Zacks Research Has Negative Estimate for CWCO Q1 Earnings

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:CWCO) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Consolidated Water in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, March 30th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the utilities provider will earn $0.28 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.41. 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 $0.27 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.30 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.33 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $1.64 EPS.

Other analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Consolidated Water from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 17th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Consolidated Water from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, March 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $40.00.

Consolidated Water Stock Down 0.1%

Shares of Consolidated Water stock opened at $33.09 on Tuesday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $35.75 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $35.30. Consolidated Water has a 12-month low of $22.69 and a 12-month high of $39.12. The firm has a market cap of $528.12 million, a PE ratio of 34.11 and a beta of 0.56.

Consolidated Water (NASDAQ:CWCO) last issued its earnings results 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 firm had revenue of $29.65 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $35.50 million. Consolidated Water had a return on equity of 8.39% and a net margin of 13.88%.

Consolidated Water Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed 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 is Wednesday, April 1st. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.7%. Consolidated Water’s dividend payout ratio is 57.73%.

Insider Activity at Consolidated Water

In related news, Director Maria Elena Giner bought 3,310 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the director owned 3,310 shares in the company, valued at approximately $100,094.40. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 6.25% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Consolidated Water

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of CWCO. Renaissance Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Consolidated Water in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $1,148,000. Inspire Investing LLC purchased a new stake in Consolidated Water in the third quarter worth $1,089,000. ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC grew its stake in Consolidated Water by 23.1% in the third quarter. ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC now owns 262,000 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $9,243,000 after purchasing an additional 49,163 shares during the period. Teton Advisors LLC bought a new position in Consolidated Water in the third quarter worth $1,147,000. Finally, Ellsworth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Consolidated Water during the third quarter valued at $834,000. 55.16% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Consolidated Water News Summary

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

• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published a FY2028 projection for CWCO of $1.64 EPS (forward-looking estimate that may reflect recovery later than the near-term cuts). MarketBeat CWCO page
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks added CWCO to its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list on April 1 — a formal negative recommendation that can accelerate outflows and reduce buyer interest. New Strong Sell Stocks for April 1st
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut FY2026 EPS sharply to $1.18 from $1.58 — a large downward revision that materially lowers near-term earnings expectations and valuation comps.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed FY2027 EPS to $1.57 (from $1.70) and lowered multiple 2026–2027 quarterly forecasts (Q1–Q4 2026 and Q1–Q3 2027 reductions noted), showing weaker expected performance across several upcoming quarters.
• Negative Sentiment: Specific quarterly cuts include Q2 2026 revised to $0.33 (from $0.46), Q2 2027 to $0.46 (from $0.51), Q3 2026 to $0.27 (from $0.36), and Q1 2027 to $0.33 (from $0.41) — these recurring cuts increase the risk of further downside if results continue to miss.
• Negative Sentiment: These analyst downgrades follow Consolidated Water’s recent earnings miss (March 17: EPS $0.18 vs. $0.28 expected and revenue below consensus), reinforcing concerns about near-term growth and margin pressures. Company earnings/background

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.