PCYOUtilities · Utilities - Regulated WaterTicker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 56 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Pure Cycle Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (97): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Accruals (16): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PCYO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2013 | Feltl & Co. | Initiates | Strong Buy | $12 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
PCYO appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Pure Cycle Corp. returned −2.4% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 42% of US stocks
Cheaper than 17% of US stocks
Cheaper than 48% of US stocks
Cheaper than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Pure Cycle Corp. has a market value of $254.5M and an enterprise value of $261.8M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $33.7M. The latest quarter grew 60.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $14.7M, a 43.7% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: −$1.0M, after $8.5M of capital spending.
Pure Cycle Corp. spent $274K on share buybacks in the twelve months to 31 May 2026.
Trailing P/E: 17.2×; forward P/E: 116.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Pure Cycle Corp. employs 44 people — $767K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks initiated coverage of Pure Cycle with a Neutral recommendation, noting its Sky Ranch expansion and growing water operations alongside cash constraints and collection risks.
Why it matters — The coverage highlights both operational developments and risks relevant to investors following PCYO.
Pure Cycle Corporation announced that President and CEO Mark W. Harding will take part in a webcast presentation and host one-on-one meetings with investors at the Lytham Partners Fall 2026 Investor Conference, held virtually on September 29-30, 2026.
Why it matters — PCYO watchers will care because the company's leadership is presenting to and meeting with investors at a scheduled conference, offering an opportunity for engagement and visibility.
Pure Cycle Corporation announced that President and CEO Mark W. Harding and CFO Marc S. Spezialy will participate in the Nasdaq / LD Micro Summit Series on September 9, 2026, at Nasdaq's office in San Francisco. The announcement was made on September 1, 2026.
Why it matters — A PCYO watcher would be interested because the company's leadership is set to present at an investor conference, providing a venue for engagement with the investment community.
Pure Cycle Corporation announced the appointment of Chris Fink and Kelly Haecker as two new independent directors to its Board of Directors, effective August 24, 2026. The appointments fill vacancies created earlier in the year, returning the board to eight directors, seven of whom are independent.
Why it matters — PCYO watchers may care because the company has filled its board vacancies with experienced industry leaders, restoring the board to its full complement of eight directors with increased independent representation.
Pure Cycle Corporation confirmed it received notice from Maran Partners Fund, managed by Maran Capital Management, nominating five individuals for election to the Pure Cycle Board of Directors at the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Why it matters — A shareholder group is seeking to place five director nominees on Pure Cycle's board, which could affect the composition and direction of the Company's leadership at its next annual meeting.
As at 4 Nov 2026, Pure Cycle Corp. ranks 56 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (97 of 100).
No analyst covering Pure Cycle Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PCYO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.
Pure Cycle Corp. returned -2.4% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Pure Cycle Corporation Common Stock is the equity security of Pure Cycle Corporation, a diversified water resource and land development company based in Watkins, Colorado. The company focuses on wholesale water and wastewater services, including the acquisition, treatment, storage, and distribution of potable water, as well as wastewater collection and reclamation for communities in the Denver metropolitan area.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 4 Nov 2026): "Zacks Initiates Coverage of PCYO With Neutral Recommendation". Zacks initiated coverage of Pure Cycle with a Neutral recommendation, noting its Sky Ranch expansion and growing water operations alongside cash constraints and collection risks.
Pure Cycle Corporation Common Stock is the equity security of Pure Cycle Corporation, a diversified water resource and land development company based in Watkins, Colorado. The company focuses on wholesale water and wastewater services, including the acquisition, treatment, storage, and distribution of potable water, as well as wastewater collection and reclamation for communities in the Denver metropolitan area. It also develops master-planned land communities and supports residential development through infrastructure, finished lot sales, and single-family rental properties. Pure Cycle Corporation serves local governmental entities, residential customers, and select commercial and industrial users, making it a specialized participant in the regional utility and real estate markets. Its business model combines essential water infrastructure with land development activities, giving the company a distinct role in addressing water supply needs alongside community growth in Colorado.
CEO Mr. Mark W. Harding · 44 employees · United States · https://www.purecyclewater.com
