H2O America, provides water utility and other related services in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
| Revenue (TTM) | $816.28M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $463.89M |
| EBITDA | $313.92M |
| Operating Margin | 21.50% |
| Return on Equity | 6.50% |
| Return on Assets | 2.35% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $22.65 |
| Book Value | $43.84 |
| Price-to-Book | 1.42 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 3.14 |
| EV/Revenue | 5.31 |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.75 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 0.00% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 9.40% |
| Shares Outstanding | $41.84M |
| Float | $36.48M |
| % Insiders | 17.59% |
| % Institutions | 121.66% |
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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO) today announced that it has appointed Michael Ambrozewicz as vice president of communications.
H2O America maintains strong fundamentals, with a $2.7 billion capex plan and the accretive Quadvest acquisition driving 13% annual rate base growth through 2030. HTO is positioned to sustain its A- S&P credit rating, with capex fully funded through 2027 and a prudent capital structure supporting long-term growth. Shares now trade above fair value, with a forward P/E of 21 versus a justified 20, suggesting limited near-term upside and a hold recommendation.
H2O America earns a BUY rating for its reliable, growing dividend and undervalued share price. HTO's growth is fueled by new connections, strategic acquisitions like Quadvest, and consistent rate increases. Management targets a 6–8% EPS CAGR through 2030, supported by sector-leading margins and robust regulatory relationships.
H2O America today reported financial results for the first quarter. First quarter 2026 reported diluted EPS of $0.49 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.50.
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