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Global Water Resources (GWRS) Dividend

Global Water Resources, Inc. · Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Water · monthly payer

$7.28

Fairly valued · -2% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 8, 2026, Global Water Resources (GWRS) pays a monthly dividend of $0.0250 per share, or $0.30 a year, a 4.18% yield at its $7.28 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 16, 2026, paid Nov 30, 2026. It has a dividend safety grade of B.

Forward Yield

4.18%

Annual Dividend

$0.30

Payout Ratio

380%

5-Yr Growth

0.8%

Ex-Date

Nov 16, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about GWRS's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 8, 2026, Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) has a forward dividend yield of 4.18%, based on an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and a share price of $7.28.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, GWRS's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (68 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • GWRS has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • GWRS's next ex-dividend date is Nov 16, 2026, with payment on Nov 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, GWRS pays out 380% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • GWRS's dividend has grown at an average rate of 0.8% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, GWRS's 4.18% yield is 79% above its five-year average yield of 2.34%.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GWRS is $7.14 per share, 2% below the $7.28 share price, so GWRS screens as fairly valued.
  • Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 0 times across the 126 payments on record since 2016. Its most recent change was a 4.2% increase to $0.0250 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 15, 2021.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "GWRS Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GWRS

Is GWRS a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) pays a monthly dividend yielding 4.18% ($0.30/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (380%)
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.18%
Payout Ratio
380%
Annual Dividend
$0.30
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.8%
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 16, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
monthly
Beta
0.95
Market Cap
$217.9M
P/E Ratio
91.0
5-Yr Total Return
-58%
52-Week Range
$6.55 – $10.16
Dividend Safety
B · 68/100
Ever Cut?
No

GWRS dividend raises and cuts

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 0 times across the 126 payments on record since 2016. Its most recent change was a 4.2% increase to $0.0250 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 15, 2021.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Dec 15, 2021Raise$0.0240 → $0.0250+4.2%
Dec 14, 2017Raise$0.0230 → $0.0240+4.3%
Dec 13, 2016Raise$0.0220 → $0.0230+4.5%
Jul 13, 2016Raise$0.0200 → $0.0220+10.0%
Every GWRS payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
GWRS ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 16, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →GWRS dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →GWRS dividend calculator100 shares pay $30.00 a year, $2.50 each monthCalculate →GWRS total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GWRS a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) pays a monthly dividend yielding 4.18% ($0.30/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is GWRS undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GWRS's fair value is about $7.14 versus a $7.28 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-2% vs. fair value).

Is GWRS's dividend safe?

GWRS has a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is GWRS's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for GWRS is about $7.14 per share, about 2% below the current $7.28 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is GWRS a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GWRS screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) pays a monthly dividend yielding 4.18% ($0.30/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will GWRS cut its dividend?

GWRS earns a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does GWRS pay a dividend?

Yes. Global Water Resources, Inc. pays a monthly dividend of about $0.30 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.18%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of GWRS pay?

At $0.30 per share a year, 100 shares of GWRS pay $30.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $2.50 each month. Buying them costs about $728 at the Nov 8, 2026 price.

What is GWRS's dividend yield?

As of Nov 8, 2026, GWRS's forward dividend yield is 4.18%, based on a $0.30 annual dividend and a $7.28 share price.

What is GWRS's dividend per share?

As of Nov 8, 2026, GWRS pays $0.30 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is GWRS's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 8, 2026, GWRS's payout ratio is 380% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has GWRS grown its dividend?

GWRS does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next GWRS ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 8, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for GWRS is Nov 16, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.30 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$2.50
Annual$30.00
Monthly avg$2.50
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