Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) Dividend
Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) currently pays a dividend yield of 3.80%, distributing $0.30 per share annually ($0.03 per month). The company operates in the Utilities sector.
GWRS dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 3.80% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $0.30 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.03 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payments per Year | 12 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | November 16, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | October 30, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 304% |
| Sector | Utilities |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $7.89 |
What GWRS pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 3.80% yield, $10,000 invested in GWRS generates about $380.00 per year, or roughly $31.67 every month. Share counts below use an implied price of $7.89, derived from the $0.30 annual dividend and the 3.80% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 126.7 | $38.00 | $3.17 |
| $5,000 | 633.3 | $190.00 | $15.83 |
| $10,000 | 1,266.7 | $380.00 | $31.67 |
| $25,000 | 3,166.7 | $950.00 | $79.17 |
| $100,000 | 12,666.7 | $3,800.00 | $316.67 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each month — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
GWRS dividend payment schedule
GWRS pays on a monthly schedule — 12 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is November 16, 2026, with payment on October 30, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Global Water Resources, Inc. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 16, 2026 | October 30, 2026 | $0.03 | Confirmed |
| December 16, 2026 | November 29, 2026 | $0.03 | Projected |
| January 16, 2027 | December 30, 2026 | $0.03 | Projected |
| February 16, 2027 | January 30, 2027 | $0.03 | Projected |
| March 16, 2027 | February 27, 2027 | $0.03 | Projected |
| April 16, 2027 | March 30, 2027 | $0.03 | Projected |
To collect a GWRS dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How GWRS's dividend compares
Across the 1000 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.57%. GWRS's 3.80% is 0.23 percentage points above that median, ranking 486th of 1000 by yield.
Within Utilities, where we track 40 names, the median yield is 3.27% — putting GWRS above its sector.
What the numbers mean
GWRS pays out roughly 304% of its earnings as dividends. That is a high payout ratio. The dividend is consuming most of reported earnings, which is normal for REITs and some funds but a caution flag elsewhere.
GWRS pays monthly, which suits investors who want dividend income to line up with monthly living expenses rather than arriving in quarterly lumps.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
GWRS dividend FAQ
When is the next GWRS ex-dividend date?
The next GWRS ex-dividend date is November 16, 2026, with the payment scheduled for October 30, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is GWRS's dividend yield?
GWRS currently yields 3.80%, based on $0.30 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does GWRS pay dividends?
GWRS pays monthly, which works out to 12 payments per year of about $0.03 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of GWRS generate?
At the current 3.80% yield, $10,000 invested in GWRS would produce roughly $380.00 per year, or about $31.67 per month, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is GWRS a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. GWRS is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
GWRS dividend history
DivTrkr holds 126 recorded GWRS dividend payments going back to 2016 and +0.8% a year of growth over the last five complete years. See the full GWRS dividend history — every payment, annual totals and growth by year.
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