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California Water Service (CWT)
NYSE:CWT
CWT Stock Chart & Stats
$43.91
-$1.85(-4.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$43.91
-$1.85(-4.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$41.29 - $51.63
Previous CloseN/A
Volume79.59K
Average Volume (3M)396.18K
Market Cap
$2.62B
Enterprise Value$4.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$51.82M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.62B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.1
Beta0.05
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.22Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.19
Shares Outstanding59,642,845
10 Day Avg. Volume438,918
30 Day Avg. Volume396,178
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.59
Price to Book (P/B)1.53
Price to Sales (P/S)2.58
P/FCF Ratio-12.04
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.60
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.35
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.68
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.59
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.09B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Rate-base Growth Via Capex And Accretive DealsA sustained ~12% CAGR in rate base, driven by record capital investment and accretive acquisitions, supports durable revenue and regulated return growth. As invested utility assets enter rate base, the company can earn an authorized return over many years, underpinning long‑term earnings and cash generation if regulators approve recovery.
Strong Liquidity And Credit ProfileHigh credit ratings and sizable available liquidity provide long‑term financing flexibility to fund heavy capital programs, acquisitions, and PFAS obligations without immediate distress. This reduces refinancing risk, supports capital allocation choices, and preserves access to markets through multi‑year infrastructure cycles.
Consistent Shareholder Returns And Payout DisciplineA multi‑decade uninterrupted dividend record signals conservative payout policy and steady free‑cash allocation priorities typical of regulated utilities. This implies management discipline on capital projects and investor alignment; dividend continuity tends to persist given predictable regulatory revenue mechanisms and rate‑based returns.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowSustained negative FCF reflects heavy, ongoing capital requirements that outpace operating cash inflows. Over months to years this necessitates continual external financing (debt or equity), increasing refinancing risk, potential dilution, or pressure on credit metrics if capex or regulatory recoveries slow, constraining financial flexibility.
Material PFAS Capital ExposureLarge, multi‑year PFAS remediation costs with limited recoveries create a structural funding gap. Without explicit regulatory pass‑throughs or grants, these mandated investments can persistently pressure cash flow, require additional rate requests or external financing, and add uncertainty to long‑term returns and customer affordability.
Regulatory Timing And Affordability UncertaintyRegulatory delays or downward adjustments in authorized revenues slow recovery of investments and reduce earnings visibility. Heightened affordability scrutiny can limit allowed returns or delay rate base recovery, increasing execution risk for capex plans and weakening the link between invested capital and predictable regulated earnings.
California Water Service News
CWT FAQ
What was California Water Service’s price range in the past 12 months?
California Water Service lowest stock price was $41.29 and its highest was $51.63 in the past 12 months.
What is California Water Service’s market cap?
California Water Service’s market cap is $2.62B.
When is California Water Service’s upcoming earnings report date?
California Water Service’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2026 which is in 33 days.
How were California Water Service’s earnings last quarter?
California Water Service released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported $0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.359 by -$0.169.
Is California Water Service overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts California Water Service’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does California Water Service pay dividends?
California Water Service pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.88%. See more information on California Water Service dividends here
What is California Water Service’s EPS estimate?
California Water Service’s EPS estimate is 0.22.
How many shares outstanding does California Water Service have?
California Water Service has 59,642,845 shares outstanding.
What happened to California Water Service’s price movement after its last earnings report?
California Water Service reported an EPS of $0.19 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.359. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.395%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of California Water Service?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CWT
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
California Water Service Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CWT Sentiment 87%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 10.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $40.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-1.95%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
California Water Service
California Water Service Group, through its subsidiaries, provides water utility and other related services in California, Washington, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Texas. The company is involved in the production, purchase, storage, treatment, testing, distribution, and sale of water for domestic, industrial, public, and irrigation uses, as well as for fire protection. It offers its services to approximately 494,500 customer connections in 100 California communities; approximately 6,200 water and wastewater customer connections on the islands of Maui and Hawaii; approximately 36,400 customer connections in the Tacoma, Olympia, Graham, Spanaway, Puyallup, and Gig Harbor areas; and approximately 8,600 water and wastewater customer connections in the Belen, Los Lunas, Indian Hills, and Elephant Butte areas in New Mexico. The company also engages in the provision of non-regulated water-related services, including operating of municipally owned water systems, privately owned water, and recycled water distribution systems; water system operation, meter reading, and billing services to private companies and municipalities; leasing of communication antenna sites on its properties to telecommunication companies; and billing of optional third-party insurance programs to its residential customers, as well as provides lab services. In addition, it offers wastewater collection and treatment services. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
CWT Company Deck
CWT Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a balanced but constructive outlook: management reported record capital investment, strategic acquisitions (Nevada, Oregon, Texas) expected to be accretive, maintained strong liquidity and credit ratings, and delivered non‑GAAP revenue and net income growth. However, near‑term results were materially pressured by an extreme weather event that significantly reduced Q4 consumption and earnings, ongoing PFAS capital requirements (~$235M remaining) with limited recoveries so far, and regulatory timing/affordability scrutiny that adds uncertainty around rate relief. Overall, the company appears financially stable with clear growth and investment initiatives, but faces identifiable near-term headwinds that management is actively addressing.View all CWT earnings summariesCWT Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
0.78% Insiders
26.27% Mutual Funds
10.51% Other Institutional Investors
24.75% Public Companies and
Individual Investors