Consolidated EPS Growth
Reported consolidated earnings per share of $0.76 for Q1 2026 versus $0.70 in Q1 2025, an increase of 8.6%.
All Segments Year‑over‑Year Improvement
All three operating segments (Water, Electric, ASUS) posted year‑over‑year increases in earnings; Golden State Water EPS $0.55 (vs $0.52), Bear Valley Electric EPS $0.08 (vs $0.07, ~+14.3%), ASUS EPS $0.15 (vs $0.13, ~+15.4%).
Revenue Increase and Segment Contributions
Consolidated revenue rose by $21.2 million year‑over‑year. Water revenue increased by $11.1 million (driven by new 2026 rates), electric revenue increased by $3.7 million, and ASUS revenue increased by $6.4 million (higher construction activity).
Meaningful Operating Cash Flow Improvement
Net cash provided by operating activities was $71.6 million for Q1 2026 versus $45.1 million in Q1 2025, an increase of $26.5 million (~58.8%), driven by new regulated rates, surcharges, and ASUS billing timing.
Strong Capital Investment Plan
Regulated utilities projected company‑funded capital expenditures of $185 million to $225 million for full‑year 2026; Q1 company‑funded capex was $42.1 million.
ASUS Momentum and Full‑Year Guidance
ASUS benefited from higher construction activity and lower interest expense; Q1 EPS contribution $0.15 (up $0.02 YoY). ASUS is projected to contribute $0.63 to $0.67 per share for full‑year 2026.
Regulatory Outcomes Supporting Revenue
CPUC approvals resulted in higher adopted operating revenues less water supply cost of ~ $32 million for 2026 vs 2025, including ~$11 million related to advice letter capital projects added to rate base and an $80 million addition to 2026 adopted rate base generating ~ $11 million incremental revenue requirement.
Rate Base Growth and Long‑Term Return Profile
Golden State Water rate base has shown robust growth (CAGR 11.3% from 2021 through 2026 using 2021 as base), and current authorized rate of return on rate base is 7.93% (ROE 10.06%), supporting stable returns to shareholders.
Dividend Growth and Recognition
Quarterly dividend rate has grown at a 5‑year CAGR of 8.5% (exceeding the >7% long‑term policy target). Company ranked #1 in the energy & utilities industry on Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies list.