10-K annual report · filed Mar 4, 2026

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) FY2025 10-K Annual Report

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Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) filed its fiscal 2025 10-K annual report with the SEC on Mar 4, 2026. It reported revenue of $56M (+5.8% year over year) and net income of $3M.

  • Top risk flagged: Regulatory risk from ACC rate case delaying decision until late 2026 with net annual revenue impact between -$7.1M and +$6.5M

FY2025 key financial metrics · XBRL

Revenue
$56M
+5.8% YoY
Net income
$3M
−48.9% YoY
Operating margin
12.8%
−4.9 pp YoY
EPS (diluted)
$0.11
−54.2% YoY
ROE
3.4%
−8.7 pp YoY
Operating cash flow
$20M
−7.4% YoY

Source: XBRL data from the Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) FY2025 10-K on SEC EDGAR. USD.

Global Water Resources, Inc. FY2025 10-K analysis

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Business Overview

  • Core business model: regulated water and wastewater utility services with revenue derived from rate-based infrastructure investments
  • Class action lawsuit involvement in AFFF PFAS contamination MDL with $0.5M received in settlements through Feb 2026, payments expected through 2036 but immaterial
  • Continued emphasis on capital infrastructure investments to expand “used and useful” rate base for earning regulated returns
  • Significant production costs from labor, chemicals, and power with efforts to minimize cost volatility amid regulatory lag risks
  • Limited geographic diversity heightens operational sensitivity to weather patterns and drought impacting water demand and revenue seasonality

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • No segment performance or dollar amounts discussed
  • Share purchases: 876 shares withheld at average prices $10.23 (Oct), $8.68 (Nov), $0 (Dec) totaling 876 shares in Q4 2025
  • No management outlook, guidance, or risk discussion included

Risk Factors

  • Regulatory risk from ACC rate case delaying decision until late 2026 with net annual revenue impact between -$7.1M and +$6.5M
  • Geopolitical risk limited; main exposure Arizona state utility regulation by ACC impacting revenue recovery timing
  • Operational risk from postponed ACC hearing from December 2025 to August 2026 delaying rate adjustments and cash flow improvements
  • Competitive risk not specific; regulatory approvals critical to maintain competitive positioning in Arizona water market
  • Financial risk from revenue variation of $-7.1M to +$6.5M affecting cash flows and financial condition due to ACC’s pending rulings

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