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Consolidated Water Boosts Profit and Dividend as Kalaeloa Permitting Delay Pauses Build

Permitting holdups at the 1.7 mgd Kalaeloa plant have paused construction, pressuring services revenue.

Overview

  • Revenue for 2025 slipped about 1% to $132.1 million, while net income from continuing operations rose to $18.6 million.
  • The company ended the year with $123.8 million in cash and no significant debt, and it raised the quarterly dividend by 27.3%.
  • Management said the Hawaii project completed pilot testing, received water‑quality confirmation from Honolulu’s Board of Water Supply, and finished 100% of plant design.
  • Executives expect construction on Kalaeloa later this year, though the start date remains uncertain due to the multi‑agency permitting process.
  • Retail volumes grew 6.6% to a record 1.09 billion gallons and manufacturing revenue rose 6%, while bulk revenue ticked lower yet delivered higher profitability as consolidated gross profit increased to $48.4 million.