California Water Service Marks 59th Consecutive Dividend Increase

An update from California Water Service ( (CWT) ) is now available.

On January 28, 2026, California Water Service Group’s board declared its 324th consecutive quarterly dividend, setting the payout at $0.3350 per common share, payable on February 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 9, 2026. The decision marks the company’s 59th consecutive annual dividend increase and coincides with its 100th anniversary, reflecting a long-standing commitment to returning capital to investors and underscoring the water utility’s emphasis on dividend stability and shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (CWT) stock is a Hold with a $46.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on California Water Service stock, see the CWT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on CWT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CWT is a Neutral.

California Water Service’s overall score reflects solid financial performance and a positive outlook from the earnings call, balanced by technical analysis indicating bearish momentum. The valuation is reasonable, supported by a stable dividend yield. Key risks include cash flow challenges and potential regulatory delays.

To see Spark’s full report on CWT stock, click here.

More about California Water Service

California Water Service Group is a regulated water and wastewater utility holding company whose subsidiaries—California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Washington Water Service, and Texas Water Service—provide regulated and non-regulated water and wastewater services to more than 2.1 million people across California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas. The company’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CWT.

Average Trading Volume: 413,145

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $2.65B

For an in-depth examination of CWT stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.