Consolidated Water (CWCO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Consolidated Water Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:CWCO) specializes in the production, distribution and sale of potable water, serving public and private customers through a network of desalination and treatment facilities. The company’s core operations are based on reverse osmosis desalination technology, offering turnkey solutions that encompass engineering, procurement, construction and ongoing plant management. Its water products support residential communities, hospitality properties, commercial users and industrial clients seeking reliable, high-quality potable water in regions with limited natural freshwater resources.

The company maintains a diversified geographic footprint across the Caribbean and select U.S. markets, with established operations in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic. In each territory, Consolidated Water collaborates with government agencies, utilities and resort developers to design and operate water treatment plants that meet local regulatory standards and environmental guidelines. A recent expansion into Florida adds municipal and wholesale distribution services, further broadening the company’s market reach and service capabilities.

Since its founding in 1971, Consolidated Water has pursued a strategy of sustainable growth through long-term service contracts and capital investments in state-of-the-art desalination equipment. The company’s project portfolio ranges from small-scale plant retrofits to multi-million gallon-per-day installations, all supported by in-house engineering expertise and robust operational protocols. Over the decades, Consolidated Water has cultivated partnerships with leading technology providers to integrate advanced monitoring and automation systems, enhancing efficiency and reducing energy consumption.

Led by a management team with deep experience in water infrastructure and utility services, Consolidated Water emphasizes operational excellence and environmental stewardship. Under the guidance of its CEO and executive leadership, the company continues to explore opportunities in emerging water markets, develop innovative treatment solutions and support customers facing increasing demand for secure and sustainable water supplies.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $30.22 to $30.73
• 50-Day Range: $22.81 to $31.25
• 52-Week Range: $22.69 to $31.30
• Volume: 89,738 shs
• Average Volume: 113,072 shs
• Market Capitalization: $483.40 million
• P/E Ratio: 18.75
• Dividend Yield: 1.84%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Consolidated Water Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Consolidated Water scored higher than 72% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 47th out of 97 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Consolidated Water.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 10.24%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Consolidated Water are expected to grow by 10.24% in the coming year, from $1.27 to $1.40 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Consolidated Water is 18.75, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.66.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Consolidated Water is 18.75, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 20.21.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Consolidated Water has a P/B Ratio of 2.23. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.73% of the float of Consolidated Water has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Consolidated Water has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.8.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Consolidated Water has recently increased by 31.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Consolidated Water pays a meaningful dividend of 1.85%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Consolidated Water has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Consolidated Water is 34.57%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Consolidated Water will have a dividend payout ratio of 40.00% next year. This indicates that Consolidated Water will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 4.4 / 5
• Environmental Score: 3.06

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.73% of the float of Consolidated Water has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Consolidated Water has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.8.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Consolidated Water has recently increased by 31.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.67

News Sentiment

Consolidated Water has a news sentiment score of 0.67. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Utilities companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Consolidated Water this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for CWCO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

5 people have added Consolidated Water to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Consolidated Water insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 6.25% of the stock of Consolidated Water is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

55.16% of the stock of Consolidated Water is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

CWCO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CWCO shares performed this year?

Consolidated Water's stock was trading at $25.89 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CWCO stock has increased by 17.3% and is now trading at $30.37.

How were Consolidated Water's earnings last quarter?

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:CWCO) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May, 12th. The utilities provider reported $0.31 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.09. The utilities provider earned $33.72 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $32.30 million. Consolidated Water had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.43% and a net margin of 20.75%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Consolidated Water's major shareholders?

Consolidated Water's top institutional shareholders include Byrne Asset Management LLC (0.01%) and Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Clarence B Flowers, Frederick W Mctaggart and Raymond Whittaker.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Consolidated Water?

Shares of CWCO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Consolidated Water own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Consolidated Water investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Arista Networks (ANET), e.l.f. Beauty (ELF), Meta Platforms (META), Jabil (JBL) and Disc Medicine (IRON).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/30 Dividend: 4/01/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/30 Dividend: 4/01/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/30/2025
• Last Earnings: 5/12/2025
• Record date for 7/31 Dividend: 7/01/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/31 Dividend: 7/01/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/31/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/13/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Utilities
• Industry: UTIL - WATER SPLY
• Sub-Industry: Water Utilities
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:CWCO
• CIK: 928340
• Web: www.cwco.com
• Phone: (345) 945-4277
• Fax: 34-59-492-95
• Employees: 200
• Year Founded: 1973

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.62
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 18.75
• Forward P/E Ratio: 23.91
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $28.24 million
• Net Margins: 20.75%
• Pretax Margin: 14.26%
• Return on Equity: 7.43%
• Return on Assets: 6.61%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 5.72
• Quick Ratio: 5.47

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $127.99 million
• Price / Sales: 3.78
• Cash Flow: $1.55 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 19.59
• Book Value: $13.60 per share
• Price / Book: 2.23

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 15,917,000
• Free Float: 14,922,000
• Market Cap: $483.40 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.47