Global Water Resources reported full-year 2025 results marked by significant capital investments and strategic acquisitions, which drove revenue growth but also increased expenses, leading to lower net income and adjusted EBITDA. The company is focused on long-term value creation through infrastructure improvements and rate case resolutions to offset rising costs and inflation.
Total revenue increased 5.8% year-over-year to $55.8 million, driven by acquisitions, organic connection growth, increased consumption, and higher rates.
positiveTotal active service connections increased 6.3% year-over-year to 68,577, with organic connection growth of 3.2%.
positiveInvested $67.3 million in infrastructure projects for the year, successfully delivering planned capital investments.
positiveCompleted the acquisition of seven water systems from Tucson Water, expected to generate approximately $1.5 million in annual revenue.
positiveNet income decreased to $3.0 million or $0.11 per share, a decrease of 48.9% YoY, primarily due to increased depreciation and net interest expense from capital improvements, and a $1.3 million loss on asset disposals.
negativeAdjusted net income decreased to $3.9 million or $0.14 per diluted share in 2025, compared to $6.3 million or $0.26 per diluted share in 2024.
negativeAdjusted EBITDA decreased 0.7% YoY to $26.5 million.
attentionOperating expenses increased by 12.2% to $48.6 million, driven by higher personnel costs, utilities, chemicals, repairs, and depreciation.
negativeThe company is working through rate case processes for its two largest utilities, with an expected resolution in late 2026, indicating a lag in rate recovery for significant investments made.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
| Segment | Current | Prior Yr | YoY | % Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Water service | N/A | — | — | — |
Wastewater and recycled water service | N/A | — | — | — |
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | — | — | 100.0% |
Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.
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2025 included large and successful initiatives that materially grew rate base.
Investments increased expenses across the board, impacting income and EPS, which is an unfortunate yet necessary part of the historical test year environment.
We need new rates to keep up with all the investment and inflation that we have incurred in our utilities.
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