Consolidated Water shifts Hawaii start to 2027: what it means for CWCO stock

Published on 10/25/2026 at 02:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

A USD 39.8 million California contract adds to a USD 143.1 million backlog. For CWCO stock, earnings are due November 16, 2026.

Project timing and contract scale

On October 21, 2026, construction was shifted to the first half of 2027.
On October 12, 2026, PERC Water secured a USD 39.8 million agreement.
Consolidated Water's next earnings date is November 16, 2026.

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Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (KYG237731073) shifted the expected construction start for its Kalaeloa seawater desalination project in Hawaii to the first half of 2027 on October 21, 2026, according to MarketScreener. The delay followed new approvals for the Oahu project, while further permits are needed before construction can begin.

Permits reset the Hawaii timetable

The State Historic Preservation Division approved the project's Preservation Plan and Archaeological Monitoring Plan, while the Hawaii Department of Health approved a substantial modification to an existing regulated public water system. The project is designed to produce 1.7 million gallons of potable water per day, and Consolidated Water is contracted to operate and maintain the facility for 20 years after commissioning, according to Cayman Independent.

What does the contract add?

On October 12, 2026, PERC Water, a Consolidated Water subsidiary, secured a USD 39.8 million design-build agreement for a California water-purification facility, as reported by AlfaFinder. The award compares with a USD 143.1 million contract backlog reported as of June 30, 2026, making the new agreement 27.81 percent of that backlog. The same project is scheduled for substantial completion in September 2028.

The recent sequence shows both execution potential and timing risk. On July 22, 2026, Consolidated Water received a USD 6.0 million limited notice to proceed for long-lead equipment on the Hawaii project, while the California agreement added a second project milestone on October 12, 2026, according to AlfaFinder. The Hawaii update on October 21, 2026, was the latest of the three developments.

Two dates shape the next update

Consolidated Water's fourth-quarter cash dividend of USD 0.14 per share is scheduled for payment on October 30, 2026, according to MarketScreener. The next quarterly earnings date is November 16, 2026, according to MarketWatch.

Market value and investor context

Consolidated Water had a market capitalization of USD 445.0 million as of October 23, 2026. The company is listed on Nasdaq and operates in water utilities, with desalination, retail water, bulk water, services and manufacturing activities.

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