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Watts Water(WTS) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-08 11:48
Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this presentation constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are related to forecasts of sales, margins, earnings, earnings per share, effective tax rate, capital expenditures, cash flow, water market growth, acquisition strategy and integration, construction outlook, inflation and management goals and objectives. WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES Q1 2025 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL M ...
Unitil(UTL) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 19:02
Unitil (UTL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 02:00 PM ET Company Participants Christopher Goulding - Vice President of Finance and RegulatoryTom Meissner - Chairman, President & CEODaniel Hurstak - Senior VP, CFO & Treasurer Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the First Quarter twenty twenty five Unitil Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question and answer session. To ask a question ...
Unitil(UTL) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 19:00
Unitil (UTL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 02:00 PM ET Speaker0 Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the First Quarter twenty twenty five Unitil Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question and answer session. To ask a question during the session, you will need to press 11 on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising your hand is raised. To withdraw your question, pleas ...
Consolidated Water (CWCO) Q1 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-05-07 14:21
While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight. With that in mind, let's delve into the average projections of some Consolidated Water metrics that are commonly tracked and projected by analysts on Wall Street. In its upcoming report, Consolidated Water (CWCO) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly ear ...
Unitil(UTL) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-07 11:04
Q1 2025 Financial Results and Strategic Update May 7, 2025 Forward-Looking Statements and Use of Non-GAAP Measures This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" including within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this presentation are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding Unitil Corporation and its subsidiaries' fi ...
Select Water Solutions, Inc. (WTTR) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-05-07 00:31
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]
Unitil to Purchase Three Water Companies in Massachusetts and New Hampshire from the Aquarion Water Authority
Globenewswire· 2025-05-06 20:30
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]
Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Sets New Rates for Hawaii Water Service to Help Keep Ka'anapali Water System Safe and Reliable
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-05-06 20:15
Core Points - Hawaii Water Service has received approval to increase annual revenue by $276,900 in its Ka'anapali system due to infrastructure upgrades and increased operating costs [1] - The last adjustment to base water rates for Ka'anapali was in 2016 [1] - The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission approved a new tiered structure for usage rates to encourage water conservation and support affordability for lower water-using customers, effective April 18, 2025 [2] Company Overview - Hawaii Water Service is a subsidiary of California Water Service Group, which provides regulated and non-regulated water and wastewater services to over 2.1 million people across multiple states [3] - California Water Service Group's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CWT" [3] Infrastructure Investments - Significant investments in the Ka'anapali service area include upgrades to two storage tanks and reservoirs, installation of two additional generators for power outage reliability, and routine replacement of pumping equipment [5]
Artesian Resources Corporation Announces 2% Increase in Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
Globenewswire· 2025-05-06 20:10
Core Points - Artesian Resources Corporation has approved a 2% increase in the quarterly dividend per share, raising the annualized dividend to $1.2296 per share [1][2] - The quarterly dividend rate is now $0.3074 per share, payable on May 27, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 16, 2025 [1] - This marks the 130th consecutive dividend paid to shareholders, reflecting the company's commitment to returning value to investors [2] Company Overview - Artesian Resources Corporation operates as a holding company for wholly-owned subsidiaries that provide water and wastewater services on the Delmarva Peninsula [3] - The principal subsidiary, Artesian Water Company, is the oldest and largest regulated water utility in the region, supplying 9.5 billion gallons of water annually through 1,491 miles of water main to over a third of Delaware's population [3]
Northwest Natural pany(NWN) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-06 16:02
Northwest Natural Company (NWN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Nikki Sparley - Director of Investor RelationsJustin Palfreyman - President & CEORaymond Kaszuba - SVP & CFO Conference Call Participants None - Analyst Operator Thank you all for standing by for the North West Natural Holdings Company's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. Today's call will be starting in around four minutes' time. Thank you for standing by. And if you do wish to remove it, you ca ...