Consolidated Water Q3 2026 revenue falls 11.9%
Cash and cash equivalents were $129.2 million at September 30, while Kalaeloa's contracted backlog exceeded $150 million.
Sentiment and the balance of points
Rhea-AI Sentiment reads the wording of the document, how positive or negative its language is on a 1 to 5 scale. The balance of points shown with the takes weighs what the document actually discloses, so the two can disagree, for example when a trial that missed its main goal is described in upbeat language.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $30.9 million, down 11.9% from $35.1 million a year earlier. Net income from continuing operations attributable to its stockholders was $2.4 million, versus $5.6 million, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.15, versus $0.34. Lower services and manufacturing revenue outweighed increases in retail and bulk. For the first nine months, revenue was $93.8 million, down 8.5%, and continuing-operations income attributable to stockholders was $10.2 million, versus $15.7 million.
Cayman Water’s 25-year retail license took effect August 1, 2026; it lowers base rates and retains annual rate adjustments subject to regulatory verification and approval. The company announced approximately $10.1 million of Florida municipal equipment orders for delivery in November 2027 and, after quarter-end, an approximately $39.8 million Pismo Beach design-build agreement. Kalaeloa represents more than $150 million in contracted backlog not yet recognized as revenue; construction is anticipated in the first half of 2027, subject to remaining permits and approvals. Following commissioning, the company is contracted to operate and maintain the facility for 20 years.
How this balance works
Rhea-AI gives every point it takes from this document a weight. Minor counts 1, Moderate 3 and Major 9, so one Major point outweighs several Minor ones. The bar adds up the weights on each side, and when neither side holds more than 65% of the total the balance reads Mixed.
It reads the document as published, with the same rules for every company, and it does not look at what the market expected or at how the stock traded, so a point can be objectively good on a day the stock falls.
Rhea-AI Sentiment measures something else, the tone of the wording.
Positive
- Moderate pointBulk revenue rose 20.8% to $10.1 million in the third quarter.
Negative
- Moderate pointThird-quarter revenue fell 11.9% to $30.9 million.
- Moderate pointContinuing-operations income attributable to stockholders was $2.4 million, versus $5.6 million.
- Minor pointNine-month revenue fell 8.5% to $93.8 million.
Filing Explained
At September 30, 2026, 16,015,573 common shares were outstanding versus 15,945,233 at year-end; cash was $129,150,692 with no debt.
The November 9 Consolidated Water Form 8-K furnishes its third-quarter results release; the September 30 balance sheet reports
That authorized amount is share capacity, not shares already issued: issued and outstanding common shares were 16,015,573 at
8-K Event Classification
Key Figures
Key Terms
rate adjustment mechanism regulatory
pass-through energy charges financial
contracted backlog financial
nanofiltration membrane water treatment equipment technical
design-build agreement technical
Earnings Snapshot
Full-year 2026 manufacturing revenue is expected to be below 2025 levels, based on current projections.
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