Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Estimate for CWCO Earnings

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:CWCO) – Analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Consolidated Water in a research note issued on Wednesday, April 1st. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the utilities provider will post earnings per share of $0.28 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.33. Zacks Research has a “Strong Sell” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Consolidated Water’s current full-year earnings is $1.27 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Consolidated Water’s Q3 2026 earnings at $0.26 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.26 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.09 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.45 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.39 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.36 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $1.56 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.35 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $1.61 EPS.

A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on CWCO. Weiss Ratings raised Consolidated Water from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen cut Consolidated Water from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, March 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $40.00.

Consolidated Water Trading Up 2.7%

Shares of CWCO opened at $33.99 on Thursday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $35.68 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $35.29. Consolidated Water has a 12 month low of $22.69 and a 12 month high of $39.12. The stock has a market capitalization of $542.48 million, a P/E ratio of 35.04 and a beta of 0.56.

Consolidated Water (NASDAQ:CWCO) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 17th. The utilities provider reported $0.18 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.28 by ($0.10). The firm had revenue of $29.65 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $35.50 million. Consolidated Water had a return on equity of 8.39% and a net margin of 13.88%.

Institutional Trading of Consolidated Water

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its position in Consolidated Water by 1,467.3% in the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 768 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 719 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP bought a new position in Consolidated Water in the third quarter worth approximately $40,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC grew its stake in Consolidated Water by 335.7% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 1,512 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $45,000 after acquiring an additional 1,165 shares during the period. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in Consolidated Water in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $51,000. Finally, CWM LLC increased its holdings in shares of Consolidated Water by 67.5% during the third quarter. CWM LLC now owns 2,045 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $72,000 after acquiring an additional 824 shares in the last quarter. 55.16% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Maria Elena Giner purchased 3,310 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 19th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $30.24 per share, with a total value of $100,094.40. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 3,310 shares in the company, valued at approximately $100,094.40. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 6.25% of the company’s stock.

Consolidated Water Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 30th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, April 1st will be issued a $0.14 dividend. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, April 1st. Consolidated Water’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 57.73%.

Consolidated Water News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Consolidated Water this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Shares outpaced the market in recent trading, rising after the open as some buyers stepped in despite the negative analyst headlines — this intraday strength likely reflects short-term buying or rotation rather than new company-specific positive news. Why Consolidated Water (CWCO) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded CWCO to a “Strong Sell” (Zacks Rank #5) and listed it among new Strong Sell stocks on April 1. A formal downgrade typically increases selling pressure and can reduce demand from model-driven investors. New Strong Sell Stocks for April 1st
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks issued multiple downward revisions to CWCO’s EPS outlook across quarters and fiscal years (FY2026–FY2028), trimming several quarterly forecasts and lowering full‑year estimates — a broad set of cuts that can weigh on investor expectations for near-term earnings growth. Zacks Research Has Negative Estimate for CWCO Q1 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Third‑party writeups summarizing Zacks’ downgrade appeared on aggregator sites (e.g., TickerReport), amplifying the downgrade news into the market and likely increasing short-term attention and volatility. TickerReport coverage of Zacks downgrade

About Consolidated Water

Consolidated Water Co Ltd. is a developer, operator and manufacturer of water treatment and desalination systems. The company designs, engineers, builds and operates reverse-osmosis desalination plants and water treatment facilities, offering both turnkey project delivery and ongoing operations and maintenance services. Its product portfolio includes modular desalination units, water distribution systems, filtration membranes and associated equipment for potable water production.

Consolidated Water serves municipalities, resorts, commercial enterprises and private customers in the Caribbean and the southeastern United States.