CWT's fundamental outlook rests on a regulated rate base that grew from $3.9B to $4.9B in PP&E net between 2024Q2 and 2026Q3, which suggests long-term earnings power tied to approved rate recovery.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 29, 2026 | $1.05-9.5% vs $1.16 | $332M+0.0% vs $332M |
Q3 2026 Jul 30, 2026 | $0.93+16.3% vs $0.80 | $309M+8.9% vs $284M |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $0.07-72.0% vs $0.25 | $215M+2.0% vs $210M |
Q1 2026 Feb 25, 2026 | $0.19-47.2% vs $0.36 | $220M-8.0% vs $239M |
Dividend Kings have outperformed SPY YTD, rising 13.5% versus SPY's 12.32%, with a strong October rebound. Twenty-six Dividend Kings appear both potentially undervalued and offer long-term annualized expected returns of at least 10%. Dividend growth for the Kings in 2026 averages 4.65%, with recent increases from GRC, NWN, and RPM.
California Water Service Group's Hawaii unit secures a rate hike to recover infrastructure costs, boosting annual revenues by $1.94 million from October 2026.
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (HPUC) has adopted a settlement agreement reflecting Hawaii Water Service's (Hawaii Water) investments to help keep its Kapalua water and wastewater systems safe and reliable, while addressing higher operating and purchased water costs. The decision enables the California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) subsidiary to increase annual revenue by about $1.94 million and adjusts rates accordingly.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (Group, NYSE: CWT) today announced the pricing of $125,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of Senior Unsecured Notes (the Notes) by Group and $150,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of First Mortgage Bonds (the Bonds) by California Water Service Company (Cal Water), a wholly owned subsidiary of Group, in private placement transactions. The transactions are expected to close on or before December 31, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for California Water Service Group (CWT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $51.04 | $3.05B | 23.22 | -3.54% | 12.78% | 7.63% | 2.43% | |
| $89.98 | $3.53B | 24.81 | 10.52% | 20.39% | 13.19% | 2.15% | |
| $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% | |
| $34.39 | $355.06M | 15.05 | 4.62% | 20.18% | 9.37% | 3.57% | |
| $7.28 | $209.4M | 88.14 | 5.82% | 3.98% | 2.77% | 4.16% |
California Water Service Group (CWT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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California Water Service Group (CWT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 29, 2026·SEC
Oct 28, 2026·SEC
Oct 15, 2026·SEC
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California Water Service Group (CWT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
California Water Service Group (CWT) reported $1.08B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $1.00B in fiscal year 2025. That is 447% more than the $182.8M of fiscal year 1996.
California Water Service Group (CWT) grew revenue by 7.3% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. California Water Service Group (CWT) earned $137.4M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 12.8% net margin).
Yes. California Water Service Group (CWT) pays a dividend that yields 2.43% at the current price, a moderate yield.
California Water Service Group (CWT) had a return on equity (ROE) of 7.6% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
California Water Service Group (CWT) had negative free cash flow of $266.9M over the trailing twelve months.
California Water Service Group (CWT) has a dividend payout ratio of 58%. This suggests the dividend is well-covered and sustainable.
