Mar 31, 2024

Consolidated Water Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Consolidated Water's Q1 2024 earnings were reported, with revenue up 21% to $39.7 million, driving net income from continuing operations of $6.9 million, or $0.43 diluted EPS.

Key Takeaways

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. reported a strong first quarter in 2024, with a 21% increase in revenue to $39.7 million. This growth was driven by increases in the retail, services, and manufacturing segments. Net income from continuing operations attributable to company stockholders was $6.9 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, compared to $4.1 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2023.

Total revenue increased by 21% to $39.7 million.

Retail revenue grew by 11% to $8.6 million.

Services revenue increased by 37% to $17.4 million, with recurring services revenue up 93% to $7.1 million.

Net income from continuing operations was $6.9 million, or $0.43 per diluted share.

Total Revenue
$39.7M
Previous year: $32.9M
+20.7%
EPS
$0.43
Previous year: $0.26
+65.4%
Gross Profit
$13.9M
Previous year: $10.6M
+31.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$46.2M
Previous year: $51.1M
-9.6%
Free Cash Flow
$5.42M
Previous year: $3.96M
+36.7%
Total Assets
$223M
Previous year: $202M
+10.7%

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Forward Guidance

Consolidated Water remains optimistic about future growth prospects, citing water sales growth in Grand Cayman, the Hawaii design-build-operate project, and robust project bidding activity in the Western U.S.

Positive Outlook

  • Water sales growth in Grand Cayman is expected to continue.
  • The Hawaii design-build-operate project is underway and expected to contribute significantly to revenue beginning in 2025.
  • Robust project bidding activity is observed in the Western U.S.
  • The company is pursuing design and build projects which could begin in 2025 and subsequent years.
  • The company's efficient treatment plant designs, operating capabilities, and project delivery models provide competitive advantages.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income