Global Water Resources Posts 5.8% Revenue Gain, 68,577 Connections, Net Falls 48.9%
Global Water Resources’ full-year 2025 revenue rose 5.8% to $55.8 million while net income slid 48.9% to $3.0 million as depreciation, interest expense and a $1.3 million asset loss weighed on results. The company invested $67.3 million, acquired seven Tucson systems adding 6.3% active connections to 68,577.
1. Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
For the year ended December 31, 2025, Global Water Resources reported total revenue of $55.8 million, a 5.8% increase year-over-year. Net income decreased 48.9% to $3.0 million ($0.11 per share), adjusted net income fell to $3.9 million ($0.14 per share) and adjusted EBITDA eased 0.7% to $26.5 million. The board declared annualized dividends of $0.30396 per share and secured a $15 million term loan at a fixed 5.49% interest rate.
2. Operational Growth and Acquisitions
Active service connections grew 6.3% to 68,577 and water consumption rose 5.9% to 4.28 billion gallons. The company completed acquisition of seven Tucson Water systems at 1.05 times a $7.7 million rate base, expected to generate approximately $1.5 million in annual revenue.
3. Capital Investments and Expense Impact
Global Water invested $67.3 million in infrastructure during 2025, including $17.7 million in Q4, to support growth and recommission the Southwest Plant. These capital improvements drove higher depreciation and net interest expense, and resulted in a $1.3 million loss on asset disposals.
4. Q4 2025 Earnings Preview
Consensus estimates for Q4 2025 revenue stand at $13.75 million with earnings of $0.02 per share. Full-year 2025 revenue estimates have narrowed to $55.77 million with EPS at $0.16, while 2026 revenue forecasts have risen to $60.85 million and EPS to $0.22. Analysts’ average 12-month price target of $12.30 implies roughly 36.4% upside, with an estimated fair value near $13.01.