Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Outlook for CWCO Earnings

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:CWCO) – Analysts at Zacks Research decreased their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Consolidated Water in a research note issued to investors on Monday, March 30th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the utilities provider will post earnings per share of $0.33 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.46. 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 FY2026 earnings at $1.18 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.46 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.40 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $1.57 EPS.

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

Several other research firms also recently weighed in on CWCO. Wall Street Zen downgraded Consolidated Water from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, March 21st. Weiss Ratings cut Consolidated Water from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 17th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Consolidated Water has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $40.00.

Consolidated Water Stock Performance

CWCO stock opened at $33.12 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $35.83 and a 200-day moving average price of $35.31. Consolidated Water has a 52-week low of $22.69 and a 52-week high of $39.12. The firm has a market capitalization of $528.73 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.14 and a beta of 0.50.

Consolidated Water Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced 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. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 1st. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.7%. Consolidated Water’s payout ratio is 57.73%.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Maria Elena Giner bought 3,310 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 19th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $30.24 per share, for a total transaction 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 represents a ∞ increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 6.25% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Consolidated Water

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in CWCO. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its holdings 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 worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 719 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP purchased a new stake in Consolidated Water during the 3rd quarter valued at $40,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its holdings in shares of Consolidated Water by 335.7% in the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 1,512 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 1,165 shares in the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Consolidated Water in the 4th quarter worth $51,000. Finally, CWM LLC raised its stake in shares of Consolidated Water by 67.5% in the third quarter. CWM LLC now owns 2,045 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $72,000 after purchasing an additional 824 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 55.16% of the company’s stock.

More Consolidated Water News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks published a longer‑term recovery view by issuing an FY2028 EPS forecast of $1.64, suggesting expected earnings rebound beyond the next 12–24 months. MarketBeat CWCO
• Neutral Sentiment: Current stock context: opened at $33.12, market cap ~$528.7M, P/E ~34.1, beta 0.50; 50‑day/200‑day moving averages ~$35.83 / $35.31 and 12‑month range $22.69–$39.12 — these technicals show the shares are trading below recent moving averages. MarketBeat CWCO
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks sharply cut its FY2026 EPS estimate from $1.58 to $1.18, a large downgrade that reduces near‑term earnings expectations and may pressure valuation. MarketBeat CWCO
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed FY2027 EPS from $1.70 to $1.57, signaling slower recovery or continued margin/volume pressure into the next fiscal year. MarketBeat CWCO
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple quarterly cuts across 2026–2027: examples include Q1 2026 cut $0.41 → $0.28; Q2 2026 $0.46 → $0.33; Q3 2026 $0.36 → $0.27; Q4 2026 $0.34 → $0.30; Q1 2027 $0.41 → $0.33; Q2 2027 $0.51 → $0.46; Q3 2027 $0.41 → $0.40. Those across‑the‑board downgrades suggest Zacks expects weaker revenue or margin drivers in the near term. MarketBeat CWCO
• Negative Sentiment: Recent company results provide context for the cuts: on March 17 CWCO reported Q (most recent) EPS of $0.18 vs. consensus $0.28 and revenue of $29.65M vs. $35.50M expected — a clear miss that likely prompted analyst downgrades. MarketBeat CWCO

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.