California Water Service Group

California Water Service Group

CWT
California Water Service GroupUS flagNew York Stock Exchange
50.03
USD
-0.50
- -
3.09BMarket Cap
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
12.59
12.5
12.29
12.71
14.08
14.53
14.83
16.12
15.32
15.58
13.95
17.69
16.79
17.63
Basic EPS, GAAP
1.02
1.19
0.94
1.02
1.52
1.36
1.31
1.97
1.96
1.77
0.91
3.26
2.15
2.23
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.03
-0.08
-0.67
-1.43
-2.32
-1.93
-2.18
-3.67
4.49
4.49
3.82
4.96
5.08
5.49
Dividend per Share
0.64
0.65
0.67
0.69
0.72
0.75
0.79
0.85
0.92
1
1.04
1.12
1.24
1.27
Book Value per Share
12.54
13.11
13.41
13.75
14.56
15.19
16.07
18.3
21.72
23.7
24.72
27.49
28.33
29.23
Tangible Book Value per Share
12.23
12.82
13.1
13.45
14.05
14.62
15.5
17.12
20.47
22.73
23.72
26.46
27.29
28.63
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
46
48
48
48
48
48
48
49
52
54
57
59
60
60
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
584
597
588
609
676
698
715
794
791
846
795
1,037
1,000
1,054
Operating Margin (%)
15.93
18.17
16.26
18.36
21.06
18.49
16.03
18.38
16.35
15.57
8.01
25.32
18.31
19.37
Depreciation Expense
60
63
63
65
79
86
91
101
112
117
123
134
147
144
Net Income, GAAP
47
57
45
49
73
66
63
97
101
96
52
191
128
133
Effective Tax Rate (%)
30.22
33.02
35.97
35.52
33.55
19.49
21.87
11.04
3.89
6.27
- -
18.27
13
14.89
Profit Margin (%)
8.09
9.5
7.65
7.99
10.79
9.39
8.83
12.19
12.79
11.34
6.53
18.4
12.82
12.63
Working Capital
-27
-64
-20
-108
-263
-132
-174
-323
29
1
-134
-214
-64
-173
LT Debt
426
419
508
532
516
710
787
781
1,056
1,052
1,053
1,105
1,472
1,472
Total Equity
599
627
642
659
699
730
780
921
1,172
1,322
1,430
1,638
1,692
1,810
Return on Invested Capital (%)
6.02
6.46
5.22
5.75
6.69
6.66
5.29
6.75
5.71
5.23
- -
7.54
5.04
5.2
Return on Capital (%)
6.35
6.76
5.38
5.46
6.77
6.17
5.65
6.97
6.57
5.86
- -
8.39
5.91
5.85
Return on Common Equity (%)
8.81
9.26
7.1
7.48
10.74
9.18
8.36
11.38
9.69
7.73
3.78
12.46
7.71
7.7

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
ST Debt
133
231
206
LT Borrowings
1,472
1,472
1,472
LT Finance Leases
- -
- -
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
60
60
62
Market Capitalization
2,584
2,714
3,008

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
Total Current Assets
354
375
407
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
52
58
43
Accounts Receivable, Net
64
53
72
Inventories
20
20
18
Total Current Liabilities
418
545
581
Payables & Accruals
205
263
281
ST Debt
133
231
206
Deferred Revenue
18
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
10.41%
13.2%
3.28%
Free Cash Flow
5.01%
-39.22%
4.02%
Net Income, GAAP
28.57%
37.64%
-32.81%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
5.87%
5.48%
-3.54%
Total Cash Common Dividend
8.77%
12.09%
12.82%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
271
244
300
222
1,037
2025
204
265
311
220
1,000
2026
215
309
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
1.21
0.7
1.03
0.33
3.26
2025
0.22
0.71
1.03
0.19
2.15
2026
0.07
0.94
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
1.12
2025
0.34
0.3
0.3
0.3
1.24
2026
0.33
0.33
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

CEO
Martin A. Kropelnicki
Full Time Employees
1,336
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Regulated Water
Address
1720 North First Street San Jose CA United States of America 95112-4598
IPO Date
Mar 26, 1990
Business
California Water Service Group is a publicly traded water utility company providing water and wastewater services to over two million people primarily west of the Mississippi River in the United States. Founded in 1926 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates through its five subsidiaries: California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Texas Water Service, and Washington Water Service. Its core products and services include securing, treating, testing, storing, and delivering potable water for residential, commercial, industrial, and public authority use, fire protection services, wastewater collection and treatment, recycled water provision, and non-regulated water-related services such as operating municipally and privately owned water systems, meter reading, billing services, and leasing of communication antenna sites. Recent major company developments include the acquisition agreements signed in 2025 by California Water Service, the largest subsidiary, to acquire water utility assets of Casa Loma Water Company and Palm Mutual Water Company in the Bakersfield region, subject to regulatory approval and intended system upgrades to improve fire flow and system pressure. Additionally, the company has ongoing infrastructure upgrades across various service areas including Oak Hills, Visalia, Chico, and Leona Valley aimed at enhancing water supply reliability and fire protection. Hawaii Water Service recently proposed its first rate adjustment since 2021 reflecting investments to improve reliability and maintain safety. The company also launched its annual Firefighter Grant Program supporting local first responders. California Water Service Group operates across multiple states including California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington. It is recognized as the third-largest publicly traded water utility in the United States, focusing on infrastructure investment, regulatory compliance, and expansion through strategic acquisitions and system improvements. The company emphasizes environmental sustainability, water quality, and community-oriented service initiatives as central to its operational strategy.

Company News

  • Newsweek Names California Water Service Group One of “America's Greatest Companies”

  • Hawaii Water Service Proposes Rate Adjustment for Kona Service Area for Investments Made to Help Keep Service Safe, Reliable

  • Freestone Grove Partners LP Takes Position in California Water Service Group $CWT

  • Bank of America Corp DE Has $5.53 Million Stock Holdings in California Water Service Group $CWT

  • 10,755,498 Shares in California Water Service Group $CWT Acquired by BlackRock Inc.

  • California Water Service Group Awards $80,000 in Scholarships, Nears $1 Million Milestone Investing in its Communities' Future Leaders

  • California Water Service Group Named One of “World's Greenest Companies” by Newsweek

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  • California Water Service Group Reports Strong Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

  • California Water Service Group Board of Directors Declares 326th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend