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Here is how Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) and Iberdrola S.A. (IBDRY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

PHOENIX, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, has recently completed a $10.0 million private placement of common stock and amended its revolving credit facility, increasing the facility by $10.0 million. Together, these financings enhance the company's financial flexibility and support continued investment across its utility portfolio.

PHOENIX, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, has declared under its dividend policy a monthly cash dividend in the amount of $0.02533 per common share (an annual dividend rate of $0.30396 per share).

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Global Water Resources NASDAQ: GWRS reported higher second-quarter revenue and earnings, supported by regulated revenue growth, infrastructure-related revenue recognition, acquisitions and customer growth, while management emphasized that rising depreciation, operating costs and delayed rate recovery continue to pressure profitability.

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.04 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.03 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.06 per share a year ago.

PHOENIX, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, reported results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Unless otherwise noted, all comparisons are to the corresponding period in the prior year. The company will hold a conference call at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time tomorrow to discuss the results (see dial-in information below).

VIPR (OTCMKTS:VIPV - Get Free Report) and Global Water Resources (NASDAQ: GWRS - Get Free Report) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership. Insider and Institutional Ownership 27.9% of Global Water

PHOENIX, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, has declared under its dividend policy a monthly cash dividend in the amount of $0.02533 per common share (an annual dividend rate of $0.30396 per share). The dividend will be payable on August 31, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on August 17, 2026.