Consolidated Water (CWCO) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CWCO - Consolidated Water Co Inc
$28.05
0.90 (3.31%)
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5d:
-2.47%
30d:
-0.14%
90d:
-4.33%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 09, 2026
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Bottom Line:
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: CWCO is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At -1.9% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: CWCO is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At -1.9% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$57.74
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$35.85
21.8% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 21.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CWCO is currently trading at $28.05, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $27.68 to $29.84. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 20.6) is in line with its historical norms (21.8). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 1.9% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CWCO is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $27.05, while resistance sits at $30.97. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: CWCO scores 19/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $43.00 (+53.3%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CWCO is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $27.05, while resistance sits at $30.97. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: CWCO scores 19/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $43.00 (+53.3%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$27.68 -
$29.84
Company Quality Score
42/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
44th percentile
(NORMAL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
63.5%
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- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Options fairly priced (IV 44th percentile)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (19/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+3.3%)
- BULLISH: Trading 53.3% below Wall St target ($43.00)
- WARNING: Composite score 42/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$27.68 -
$29.84
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Expected Move (7 Days)
Âą$2.76
(9.9%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$27.05
Resistance Level
$30.97
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Oct 22, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
20.62
Wall Street Target
$43.00
(+53.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-2.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-22.7%
Profit Margin
12.7%
Valuation Discount vs History
-1.9% cheaper
PE vs Historical
20.6 vs 21.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-1.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$27.52
(-2%)
2-Year Target
$26.99
(-4%)
3-Year Target
$26.48
(-6%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 21â22)
$27.99
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.6, Growth: 47.8%)
$90.61
(+223%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.9, Growth: 47.8%)
$87.25
(+211%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.9, Growth: 47.8%)
$74.16
(+164%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (27x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (21x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 26.62 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.02
Bull Case
$39.82
(+42%)
Analyst growth 33.3%, PE expands to 29.3
Base Case
$36.20
(+29%)
Market implied 33.3%, PE stable at 26.6
Bear Case
$18.46
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 22.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 20.6 to 21.8
Stabilization Target:
$29.65
(+5.7%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+5.7%
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