Global Water Resources to Go Ex-Dividend on March 17th

The Arizona-based utility company will pay a monthly dividend to shareholders of record on March 17th.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 2:18pm

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Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GWRS), a publicly traded holding company based in Scottsdale, Arizona that specializes in water and wastewater utility management, has declared a monthly dividend that will be paid to shareholders of record on March 17th. The dividend of $0.0253 per share represents an annualized yield of 4.1%.

Why it matters

As a regulated utility provider serving communities in Central and Southern Arizona, Global Water Resources' dividend payments are an important source of income for its shareholders. The company's ability to maintain and grow its dividend over time is a key indicator of its financial health and stability.

The details

Global Water Resources has raised its dividend every year for the last 8 years, though the company's dividend payout ratio of 107.1% indicates it is currently relying on its balance sheet to cover the dividend payments rather than fully funding them from earnings. Analysts expect the company to earn $0.30 per share next year, which would put the projected payout ratio at 100.0%.

  • Global Water Resources declared the dividend on Friday, February 27th.
  • The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th.
  • The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th.
  • The dividend will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st.

The players

Global Water Resources, Inc.

A publicly traded holding company based in Scottsdale, Arizona that specializes in the ownership and management of water and wastewater utilities, serving communities in Central and Southern Arizona.

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What’s next

Analysts will be watching to see if Global Water Resources can maintain its dividend growth streak and cover the payout from earnings in the coming year.

The takeaway

Global Water Resources' consistent dividend payments and growth highlight the stability of its regulated utility business model, though the company's reliance on its balance sheet to fund the dividend raises some questions about the sustainability of the current payout level.