Q1 EPS Estimate for Consolidated Water Raised by Analyst

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:CWCO) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research boosted their Q1 2027 earnings estimates for shares of Consolidated Water in a research report issued on Wednesday, April 1st. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the utilities provider will earn $0.35 per share for the quarter, up from their prior 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.

Consolidated Water (NASDAQ:CWCO) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 17th. The utilities provider reported $0.18 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.28 by ($0.10). The company had revenue of $29.65 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $35.50 million. Consolidated Water had a net margin of 13.88% and a return on equity of 8.39%.

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

Consolidated Water Stock Performance

CWCO stock opened at $33.99 on Friday. Consolidated Water has a 1 year low of $22.69 and a 1 year high of $39.12. The firm has a market cap of $542.62 million, a P/E ratio of 35.04 and a beta of 0.56. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $35.61 and a 200-day simple moving average of $35.29.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Consolidated Water

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its position in shares of Consolidated Water by 1,467.3% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 768 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 719 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP bought a new stake in shares of Consolidated Water in the third quarter worth $40,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC raised its holdings 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 in the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new position in Consolidated Water during the 4th quarter valued at $51,000. Finally, CWM LLC boosted its stake in Consolidated Water by 67.5% during the 3rd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 2,045 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $72,000 after acquiring an additional 824 shares during the last quarter. 55.16% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity at Consolidated Water

In other Consolidated Water news, Director Maria Elena Giner purchased 3,310 shares of Consolidated Water stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 19th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $30.24 per share, with a total value of $100,094.40. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 3,310 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $100,094.40. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 6.25% of the company’s stock.

Consolidated Water Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 30th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 1st will be given a dividend of $0.14 per share. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 1st. Consolidated Water’s payout ratio is presently 57.73%.

Trending Headlines about Consolidated Water

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised its Q1 2027 EPS estimate for CWCO to $0.35 from $0.33 — a small positive revision that may help short‑term sentiment. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: The stock recently outpaced the broader market and posted a one‑day gain (intraday bounce), suggesting some buyers are stepping in despite the negative research headlines. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Consensus analyst estimates for full‑year earnings remain around $1.27 per share, so Zacks’ actions change relative expectations but do not rewrite the market consensus yet. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks downgraded CWCO from “Hold” to “Strong Sell” — a clear negative development that can pressure the stock and influence other investors. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut multiple near‑term estimates (several quarterly EPS cuts and a FY2026 downgrade from $1.18 to $1.09) and trimmed FY2027/FY2028 forecasts modestly — the broad pattern is downward for near‑term earnings expectations. Read More.

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.