California Water Service Group (CWT)
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- symbol CWT
- Rev/Share 16.3
- Book/Share 27.4233
- PB 1.719
- Debt/Equity 0.8957
- CurrentRatio 0.5284
- ROIC 0.0299
- MktCap 2808134514.0
- FreeCF/Share -2.8285
- PFCF -16.6829
- PE 20.901
- Debt/Assets 0.278
- DivYield 0.0255
- ROE 0.0833
- Rating B-
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 1
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 3
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | CWT | Seaport Research Partners | Neutral | Buy | -- | $54 | April 11, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CWT | Wells Fargo | Equal Weight | Overweight | $56 | $52 | Jan. 7, 2025 |
| Initiation | CWT | BofA Securities | -- | Buy | -- | $57 | Dec. 11, 2024 |
News
Reasons to Include California Water Stock in Your Portfolio Right Away
Published: June 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CWT's steady earnings growth, dividend strength and infrastructure expansion make it a compelling utility stock pick now.
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California Water's Arm Gets Rate Hike Approval to Boost Stroh's System
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CWT's subsidiary Washington Water gets UTC approval to raise revenues by $178k, funding key upgrades in the Stroh's system.
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California Water to Buy Casa Loma & Palm Mutual Water Utility Assets
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CWT inks deals to acquire Casa Loma and Palm Mutual systems, boosting its presence in the Bakersfield region.
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California Water Service: Quenching Thirst For Growth And Dividends With This Stock
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Despite a perceived disappointing Q1 2025, California Water Service Group is undervalued relative to peers and its historical averages, offering a compelling entry point. CWT boasts consistent rate base growth, successful rate case approvals, and a robust capital expenditure plan to drive future earnings. As a Dividend King with 58 consecutive annual increases and a low payout ratio, CWT provides reliable and growing income for investors.
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Buy 3 "Safer" Dividend Kings Of 25 From May's 55
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The May collection of Dividend Kings grew to 55, with Automatic Data Processing and RLI Corporation joining, despite two companies dropping off for not increasing dividends. Six top-yield Dividend Kings, including Altria and Canadian Utilities, are now fairly priced, with annual dividends from $1K investments exceeding their single-share prices. Analysts predict net gains of 14.7% to 56.86% for the top ten Dividend Kings by yield for the coming year, based on target prices. Among the 55 Dividend Kings, 16 show negative free cash flow margins, making them cash-poor and unsafe for investment.
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California Water Leaders Gathering in Monterey for ACWA Spring Conference
Published: May 05, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) 2025 Spring Conference & Expo May 14-15 will draw public water agency leaders from across California to Monterey for two days of presentations, panel discussions and keynote addresses focused on issues surrounding the state's most vital resource.
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California Water Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Decline Y/Y
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CWT's first-quarter earnings and revenues beat estimates. The company's operating expenses decline during the same period.
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California Water Service Group (CWT) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
California Water Service Group (CWT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.16 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.21 per share a year ago.
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2025 Dividend Kings: Weathering Tariff Volatility Better Than The Market
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The Dividend Kings are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2025 by 8.94%. Top performers include National Fuel & Gas (+28.88%), Consolidated Edison (+28.10%), and Middlesex Water Company (+21.00%). Promising Dividend Kings identified in March showed relative outperformance, averaging -3.15% vs. -8.16% for SPY.
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California Water's Capital Investments to Improve Resiliency
Published: March 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CWT invests $471 million in capital improvements in 2024 and plans to invest nearly $660 million in 2025 to further improve its operations.
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California Water Service Group Announces Addition of Kris A. Hamner as Vice President, Chief Human Resource Officer
Published: February 28, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (Group or Company, NYSE: CWT) today announced that Kris A. Hamner will join the company as Vice President, Chief Human Resource Officer, effective February 28, 2025. He succeeds Ronald D. Webb, who will retire after more than a decade of service to the Company.
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California Water Service Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
Published: February 27, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (Group or Company, NYSE: CWT), a leading publicly traded water utility serving California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024.
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About California Water Service Group (CWT)
- IPO Date 1990-03-26
- Website https://www.calwatergroup.com
- Industry Regulated Water
- CEO Mr. Martin A. Kropelnicki
- Employees 1278