the session ranged USD 8.83–8.94 on volume of 41,136 shares. Market capitalization is $256.28M, with a 52-week range of USD 6.55–11.17 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 10:50 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of September 8, 2026 at 10:50 UTC)
| Price | USD 8.9 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.22% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 8.92 |
| Open | USD 8.9 |
| Day Range | USD 8.83 – 8.94 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 6.55 – 11.17 |
| Volume | 41,136 shares |
| Market Cap | $256.28M |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (GWRS)
Nexqual's technical model rates GWRS "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of September 8, 2026 at 10:50 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 60.95 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 7.84) |
| MACD | 0.36 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (GWRS)
Wall Street analysts rate GWRS "None" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 10.3 (range USD 8.1–12.5), per Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 10:50 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 10.3 |
| High Target | USD 12.5 |
| Low Target | USD 8.1 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (GWRS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-11 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.05 |
| Revenue Estimate | $16.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.04 vs est 0.03 ▲ beat |
| 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 |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 10:50 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (GWRS)
| Total Revenue | $60.11M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +24.80% |
| Gross Margin | +71.91% |
| Operating Margin | +25.36% |
| Profit Margin | +5.21% |
| ROE | +3.88% |
| Debt / Equity | 167.06 |
| Current Ratio | 0.68 |
| Total Cash | $1.46M |
| Total Debt | $141.74M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-27.01M |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 10:50 UTC.
Financial Health Score (GWRS)
Nexqual rates Global Water Resources, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of September 8, 2026 at 10:50 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +6% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 72%, operating 25% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $1M cash vs $142M debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$27M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 4%, ROA 1.1% |
Ownership (GWRS)
| Insider Ownership | +55.30% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +28.21% |
| Shares Outstanding | 28.80M |
| Float | 12.81M |
| Short % of Float | +3.09% |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 10:50 UTC.
Leadership (GWRS)
Global Water Resources, Inc. is led by Ron L. Fleming (age 45), Chairman, CEO & President, per Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 10:50 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, North Star Investment Management Corp, Heartland Advisors Inc., according to Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 10:50 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| TSP Capital Management Group, LLC | 4.65% |
| North Star Investment Management Corp | 1.46% |
| Heartland Advisors Inc. | 1.42% |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST II-North Star Micro Cap Fund | 1.36% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | 1.16% |
| Redmond Asset Management, LLC | 1.14% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 4.39% |
| BlackRock | 3.58% |
| Geode Capital | 1.29% |
| State Street | 0.9% |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 10:50 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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| YORW | The York Water Company | USD 34.05 | ▼ 0.09% |
| PCYO | Pure Cycle Corporation | USD 11.19 | ▲ 0.36% |
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: September 8, 2026 at 10:50 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.