Group 1 - Consolidated Water (CWCO) stock closed at $33.13, reflecting a -1.1% change from the previous day's closing price, underperforming the S&P 500, which lost 0.38% [1] - The stock has decreased by 0.06% over the past month, while the Utilities sector gained 2.46% and the S&P 500 increased by 4.06% [1] Group 2 - The upcoming earnings release is anticipated, with expected EPS of $0.24, representing a 22.58% decline from the prior-year quarter, and revenue forecasted at $32.8 million, indicating a 1.77% decrease year-over-year [2] - For the annual period, earnings are projected at $1.13 per share and revenue at $133.33 million, reflecting changes of +0.89% and -0.48% respectively from the previous year [3] Group 3 - Recent modifications to analyst estimates are crucial, as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism regarding business and profitability [4] - Adjustments in estimates are linked to stock price performance, and the Zacks Rank system has been established to leverage these changes for operational ratings [5] Group 4 - The Zacks Rank system ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), with 1 stocks averaging an annual return of +25% since 1988; currently, Consolidated Water holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [6] - Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has increased by 2.41% [6] Group 5 - Consolidated Water is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 29.56, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 21.55 [7] - The Utility - Water Supply industry ranks in the top 6% of all industries, with a current Zacks Industry Rank of 14 [7] Group 6 - The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the strength of industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Group 1: Momentum Investing Overview - Momentum investing involves following a stock's recent trend, with the aim of buying high and selling even higher [1] - The Zacks Momentum Style Score helps investors identify stocks with strong momentum by focusing on price changes and earnings estimate revisions [2][3] Group 2: Consolidated Water (CWCO) Performance - Consolidated Water currently holds a Momentum Style Score of A and a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [4][12] - CWCO shares have increased by 3.02% over the past week, outperforming the Zacks Utility - Water Supply industry, which rose by 1.61% [6] - Over the past month, CWCO's price change is 11.74%, significantly higher than the industry's 0.47% [6] - In the last three months, CWCO shares have risen by 23.56%, and by 21.76% over the past year, compared to the S&P 500's increases of 10.12% and 19.99%, respectively [7] Group 3: Trading Volume and Earnings Outlook - CWCO's average 20-day trading volume is 112,263 shares, indicating a bullish sign when combined with rising stock prices [8] - In the past two months, two earnings estimates for CWCO have increased, raising the consensus estimate from $0.90 to $1.05 [10] - For the next fiscal year, one estimate has moved upwards with no downward revisions, indicating positive earnings outlook [10]

Company Performance - Consolidated Water (CWCO) closed at $23.89, down 0.87% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 2.03% [1] - Over the last month, the company's shares decreased by 0.74%, while the Utilities sector gained 1.72% and the S&P 500 lost 5.07% [1] Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $0.22, reflecting a 48.84% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected at $32.37 million, down 18.44% from the previous year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $0.88 per share, a decline of 21.43%, with revenue expected to be $130.03 million, down 2.94% from the prior year [3] - Recent changes in analyst estimates indicate a shifting business landscape, with positive revisions suggesting optimism about the company's profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - Consolidated Water has a Forward P/E ratio of 27.49, which is higher than the industry average of 22.95 [6] - The Utility - Water Supply industry ranks in the top 16% of all industries, with a current Zacks Industry Rank of 38 [6] Analyst Ratings - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently rates Consolidated Water at 3 (Hold) [5] - Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has decreased by 15.97% [5]

Group 1: Stock Performance - Consolidated Water (CWCO) closed at $24.10, reflecting a -0.99% change from the previous session, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's gain of 1.67% [1] - The stock has increased by 0.37% over the past month, lagging behind the Utilities sector's gain of 1.72% and outperforming the S&P 500's loss of 6.57% [1] Group 2: Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show earnings of $0.22 per share, representing a year-over-year decline of 48.84% [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projected at $32.37 million, down 18.44% from the previous year [2] Group 3: Annual Estimates - For the entire year, earnings are forecasted at $0.88 per share and revenue at $130.03 million, indicating declines of -21.43% and -2.94% respectively compared to the previous year [3] Group 4: Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Consolidated Water reflect shifting business dynamics, with positive adjustments indicating a favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [4] - A significant 26.74% decline in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has been noted over the past month [6] Group 5: Valuation Metrics - Consolidated Water has a Forward P/E ratio of 27.76, which is a premium compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 23.35 [7] - The Utility - Water Supply industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 50, placing it in the top 21% of over 250 industries [7][8]