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Our Industry Insights provide deep-dive analyses into global water topics, including water infrastructure, industrial water management, digital solutions, and more. Reports are available for purchase (through our Report Store) or with a Corporate Subscription.
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Energy Optimization for Water Utilities: A Digital Playbook for Cost and Carbon Reduction
Energy costs rank among the top three operating expenses for water utilities, offering significant opportunities for cost savings. Energy use in the water sector accounts for 11% to as much as 40% in operational expenditure. This substantial portion and range underscores the potential for optimizing energy costs across the water cycle.
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Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q4 2023
In the last reporting cycle, Q3 2023, 36 of the 50 top public companies reported quarterly earnings growth compared to the same period in the...
15 Dec. 2023
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q3 2023
In the last reporting cycle, 38 of the 50 top public companies reported growth in quarterly earnings compared to the same period in the prior...
28 Sep. 2023
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q2 2023
Water markets, globally, are in transition with critical inputs being influenced by inflation, climate change, pandemic-related lockdowns, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and overarching concerns about recession....
13 Jul. 2023
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q1 2023
The largest increases in Q1 earnings were reported by Alfa Laval, Algonquin Power & Utilities, H2O Innovation, and Kemira. Strong product demand, large project wins,...
27 Apr. 2023
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q4 2022
Water markets, globally, are in transition with critical inputs being influenced by inflation, climate, pandemic-related lockdowns, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and overarching concerns about recession. Bluefield's...
2 Mar. 2023
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q3 2022
Bluefield's team of water experts supports clients with ongoing quarterly analysis of identifiable trends and market signals highlighted in the financial reports (e.g., 10–K, 10–Q),...
14 Nov. 2022
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.U.S. Trenchless Market Matures Amidst Water Market Shifts: Forecasts, Competitive Positioning, and Key Trends, 2022–2030
As demand for trenchless solutions continues to scale, a growing roster of firms are carving out competitive positions in the market, including vertically integrated trenchless...
29 Aug. 2022
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q2 2022
Q2 analysis of the top publicly traded water companies shows leading players juggling supply and demand issues that are being influenced by global supply chain constraints such...
21 Jun. 2022
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Year-End 2021
The top 50 publicly traded water companies generated approximately US$80.3 billion, or 29.0% of total company revenues, from water-related activities and businesses in FY 2021....
5 Apr. 2022
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Key: Trends, Deals, Policy in Water Management Q1 2022
The rippling effects of pandemic-related supply chain disruptions continue to drive up material prices, with the overall U.S. inflation growth rate up to 7.5% as...
21 Mar. 2022
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.