[8-K] Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. Reports Material Event
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Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. reported lower first quarter 2026 results compared to a strong prior-year period. Revenue was $29.97 million, down from $33.72 million, mainly from a 76% drop in manufacturing revenue and weaker retail sales due to wetter weather in Grand Cayman.
Net income attributable to stockholders from continuing operations was $3.82 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, versus $4.92 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, a year earlier. Services and bulk segments grew, led by a 15% increase in operations and maintenance revenue and new contracts in California and The Bahamas.
Cash and cash equivalents were $126.33 million as of March 31, 2026, with total stockholders’ equity of $223.57 million. Management highlighted a strong balance sheet, a $15.6 million construction project portfolio with remaining revenue largely expected in 2026, and anticipated future contributions from the Hawaii desalination project once construction begins.
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Q1 revenue and EPS declined, but cash and project pipeline remain solid.
Consolidated Water posted Q1 2026 revenue of $29.97M, down from $33.72M, as manufacturing revenue fell 76% to $1.40M. Diluted EPS from continuing operations declined to $0.24 from $0.31, reflecting softer manufacturing and retail performance.
The services segment is a bright spot, with revenue up to $11.25M and operations and maintenance revenue rising 15% to $8.89M. Management cites a three-year California O&M contract expected to generate about $4.5M and remaining construction revenue of more than $13M from two U.S. projects, primarily in 2026.
Balance sheet strength is notable, with cash of $126.33M and equity of $223.57M as of March 31, 2026. However, construction service revenue remains below the 2023 record until the Hawaii desalination project advances; the company still cannot provide a firm construction start date, so timing of that earnings contribution remains dependent on permitting progress.
