Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated earnings per share for Q1 2025 were $0.70, an increase from $0.62 in Q1 2024, attributed to favorable decisions from the CPUC regarding new water and electric rates [7][8] - Consolidated revenues for Q1 increased by $12.7 million compared to the same quarter last year [9] - Net cash provided by operating activities was $45.1 million for the quarter, slightly down from $45.8 million in the same quarter last year [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Golden State Water's earnings were $0.52 per share, up from $0.48 per share in the previous year, primarily due to new water rates [8] - The electric segment's earnings increased to $0.07 per share from $0.05 per share, driven by new electric rates [9] - ASUS earnings remained consistent at $0.13 per share compared to the same period in 2024, despite a decrease in construction activity [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues for the water segment increased by $11.7 million due to new 2025 water rates [10] - Revenues for the electric segment rose by $2.8 million, also due to new rates [10] - Revenues from ASUS decreased by $1.8 million, impacted by lower construction activities due to unfavorable weather conditions [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to invest between $170 million to $210 million in infrastructure investments for 2025 [7][15] - Golden State Water is transitioning to a modified rate adjustment mechanism, which may introduce future revenue volatility [19] - The company aims to maintain a compound annual growth rate in dividends of over 7% in the long term, with a current CAGR of 8.8% over the last five years [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the regulatory decisions received, which are expected to support future growth [17][22] - There is uncertainty regarding future military base privatizations due to changes in administration, but management remains optimistic about ongoing projects [32][41] - The company anticipates continued growth in its rate base due to recent regulatory approvals and capital investments [21] Other Important Information - The company raised $25.8 million through its at-the-market offering program in Q1 2025 [15] - The credit facility term was extended from June 2028 to June 2029, with an increased borrowing capacity from $165 million to $195 million [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Equity raised via ATM and full year expectations - Management confirmed the target of raising approximately $60 million over the full year 2025, with some capacity available in the credit facility [27][28] Question: Update on military base privatization efforts - Management indicated no current fifty-year privatizations are available, but expects potential Army privatizations later in the year, with ongoing assessments [31][32] Question: Nature of nontraditional contracts - Management explained that fifteen-year contracts may be easier for bases to manage compared to fifty-year contracts, and they are pursuing several nontraditional privatization opportunities [40][41]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated earnings per share for Q1 2025 were $0.70, an increase from $0.62 in Q1 2024, attributed to favorable decisions from the CPUC regarding new water and electric rates [7][10] - Consolidated revenues for Q1 increased by $12.7 million compared to the same quarter last year [10] - Net cash provided by operating activities was $45.1 million for the quarter, slightly down from $45.8 million in the same quarter last year [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Golden State Water's earnings were $0.52 per share, up from $0.48 per share in the previous year, primarily due to new water rates [8] - The electric segment's earnings increased to $0.07 per share from $0.05 per share, driven by new electric rates [10] - ASUS earnings remained consistent at $0.13 per share compared to the same period in 2024, despite a decrease in construction activities due to unfavorable weather [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues for the water segment increased by $11.7 million due to new 2025 water rates [11] - Electric segment revenues rose by $2.8 million, also due to new rates [11] - Revenues from ASUS decreased by $1.8 million, primarily due to lower construction activities impacted by weather conditions [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to invest between $170 million to $210 million in infrastructure investments in 2025 [7] - Golden State Water is transitioning to a modified rate adjustment mechanism, which may introduce future revenue volatility due to changes in water consumption and supply source mix [19][20] - The company anticipates robust growth in its rate base, supported by recent regulatory decisions allowing significant capital investments [21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the financial results and the impact of new regulatory decisions on future earnings [6][17] - The company is monitoring the potential for military base privatizations, with expectations of some activity in 2025, although uncertainty remains due to changes in administration [33][34] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining strong credit ratings and liquidity to support ongoing investments [16] Other Important Information - The company raised $25.8 million through its at-the-market offering program in Q1 2025 [15] - The Board of Directors approved a second-quarter cash dividend, continuing a trend of increasing dividends at a CAGR of 8.8% over the last five years [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Equity raised via ATM and full-year expectations - Management confirmed a target of raising approximately $60 million over the full year 2025, with reassessment based on credit facility capacity [28][29] Question: Update on military base privatization efforts - Management indicated no current privatizations are expected in 2025, but the Army may initiate one or two later in the year, with ongoing assessments of the situation [32][33] Question: Nature of nontraditional contracts - Management explained that nontraditional contracts, such as fifteen-year agreements, may be easier for bases to manage compared to fifty-year contracts, and they are pursuing such opportunities [41][42]

Q1 2025 Performance - Organic sales declined by 2% due to fewer shipping days and ongoing weakness in Europe[5] - Record adjusted operating margin of 19%, an expansion of 80 bps[5] - Announced a 21% dividend increase[5] - Free cash flow increased by 25%, from $37 million to $46 million[20] Financial Results - Sales decreased by 2%, from $571 million to $558 million[16] - Adjusted EPS increased by 2%, from $2.33 to $2.37[19] - Americas segment sales were $418 million, a 1% organic decrease, but acquisitions added $5 million[22] - Europe segment sales were $108 million, a 9% organic decrease, with a $4 million foreign exchange headwind[22] - APMEA segment sales were $32 million, a 13% organic increase[22] Outlook - The company is maintaining its FY 2025 outlook[6] - The estimated 2025 tariff cost impact is approximately $60 million[12]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted net income of $28.4 million and adjusted earnings per share of $1.74 for Q1 2025, an increase of $1.2 million or $0.05 per share compared to Q1 2024 [6][16] - The electric adjusted gross margin for Q1 2025 was $27.5 million, reflecting an increase of $400,000 or 1.5% year-over-year [17] - The gas adjusted gross margin for Q1 2025 was $70.9 million, an increase of $9.9 million or approximately 16.2% compared to the same period in 2024 [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added approximately 970 electric customers in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024 [17] - The company added approximately 9,230 new gas customers in Q1 2025, including 8,730 from the Bangor acquisition [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects to add about 15,000 customers from the acquisitions in Maine, with customer growth rates of 4% to 5% in those areas [8][9] - The company anticipates that the low penetration of natural gas in Maine will drive continued conversions in the coming years [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is reaffirming its long-term guidance for earnings growth, dividend growth, and rate base growth, expecting acquisitions to support earnings growth toward the upper end of the 5% to 7% range over the next five years [7][13] - The company is pursuing acquisitions to expand its regulated operations and enhance its service areas, including the recent acquisition of Bangor Natural Gas and agreements to acquire Maine Natural Gas and three water utilities [6][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's strategic initiatives and growth opportunities, stating that the company is in a strong position to provide long-term sustainable value [25] - Management noted that the acquisitions will be earnings neutral in the short run but are expected to become earnings accretive over the long run [13] Other Important Information - The company filed a distribution rate case with the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, proposing a revenue requirement increase of $18.5 million [21] - The current five-year capital budget totals approximately $1 billion, which is 46% higher than the prior five years [24] Q&A Session Summary - No specific questions or answers were provided in the content regarding the Q&A session.

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted net income of $28.4 million and adjusted earnings per share of $1.74 for Q1 2025, an increase of $1.2 million or $0.05 per share compared to Q1 2024 [6][16] - Electric adjusted gross margin was $27.5 million, up $400,000 or 1.5% year-over-year, driven by higher distribution rates and customer growth [18] - Gas adjusted gross margin reached $70.9 million, an increase of $9.9 million or approximately 16.2% compared to the same period in 2024, attributed to higher distribution rates, customer growth, and a return to normal winter weather [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added approximately 970 electric customers and 9,230 new gas customers in Q1 2025, including 8,730 from the Bangor acquisition [19][20] - Excluding the Bangor acquisition, gas adjusted gross margin was $68 million, reflecting a $7 million or 10.2% increase compared to Q1 2024 [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates adding about 15,000 customers in Maine, where customer growth is projected at 4% to 5% [9] - The acquisition of Aquarian Water Company is expected to add 23,000 customers and $78 million of rate base as of December 31, 2024 [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its regulated operations through recent acquisitions, including Bangor Natural Gas and Maine Natural Gas, which are expected to support long-term rate base and earnings growth [6][7] - The company reaffirmed its long-term guidance for earnings growth, dividend growth, and rate base growth, expecting acquisitions to support earnings growth toward the upper end of the 5% to 7% range over the next five years [7][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's strategic initiatives and growth opportunities, stating that the company is in a strong position to provide long-term sustainable value [26] - The company expects rate base growth to accelerate to about 10% annually through 2029 due to acquisitions [14] Other Important Information - The company filed a distribution rate case with the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, proposing a revenue requirement increase of $18.5 million [22] - The current five-year capital budget totals approximately $1 billion, which is 46% higher than the previous five years, excluding growth from acquisitions [24] Q&A Session Summary - No specific questions and answers were provided in the content, thus this section is not applicable.

Core Insights - Consolidated Water (CWCO) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share, a decline of 48.8% year-over-year, with revenues forecasted at $32.37 million, reflecting an 18.4% decrease compared to the same period last year [1][2] Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 6.7% over the past 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2] - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3] Revenue Projections - Analysts project 'Revenue- Manufacturing' to reach $4.78 million, indicating a year-over-year decline of 10% [5] - 'Revenue- Services' is expected to be $10.30 million, reflecting a significant decrease of 40.9% from the previous year [5] - 'Revenue- Retail' is forecasted at $8.57 million, showing a slight decline of 0.7% year-over-year [5] - 'Revenue- Bulk' is anticipated to reach $8.42 million, marking a year-over-year increase of 0.9% [6] Stock Performance - Shares of Consolidated Water have returned -2.1% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of +10.6% [7] - The company holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it is expected to perform in line with the overall market in the near future [7]

Financial Performance - The company's net income for Q1 2025 was $27.5 million, or $1.69 per share[8] - Adjusted net income for Q1 2025 was $28.4 million, or $1.74 per share, an increase of $1.2 million or $0.05 per share compared to 2024[8] - The company reaffirms its 2025 earnings guidance to be in the range of $3.01 to $3.17[55] Acquisitions and Growth - The company completed the acquisition of Bangor Natural Gas ("BNG") in January 2025, adding approximately 8,730 customers[8, 36] - The company announced the acquisition of Maine Natural Gas ("MNG") in April 2025 for approximately $86 million, expected to close by the end of the year, adding approximately 6,300 customers[8, 11] - The company announced the acquisition of three water utilities (Aquarion Water (MA & NH) and Abenaki Water (NH)) on May 6, 2025, for an enterprise value of $100 million, including approximately $30 million of debt[8, 18] Rate Base and Capital Investment - The company expects a long-term rate base growth of 6.5% - 8.5%[8] - The company's five-year projected capital investment is approximately $980 million, 46% higher than the prior five years[48] Natural Gas Operations - The company has 86,600 natural gas customers[3, 8, 59, 63, 64, 65, 66, 76, 79, 81] - Adjusted gross margin for gas operations increased by 16.2%, or $9.9 million, reflecting higher rates and customer growth[36, 37]

Core Insights - Select Water Solutions, Inc. reported revenue of $374.38 million for Q1 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 2.1% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.67% [1] - The company achieved an EPS of $0.08, up from $0.04 a year ago, representing a surprise of 14.29% over the consensus estimate of $0.07 [1] Revenue Breakdown - Chemical Technologies revenue was $76.35 million, surpassing the average estimate of $71.09 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.2% [4] - Water Services revenue reached $225.65 million, slightly below the average estimate of $215.31 million, with a year-over-year decrease of 1.2% [4] - Water Infrastructure revenue was $72.39 million, underperforming the estimated $75.09 million, but showing a significant year-over-year increase of 14% [4] Profitability Metrics - Gross Profit before D&A for Water Services was $43.93 million, below the average estimate of $46.32 million [4] - Gross Profit before D&A for Chemical Technologies was $11.62 million, exceeding the estimated $10.34 million [4] - Gross Profit before D&A for Water Infrastructure was $38.90 million, slightly below the average estimate of $39.25 million [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Select Water Solutions, Inc. shares returned -0.2%, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 11.5% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]

Q1 2025 Performance Highlights - Produced water volumes increased by 7% sequentially and 3% year-over-year[13] - Water Solutions volumes increased by 7% sequentially and 54% year-over-year[13] - Net income was $16 million, and Adjusted EBITDA reached $57 million, a 4% sequential increase and a 6% year-over-year increase[13] - Adjusted Operating Margin remained strong at $044 per barrel[13] - Capital Expenditures were $21 million, down 44% year-over-year[13] Asset and Infrastructure - Aris Water Solutions has approximately 790 miles of produced water pipeline right of way[11] - The company's water handling facilities have a capacity of approximately 1800 kbwpd[11] - Water recycling facilities have a capacity of approximately 1400 kbwpd[11] - Recycled water storage capacity is approximately 16 million barrels[11] - Contracted dedicated acres at McNeill Ranch are approximately 625000[11] Q2 2025 Outlook - The company estimates Produced Water Handling Volumes between 1200 kbwpd and 1250 kbwpd[22] - Water Solutions Volumes are projected to be between 475 kbwpd and 525 kbwpd[22] - Adjusted Operating Margin per Barrel is expected to be between $041 and $043[22] - Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $500 million and $550 million[22] - Total Capital Expenditures are estimated to be between $200 million and $250 million[22] Strategic Initiatives - Aris Water Solutions purchased the McNeill Ranch for $450 million, spanning approximately 45000 surface acres in Texas and New Mexico[34] - The company applied for a permit to discharge up to 475 kbwpd of treated produced water for reservoir replenishment with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality[30]

Core Viewpoint - Unitil Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Aquarion Water Company and its subsidiaries for $100 million, including the assumption of $30 million in debt, which is expected to enhance long-term earnings growth [1][2][3] Group 1: Transaction Details - The acquisition involves Aquarion Water Company of Massachusetts, Aquarion Water Company of New Hampshire, and Abenaki Water Co., Inc. [1] - The total purchase price is $100 million, which includes the assumption of approximately $30 million in debt [1] - The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, and Maine Public Utilities Commission [1][2] Group 2: Operational Impact - The Aquarion Companies operate approximately 330 miles of water distribution mains, serving around 12,000 customers in Massachusetts and 11,000 customers in New Hampshire [2] - The estimated rate base for the Aquarion Companies is approximately $78 million as of December 31, 2024, and is forecasted to grow to $87 million by December 31, 2025 [2] - The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive in the long term, supporting Unitil's projected earnings per share growth of 5% to 7% [2] Group 3: Strategic Rationale - The acquisition is viewed as a unique opportunity for Unitil to expand into a complementary regulated utility service in its current operational states [3] - Unitil aims to integrate the locally managed teams of the Aquarion Companies while maintaining high service quality for the communities served [3] Group 4: Financing and Advisory - Unitil has secured committed debt financing from Scotiabank to fund the acquisition [3] - Scotiabank and the law firm Dentons are advising Unitil on this transaction [3]