The following is a summary of the Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. reported Q3 2024 revenue of $33.4 million, a 33% decrease from the previous year primarily due to a $20.6 million decrease in construction revenue.
Net income from continuing operations was $5 million, or $0.31 per diluted share.
Bulk segment revenue remained consistent, but gross margin increased due to new contracts.Retail revenue increased slightly due to a 4.2% increase in water volume sold and a 4.8% increase in customer connections.
Operations and maintenance contracts revenue increased by 49% to $7.5 million for the quarter.
Business Progress:
Consolidated Water advanced through piloting, design, and permitting for a $147 million seawater desalination project in Honolulu, Hawaii, with construction expected to begin late next year.
The company completed two significant design-build projects earlier this year and saw an increase in retail water sales in the Grand Cayman.
There was expansion into Colorado through the acquisition of REC, creating new opportunities for design-build and operations and maintenance businesses in water-stressed regions.
Opportunities:
The new business channel in Colorado through REC provides opportunities for expansion in water-stressed regions.
The $147 million project in Hawaii for seawater desalination represents a significant long-term revenue and earnings growth potential.
Risks:
Seasonal fluctuations affect quarterly retail revenues, with Q4 generally expected to be weaker.
The company faces competition in its expansion into the Family Islands in the Bahamas.
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