Jun 30, 2020

Consolidated Water Q2 2020 Earnings Report

Consolidated Water's financial performance was impacted by COVID-19, with revenue increasing 4% and a net loss reported due to asset dispositions and impairments.

Key Takeaways

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. reported a 4% increase in revenue to $19.1 million for Q2 2020. However, the company experienced a net loss attributable to Consolidated Water stockholders of $1.1 million, or $(0.07) per basic and fully diluted share, compared to a net income of $2.5 million, or $0.16 per share, in the year-ago quarter. The decrease was due to a $3.0 million loss on asset dispositions and impairments.

Revenue in the second quarter increased 4% to $19.1 million.

Net loss attributable to Consolidated Water stockholders for the second quarter of 2020 was $1.1 million or $(0.07) per basic and fully diluted share.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $35.0 million as of June 30, 2020.

Services segment revenue was up by more than $3.3 million due to the contribution from PERC Water.

Total Revenue
$19.1M
Previous year: $18.3M
+4.3%
EPS
$0.08
Previous year: $0.16
-50.0%
Dividends Paid
$1.3M
Gross Profit
$7.3M
Previous year: $7.55M
-3.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$35M
Previous year: $41.9M
-16.5%
Free Cash Flow
$3.94M
Previous year: $4.38M
-10.1%
Total Assets
$181M
Previous year: $182M
-0.6%

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Forward Guidance

Consolidated Water is focused on maintaining stable and profitable operations, as well as pursuing growth opportunities, particularly through its PERC Water subsidiary.

Positive Outlook

  • Core water production and distribution and manufacturing operations remained stable and profitable.
  • Financial condition and liquidity remain strong.
  • PERC Water performing better than anticipated.
  • PERC was awarded two new contracts and secured four contract renewals.
  • Consolidated Water continues to be well positioned to successfully navigate these uncertain and turbulent times.

Challenges Ahead

  • Reduced production levels due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Temporary cessation of tourism on Grand Cayman resulting from the closing of all Cayman Islands airports and seaports in March 2020.
  • Lower energy costs in the Bahamas decreased the energy pass-through component of the company’s rates.
  • Decrease in the number of active projects in manufacturing.
  • Loss on asset dispositions and impairments.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income