Artesian Resources' regulated water platform appears to be converting capital additions into higher earned margins, with first-quarter operating margin stepping up from 19.2% in 2024Q1 to 30.0% in 2026Q1 and diluted EPS growth of 7.5% tracking revenue growth of 7.3% in 2026Q1.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 6, 2026 | $0.64+8.5% vs $0.59 | $31M+2.9% vs $30M |
Q2 2026 May 5, 2026 | $0.57+18.8% vs $0.48 | $28M+2.9% vs $27M |
Q2 2026 Mar 12, 2026 | $0.40+8.1% vs $0.37 | $28M+0.1% vs $28M |
Q4 2025 Oct 30, 2025 | $0.68+3.0% vs $0.66 | $30M+8.9% vs $28M |
Artesian Resources Corporation (NASDAQ: ARTNA - Get Free Report) crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Friday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $33.43 and traded as high as $34.45. Artesian Resources shares last traded at $34.39, with a volume of 45,976 shares trading hands. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Separately, Weiss Ratings
NEWARK, Del., Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artesian Resources Corporation (Nasdaq: ARTNA) today announced several leadership changes designed to align the company's management structure with its continued growth and evolving business needs. The changes strengthen leadership across technology, administration, operations, and engineering.
Artesian Resources is a regulated water utility trading at an 18% discount to fair value, with a strong growth outlook and robust dividend profile. ARTNA reported Q2 2026 revenue growth of 7.4% and diluted EPS growth of 4.9%, supported by temporary rate increases and customer expansion. Capex of $25.9 million in H1 2026 underpins a projected 5.3% annual EPS growth through 2028, with a well-covered 3.7% dividend yield and 31-year growth streak.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $34.39 | $355.06M | 15.05 | 4.62% | 20.18% | 9.37% | 3.57% | |
| $59.87 | $1.12B | 21.90 | 1.47% | 24.5% | 10.06% | 2.29% | |
| $32.62 | $528.75M | 20.40 | 3.37% | — | 9.45% | 2.69% | |
| $7.28 | $209.4M | 88.14 | 5.82% | 3.98% | 2.77% | 4.16% | |
| $89.98 | $3.53B | 24.81 | 10.52% | 20.39% | 13.19% | 2.15% | |
| $150.29 | $29.87B | 26.33 | 9.74% | 21.26% | 9.99% | 2.16% |
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Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) reported $116.9M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $112.9M in fiscal year 2025. That is 440% more than the $20.9M of fiscal year 1996.
Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) grew revenue by 5.9% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) earned $23.6M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 20.2% net margin).
Yes. Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) pays a dividend that yields 3.57% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) had a return on equity (ROE) of 9.4% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) generated $4.0M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) has a dividend payout ratio of 56%. This suggests the dividend is well-covered and sustainable.
