NASDAQ$CWCO

Consolidated Water Co Ltd · Q3 2024 earnings

Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Consolidated Water's revenue and profitability decreased due to the completion of two large construction projects in early 2024, offset by growth in retail and bulk revenues and progress in the Hawaii desalination plant project.

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. reported a 33% decrease in total revenue to $33.4 million for the third quarter of 2024, primarily due to the completion of two major construction projects. This decline was partially offset by increases in retail and bulk revenue. Net income attributable to company stockholders was $4.5 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, compared to $8.6 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, in the same period last year.

  • Total revenue declined 33% to $33.4 million due to completion of large construction projects.
  • Retail revenue increased 5% to $7.6 million on higher sales volumes.
  • Net income from continuing operations attributable to company stockholders totaled $5.0 million or $0.31 per diluted share.
  • Company is progressing on $147 million design-build-operate desalination plant project in Hawaii.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$33.4M

Previous: $49.9M-33.0%
EPS

$0.28

Previous: $0.55-49.1%
Capital Expenditures

-$3.75M

Previous: -$4.12M+9.1%
Free Cash Flow

$707K

Previous: $4.48M-84.2%
Net Income

$4.45M

Previous: $8.61M-48.2%
Operating Income

$4.88M

Previous: $10.7M-54.6%
Gross Profit

$11.6M

Previous: $16.6M-30.0%
Cash & Equivalents

$105M

Previous: $48.8M+114.7%
Total Assets

$238M

Previous: $212M+12.7%
Stock-Based Comp

$333K

Previous: $522K-36.1%

Revenue & EPS history

Consolidated Water · Revenue · Quarterly

$33.4M

Q3 2024-33%vs Q3 2023
Beat estimate in 12 of 14 quarters(86%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Consolidated Water · $132M total across 4 segments · Q4 2025

  • Services
    $46.3M
  • Retail
    $33.6M
  • Bulk
    $33.5M
  • Manufacturing
    $18.7M

Forward guidance

Consolidated Water anticipates continued support for long-term growth, enhanced future profitability, and further strengthened shareholder value as they complete 2024 and prepare for the new year.

Tailwinds

  • Strong water sales growth in Grand Cayman.
  • Long-term recurring revenue from Caribbean-based bulk water business.
  • Long-term recurring revenue from U.S.-based O&M business.
  • Manufacturing business continues its positive trend.
  • Desalination plant project in Hawaii is expected to significantly enhance revenue and earnings over the coming years.

Headwinds

  • Completion of two large design-build projects earlier in the year.
  • Reduction in construction revenue related to the conclusion of Liberty Utilities and Red Gate II projects.
  • Small decline in manufacturing revenue this quarter.
  • Between large construction projects.
  • Negotiations with the Cayman government regarding a new retail license agreement.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2024

Historical avgQ3 2024

-0.1%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.4%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.8%

Avg return

30 days after

48%

31 / 65 earnings

Positive

+14.4%

Q2 2023

Best reaction

-21.8%

Q3 2022

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-0.2%-12.0%
Q4 2025+0.5%+3.3%+3.8%
Q3 2025+7.7%+3.5%+2.0%
Q1 2025-1.7%-0.6%+8.8%
Q4 2024-6.7%-8.9%-16.7%
Q3 2024+2.6%+4.1%+2.3%
Q2 2024+0.3%+1.3%-3.6%
Q1 2024-6.2%-2.7%-16.1%
Q4 2023-1.6%-10.6%-15.3%
Q3 2023+5.3%+7.9%+11.7%
Q2 2023+14.4%+31.4%+48.5%
Q1 2023+12.4%+9.2%+24.6%
Q4 2022+6.8%+9.0%+9.9%
Q3 2022-21.8%-10.1%-11.0%
Q2 2022-1.3%+5.2%+19.7%
Q1 2022+6.5%+8.9%+35.2%
Q4 2021+5.8%+14.0%+4.2%
Q3 2021-0.4%+1.7%-6.2%
Q2 2021-6.9%-5.7%-5.0%
Q1 2021-0.2%+6.9%+6.7%
Q4 2020-1.6%-3.7%-12.8%
Q3 2020-2.8%-0.4%+7.0%
Q2 2020+0.0%-0.9%-11.9%
Q1 2020+9.1%+5.4%+10.1%
Q4 2019+4.9%-6.9%-8.9%
Q3 2019-6.1%-7.0%-3.5%
Q2 2019+2.4%+5.9%+5.4%
Q1 2019+1.2%+4.6%+4.9%
Q4 2018-3.1%-4.2%-5.6%
Q3 2018+5.6%+10.9%+8.2%
Q2 2018+3.4%+3.0%+4.9%
Q1 2018+4.9%-1.1%-4.2%
Q4 2017-0.7%+1.7%-0.7%
Q3 2017-0.9%+3.9%+14.8%
Q2 2017-3.5%-2.3%-6.6%
Q1 2017+2.6%+1.3%+8.2%
Q4 2016-0.5%-0.5%+5.6%
Q3 2016-8.2%-6.1%-2.6%
Q2 2016-2.5%-5.4%-8.0%
Q1 2016-1.7%
Q4 2015+2.5%
Q3 2015-1.9%
Q2 2015-1.2%
Q1 2015+6.2%
Q4 2014-9.5%
Q3 2014+0.7%
Q2 2014+3.8%
Q1 2014-7.3%
Q4 2013+1.1%
Q3 2013-18.9%
Q2 2013+3.1%
Q1 2013+1.6%
Q4 2012-0.3%
Q3 2012-4.1%
Q4 2011+0.2%
Q2 2012+0.2%
Q1 2011-1.3%
Q1 2012-0.6%
Q4 2009-1.2%
Q3 2010-9.0%
Q3 2011-9.0%
Q4 2010+4.2%
Q2 2010+4.2%
Q2 2011+4.2%
Q1 2010+11.0%

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