The Alkaline Water Company (WTER) has retained Institutional Analyst, Inc. to provide research and progress reporting services. This partnership follows WTER’s addition to Institutional Analyst’s 2025 Beverage Watch List. The company, known for its Alkaline88® brand, has demonstrated significant historical success, generating $276 million in gross revenues between 2015-2023 and reaching distribution in 80,000 stores nationwide. Under the leadership of returning CEO Ricky Wright and following recent strategic developments including equipment acquisition and co-packing agreement with Sang Beverages, WTER aims to rebuild its market presence. The one to two-year engagement with Institutional Analyst includes research coverage, update reports, corporate profiles, and access to beverage investor databases.
The Alkaline Water Company (WTER) ha incaricato Institutional Analyst, Inc. di fornire servizi di ricerca e reportistica sui progressi. Questa collaborazione segue l’inserimento di WTER nella Beverage Watch List 2025 di Institutional Analyst. L’azienda, nota per il suo marchio Alkaline88®, ha dimostrato un successo storico significativo, generando 276 milioni di dollari di ricavi lordi tra il 2015 e il 2023 e raggiungendo una distribuzione in 80.000 negozi a livello nazionale. Sotto la guida del CEO di ritorno Ricky Wright e a seguito di recenti sviluppi strategici, tra cui l’acquisizione di attrezzature e un accordo di co-packing con Sang Beverages, WTER punta a ricostruire la sua presenza sul mercato. L’impegno di uno o due anni con Institutional Analyst comprende copertura di ricerca, rapporti di aggiornamento, profili aziendali e accesso a database di investitori nel settore beverage.
The Alkaline Water Company (WTER) ha contratado a Institutional Analyst, Inc. para brindar servicios de investigación y reportes de progreso. Esta colaboración se da tras la inclusión de WTER en la Beverage Watch List 2025 de Institutional Analyst. La empresa, conocida por su marca Alkaline88®, ha demostrado un éxito histórico significativo, generando 276 millones de dólares en ingresos brutos entre 2015 y 2023 y alcanzando distribución en 80,000 tiendas a nivel nacional. Bajo el liderazgo del CEO que regresa, Ricky Wright, y tras recientes desarrollos estratégicos, incluyendo la adquisición de equipos y un acuerdo de co-packing con Sang Beverages, WTER busca reconstruir su presencia en el mercado. El compromiso de uno a dos años con Institutional Analyst incluye cobertura de investigación, informes de actualización, perfiles corporativos y acceso a bases de datos de inversores en bebidas.
The Alkaline Water Company(WTER)는 Institutional Analyst, Inc.와 연구 및 진행 보고 서비스 제공을 위해 계약을 체결했습니다. 이번 협력은 WTER가 Institutional Analyst의 2025년 Beverage Watch List에 포함된 데 따른 것입니다. Alkaline88® 브랜드로 알려진 이 회사는 2015년부터 2023년까지 2억 7,600만 달러의 총 매출을 기록하며 전국 80,000개 매장에 유통망을 확보하는 등 큰 성공을 거두었습니다. 복귀한 CEO 리키 라이트(Ricky Wright)의 리더십 아래, 장비 인수 및 Sang Beverages와의 공동 포장 계약 등 최근 전략적 발전을 바탕으로 WTER는 시장 입지를 재건하려 하고 있습니다. Institutional Analyst와의 1~2년 계약에는 연구 커버리지, 업데이트 보고서, 기업 프로필 및 음료 투자자 데이터베이스 접근이 포함됩니다.
The Alkaline Water Company (WTER) a engagé Institutional Analyst, Inc. pour fournir des services de recherche et de rapports d’avancement. Ce partenariat fait suite à l’ajout de WTER à la Beverage Watch List 2025 d’Institutional Analyst. L’entreprise, connue pour sa marque Alkaline88®, a démontré un succès historique notable, générant 276 millions de dollars de chiffre d’affaires brut entre 2015 et 2023 et atteignant une distribution dans 80 000 magasins à l’échelle nationale. Sous la direction du CEO de retour Ricky Wright et suite à des développements stratégiques récents, incluant l’acquisition d’équipements et un accord de co-emballage avec Sang Beverages, WTER vise à reconstruire sa présence sur le marché. L’engagement d’un à deux ans avec Institutional Analyst inclut la couverture de recherche, des rapports de mise à jour, des profils d’entreprise et l’accès aux bases de données d’investisseurs dans le secteur des boissons.
The Alkaline Water Company (WTER) hat Institutional Analyst, Inc. beauftragt, Forschungs- und Fortschrittsberichterstattungsdienste zu erbringen. Diese Partnerschaft folgt auf die Aufnahme von WTER in die Beverage Watch List 2025 von Institutional Analyst. Das Unternehmen, bekannt für seine Alkaline88®-Marke, hat historische Erfolge vorzuweisen und erzielte zwischen 2015 und 2023 276 Millionen US-Dollar Bruttoumsatz und eine Verteilung in 80.000 Geschäften landesweit. Unter der Führung des zurückkehrenden CEO Ricky Wright und nach jüngsten strategischen Entwicklungen, einschließlich der Anschaffung von Ausrüstung und einer Co-Packing-Vereinbarung mit Sang Beverages, strebt WTER an, seine Marktpräsenz wieder aufzubauen. Die ein- bis zweijährige Zusammenarbeit mit Institutional Analyst umfasst Forschungsabdeckung, Update-Berichte, Unternehmensprofile und Zugang zu Getränkeinvesorendatenbanken.
Positive
- Historical success with $276 million in gross revenues (2015-2023)
- Previous widespread distribution network of 80,000 stores including major retailers
- Return of founder CEO Ricky Wright indicates experienced leadership
- Recent strategic developments including equipment acquisition and co-packing agreement with Sang Beverages
Negative
- Company needs to rebuild its retail presence after losing distribution
- Operates in highly competitive beverage market
- Previous growth required minimal advertising, which may not be sustainable in current market
Alkaline Water Co. Announces That Beverage Stock Review Will Resume Coverage
SCOTTSDALE, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2025 / The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (OTC Pink:WTER) (“Alkaline” or the “Company”), a leader in the premium beverage industry known for its flagship Alkaline88® brand, today announced it has retained Institutional Analyst, Inc. to provide research and progress reporting for the Company.
The agreement follows the Company’s recent addition to Institutional Analyst’s prestigious 2025 Beverage Watch List and comes at a time of significant strategic development for The Alkaline Water Company, including the recent equipment acquisition and co-packing agreement with Sang Beverages, LLC.
Strategic Investor Relations Partnership
“We are pleased to formalize our relationship with Institutional Analyst as we continue to execute on our growth strategy,” stated Ricky Wright, CEO of The Alkaline Water Company. “Having worked with Roland and his team in the past, we value their understanding of our business and their ability to effectively communicate our story to the investment community. This agreement represents another step in our commitment to enhance shareholder value and increase market awareness of our recent operational improvements and strategic initiatives.”
“When we first discovered the Company in 2015, they had sales of
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“More importantly in our opinion, is that if consumers loved it once, odds are they’ll love it again once it returns to the shelves,” he stated. “At its peak, Alkaline Water was selling in an incredible 80,000 stores across the nation, including at nearly every major retailer including CVS, Publix Super Markets and Walmart. While there are no guarantees in the highly competitive beverage market, we think with founder CEO Ricky Wright back at the helm and with a closer eye on profitability, that The Alkaline Water Company has an excellent chance to be viewed as the comeback story of the decade. We’re excited to once again provide ongoing coverage and report on their progress, as they seek to re-sign every retailer that carried the water on their shelves once again. In our opinion, it should make for an interesting David vs Goliath story potentially fueling increased interest by the investment community, who may be aware that during the first round, the market capitalization increased from
Under the terms of the agreement, Institutional Analyst will provide investor relations services to WTER, including ongoing research coverage, update reports, corporate profiles/postcards, coverage announcements for news wires, free access to proprietary beverage investor databases, and consultation on accessing non-proprietary investors and broker databases.
Long-Term Relationship
The initial term of the engagement is for a period of one to two years from the date of the agreement.
Mr. Perry reiterated, “The Alkaline Water Company has been a compelling story since we first covered them in 2015. With Ricky Wright’s return as CEO and the recent strategic developments, we believe WTER is positioned to potentially recapture and exceed its previous success. We’re excited to help communicate this comeback story to the investment community.”
About The Alkaline Water Company, Inc.
The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (OTC: WTER), is a leader in the premium beverage industry, committed to providing superior, clean, and pure hydration solutions to consumers nationwide. The company’s flagship Alkaline88® brand has built strong recognition and consumer loyalty due to its simple, clean ingredient profile. Alkaline88® is crafted using a proprietary electrolysis process that infuses purified water with Himalayan rock salt, trace minerals, and electrolytes, achieving a perfectly balanced 8.8 pH, free of chemicals and additives. Under the leadership of returning co-founder Ricky Wright as CEO, the company is implementing disciplined strategies to drive operational improvements, market expansion, and sustainable profitable growth.
About Institutional Analyst, Inc.
Institutional Analyst, Inc. is an independent research firm with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York that provides investor relation services, including the publication of watchlists for various industry sectors.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the following: that the investor relations agreement represents a significant opportunity for The Alkaline Water Company to increase market awareness; that the Company will further strengthen its position in the premium water category; and that additional strategic initiatives may develop.
The Alkaline Water Company Inc. and Institutional Analyst, Inc. are separate entities, and this press release is not an offer to buy or sell securities. Information expressed does not constitute investment advice and should not be relied upon in making investment decisions.
Contact Information
The Alkaline Water Company Inc.
5524 North 51st Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85301
Telephone: 480-582-3600
Website: www.thealkalinewaterco.com
Email: info@thealkalinewaterco.com
SOURCE: ALKALINE WATER Co INC.
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FAQ
What is the new partnership between WTER and Institutional Analyst?
WTER has retained Institutional Analyst to provide research coverage, update reports, corporate profiles, and investor relations services for a period of one to two years.
How much revenue did Alkaline Water Company (WTER) generate between 2015-2023?
WTER generated $276 million in gross revenues at wholesale level, equivalent to nearly $440 million at store level between 2015-2023.
Who is the current CEO of Alkaline Water Company (WTER)?
Ricky Wright, the founder CEO, has returned to lead The Alkaline Water Company as CEO.
What was WTER’s peak retail distribution reach?
At its peak, Alkaline Water was sold in 80,000 stores nationwide, including major retailers like CVS, Publix Super Markets, and Walmart.
What recent strategic developments has WTER announced?
WTER has recently acquired equipment and established a co-packing agreement with Sang Beverages, LLC.
