The chart below shows how GWRS performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, GWRS sees a +2.25% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.20% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.62%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Active Service Connections Growth: 1. Customer Growth: Total active service connections increased by 4.7% to 63,889 as of September 30, 2024, reflecting a strong annualized growth rate of 4.5%.
Infrastructure Enhancement Investment: 2. Infrastructure Investment: Year-to-date, the company has invested $19.2 million into infrastructure improvements, enhancing the reliability of services provided to customers.
Compliance Excellence: 3. Strong Compliance Record: The company achieved zero significant compliance events for the quarter, maintaining a streak of over seven years without such events, underscoring its commitment to public health and safety.
Adjusted EBITDA Increase: 4. Adjusted EBITDA Growth: Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024 was $8.2 million, representing a 7.2% increase from $7.6 million in Q3 2023, indicating improved operational efficiency.
Buckeye Premium Growth: 5. Buckeye Premium Increase: The Buckeye premium for Q3 2024 was approximately $920,000, up 25% from the previous year, contributing positively to the company's financial performance.
Negative
Q3 Revenue Decline: Total revenue for the third quarter of 2024 was $14.3 million, which was down $0.2 million or 1.5% compared to Q3 2023.
Operating Expenses Decrease: Operating expenses for Q3 2024 were $10.3 million compared to $10.7 million in Q3 2023, indicating a decrease of approximately $0.4 million or 3.3%.
Revenue Decline Explanation: The decrease in revenue was primarily attributable to ICFA revenue recognized in Q3 2023 that did not recur in Q3 2024.
Net Income Increase Analysis: Despite a net income increase to $2.9 million in Q3 2024, the growth was marginal compared to the previous year's $2.6 million, reflecting only a $0.3 million increase.
Earnings Growth Challenges: High inflation and other cost drivers have caught up with us and are impacting our earnings growth.
Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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