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ARTNA Stock Chart & Stats
$31.53
-$0.58(-1.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$31.53
-$0.58(-1.89%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$30.50 - $34.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.08K
Average Volume (3M)26.21K
Market Cap
$354.28M
Enterprise Value$515.23M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.25M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$186.42M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.1
Beta0.16
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.87%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.27
Shares Outstanding9,442,986
10 Day Avg. Volume23,876
30 Day Avg. Volume26,215
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.23
Price to Book (P/B)1.30
Price to Sales (P/S)2.89
P/FCF Ratio-17.62
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.45
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.49
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.13
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.54
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$117.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Revenue ModelArtesian’s revenues are governed by state regulatory proceedings and composed of metered volumetric charges plus fixed service fees. That framework delivers predictable, contract-like cash flows with regular cost recovery and allowed returns, providing durable earnings visibility for multi-year capital planning.
Strong Profitability MarginsTTM margins show solid operating leverage and pricing power within regulated service territories. Robust EBIT/EBITDA margins indicate efficient operations and the ability to absorb cost fluctuations, supporting sustained cash generation, reinvestment for infrastructure, and steady stakeholder distributions over time.
Improving Leverage ProfileLeverage has meaningfully improved from earlier levels, reducing refinancing pressure and improving balance-sheet resilience. A stronger capital structure enhances funding flexibility for ongoing capital expenditure programs and helps maintain credit stability critical for long-lived utility infrastructure investment.
Bears Say
Persistently Negative Free Cash FlowFree cash flow has been negative across reported periods and only neared break-even in the TTM, reflecting sustained capital intensity. Persistent negative FCF increases dependence on external financing for capex, constrains balance-sheet optionality, and can limit internally funded growth or dividend increases.
Debt-funded Operations RiskAlthough leverage has improved, the company remains materially debt-funded, leaving results vulnerable to rising interest rates or tighter credit conditions. Higher financing costs or refinance timing mismatches could raise interest expense and reduce cash available for reinvestment or payouts over the medium term.
Uneven Growth And Volatile MarginsRevenue growth has been lumpy and gross margins showed notable volatility year-over-year, driven by regulatory timing and project cycles. This unevenness limits predictability of earnings momentum and can make multi-period planning and rate-case timing more challenging for sustained profit expansion.
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ARTNA FAQ
What was Artesian Resources’s price range in the past 12 months?
Artesian Resources lowest stock price was $30.50 and its highest was $34.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Artesian Resources’s market cap?
Artesian Resources’s market cap is $354.28M.
When is Artesian Resources’s upcoming earnings report date?
Artesian Resources’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 37 days.
How were Artesian Resources’s earnings last quarter?
Artesian Resources released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $0.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.57.
Is Artesian Resources overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Artesian Resources’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Artesian Resources pay dividends?
Artesian Resources pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.32 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.87%. See more information on Artesian Resources dividends here
What is Artesian Resources’s EPS estimate?
Artesian Resources’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Artesian Resources have?
Artesian Resources has 9,442,986 shares outstanding.
What happened to Artesian Resources’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Artesian Resources reported an EPS of $0.57 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.56%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Artesian Resources?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ARTNA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Artesian Resources Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ARTNA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.65%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Artesian Resources
Established in 1905 and headquartered in Newark, Delaware, Artesian Resources Corporation, through its various subsidiaries, delivers water, wastewater, and a range of associated utility services across Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The company supplies water for residential, commercial, industrial, governmental, municipal, and utility consumption, along with supporting public and private fire protection, throughout these three states. In Delaware, it provides comprehensive wastewater collection, treatment facilities, and related services. Beyond its primary utility operations, Artesian offers contract water and wastewater services, protective plans for water, sewer, and internal service lines, and comprehensive wastewater management. Its capabilities also encompass design, construction, and engineering services within the utility sector. Furthermore, it extends support to other water utilities by managing their operations and billing. The corporation holds various real estate assets, such as land for its offices and for water and wastewater treatment facilities, and its portfolio also includes the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of stormwater management systems. By December 31, 2021, Artesian's extensive network, comprising 1,368 miles of transmission and distribution mains, served approximately 91,700 customers in Delaware, 2,500 in Maryland, and 40 in Pennsylvania.
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.45% Insiders
15.49% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
75.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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