California Water Service Group, through its subsidiaries, provides water utility and other related services in California, Washington, New Mexico, and Hawaii. It 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. The company offers its services to approximately 492,600 customer connections in 100 California communities; approximately 5,300 water and wastewater customer connections on the islands of Maui and Hawaii; approximately 36,600 customer connections in the Tacoma, Olympia, Graham, Spanaway, Puyallup, and Gig Harbor areas; and approximately 8,500 water and wastewater customer connections in the Belen, Los Lunas, Indian Hills, and Elephant Butte areas in New Mexico. It 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, the company offers wastewater collection and treatment services. California Water Service Group was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2025 | $54.00 | Neutral → Buy | Seaport Research Partners |
| 1/7/2025 | $56.00 → $52.00 | Equal Weight → Overweight | Wells Fargo |
| 12/11/2024 | $57.00 | Buy | BofA Securities |
| 7/31/2024 | $50.00 → $57.00 | Underweight → Equal Weight | Wells Fargo |
| 4/4/2024 | Sell → Neutral | UBS | |
| 10/25/2023 | $56.00 → $47.00 | Equal Weight → Underweight | Wells Fargo |
| 7/28/2023 | $66.00 | Neutral → Buy | Janney |
| 6/28/2023 | $58.00 → $56.00 | Underweight → Equal Weight | Wells Fargo |
| 6/14/2023 | $59.00 → $51.00 | Neutral → Sell | UBS |
| 1/25/2022 | Sell → Neutral | Seaport Global |
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its 2024 Sustainability Report and Analyst Download published today, California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE:CWT) highlights recent and ongoing emissions reductions, water quality and infrastructure investments, employee development opportunities, corporate responsibility efforts, and more. The 2024 Sustainability Report showcases progress made in Group's four key focus areas, including:Protecting the planet Reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 23.5% over base year 2021.Spending almost $3 million on emissions-reducing energy solutions, such as LED lighting retrofits, EV charger installations, and new HVAC controls.A
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawaii Water Service (Hawaii Water) has received approval from the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (HPUC) to increase annual revenue by $276,900 in its Ka'anapali system and adjust water rates accordingly. This increase in annual revenue is driven by recent upgrades to the water system infrastructure and increased operating costs. Hawaii Water, a subsidiary of California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT), last adjusted base water rates for Ka'anapali in 2016. Among significant investments made in Hawaii Water's Ka'anapali service area are: Upgrades to two storage tanks and reservoirs to improve water supply reliability;Two additional gen
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 01, 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 first quarter 2025. Financial highlights included: The inclusion of both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures for 2024 to assist investors in comparing 2024 and 2025 performance. Net income attributable to Group of $13.3 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, a decrease of $56.6 million and $0.99 per share, respectively, compared to the same period in the prior year. However, Q1 2025 net income and diluted earnings per share increase
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At its meeting on April 30, 2025, the California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) (Company) Board of Directors (Board) declared the company's 321st consecutive quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.30 per common share. The quarterly dividend will be payable on May 23, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 12, 2025. About California Water Service GroupCalifornia Water Service Group is the parent company of regulated utilities California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, and Washington Water Service, as well as Texas Water Service, a utility holding company. Together, these compan
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) today announced that its 2025 first-quarter earnings results will be released at 9:00 a.m. ET with its earnings conference call to follow at 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 1, 2025. All stockholders and interested investors are invited to attend the conference call. To attend, please dial 1-800-715-9871 or 1-646-307-1963 and key in ID# 7963586, or you may access the live audio webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ucroi7t4 Please join at least 15 minutes in advance to ensure a timely connection to the call. A replay of the call will be available from 2:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 1, 202
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the third consecutive year, California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE:CWT) has earned a spot on Newsweek magazine's list of "America's Most Trustworthy Companies." In Newsweek's 2025 list, Group ranked first among water utilities nationwide, based on feedback and analysis regarding trust among customers, employees, and investors. The award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The list spans 23 industries and recognizes the top 700 out of approximately 3,400 of the largest public and private companies headquartered in the United States with an annual revenue o
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following its recognition as a Top Workplace in the Bay Area last summer, California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE:CWT) has earned the 2025 Top Workplaces USA designation by USA Today and Energage, a leading workforce culture research company. This is the first time Group has received this national honor. Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with at least 150 employees and that have built exceptional, people-first cultures, according to Energage. Winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. The results are calculated based on employee responses
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To enhance water safety and reliability for its customers and communities, California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE:CWT) invested a record $471 million in capital improvements throughout its service areas in 2024. Infrastructure improvements completed last year exceeded the previous high investment recorded in 2023 by $87 million. Group subsidiary California Water Service's annual Main Replacement Program, the largest portion of the company's infrastructure improvement plans, accounted for $156 million in completed projects. The company installed 189,135 feet of pipe, or nearly 36 miles, in 2024 through this program. Other notable i
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. Hamner comes to Group from HR Ro(X) Consulting, LLC, where in his capacity as owner and principal consultant he has developed human resources (HR) strategy and programs to help Boards and Chief Executive Officers achieve their business objectives. His prior experience includes senior HR executive roles at STG Logistics, JSR Corporation, and FOXCONN,
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. Highlights included: 2024 operating revenue of $1.037 billion, compared to $794.6 million in 2023Diluted earnings per share of $3.25 in 2024, compared to $0.91 in 2023Record capital investment of $471.0 million in water system infrastructureAuthorization from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to postpone the 2025 Cost of Capital Application to May 1, 2026, maintaining the current
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) today announced that after conducting an extensive, nation-wide search, it has selected James P. Lynch to join the company as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective January 3, 2024. He succeeds interim Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer David B. Healey. Mr. Healey will serve as Principal Financial Officer on an interim basis, ensuring a smooth transition and supporting the company in its fiscal year 2023 financial reporting. Mr. Lynch is an accomplished senior executive and seasoned finance leader with more than 22 years of experience in the wa
Seaport Research Partners upgraded California Water from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $54.00
Wells Fargo upgraded California Water from Equal Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $52.00 from $56.00 previously
BofA Securities initiated coverage of California Water with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $57.00
Wells Fargo upgraded California Water from Underweight to Equal Weight and set a new price target of $57.00 from $50.00 previously
UBS upgraded California Water from Sell to Neutral
Wells Fargo downgraded California Water from Equal Weight to Underweight and set a new price target of $47.00 from $56.00 previously
Janney upgraded California Water from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $66.00
Wells Fargo upgraded California Water from Underweight to Equal Weight and set a new price target of $56.00 from $58.00 previously
UBS downgraded California Water from Neutral to Sell and set a new price target of $51.00 from $59.00 previously
Seaport Global upgraded California Water Service from Sell to Neutral
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 01, 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 first quarter 2025. Financial highlights included: The inclusion of both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures for 2024 to assist investors in comparing 2024 and 2025 performance. Net income attributable to Group of $13.3 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, a decrease of $56.6 million and $0.99 per share, respectively, compared to the same period in the prior year. However, Q1 2025 net income and diluted earnings per share increase
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At its meeting on April 30, 2025, the California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) (Company) Board of Directors (Board) declared the company's 321st consecutive quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.30 per common share. The quarterly dividend will be payable on May 23, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 12, 2025. About California Water Service GroupCalifornia Water Service Group is the parent company of regulated utilities California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, and Washington Water Service, as well as Texas Water Service, a utility holding company. Together, these compan
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) today announced that its 2025 first-quarter earnings results will be released at 9:00 a.m. ET with its earnings conference call to follow at 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 1, 2025. All stockholders and interested investors are invited to attend the conference call. To attend, please dial 1-800-715-9871 or 1-646-307-1963 and key in ID# 7963586, or you may access the live audio webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ucroi7t4 Please join at least 15 minutes in advance to ensure a timely connection to the call. A replay of the call will be available from 2:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 1, 202
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. Highlights included: 2024 operating revenue of $1.037 billion, compared to $794.6 million in 2023Diluted earnings per share of $3.25 in 2024, compared to $0.91 in 2023Record capital investment of $471.0 million in water system infrastructureAuthorization from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to postpone the 2025 Cost of Capital Application to May 1, 2026, maintaining the current
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) today announced that its 2024 full-year and fourth-quarter earnings results will be released at 9:00 a.m. ET with its earnings conference call to follow at 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 27, 2025. All stockholders and interested investors are invited to attend the conference call. To attend, please dial 1-800-715-9871 or 1-646-307-1963 and key in ID# 5777452, or you may access the live audio webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/cbxzkhb6 Please join at least 15 minutes in advance to ensure a timely connection to the call. A replay of the call will be available from 2:00 p.m. ET on
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At its meeting on January 29, 2025, the California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) (Company) Board of Directors (Board) declared the company's 320th consecutive quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.30 per common share, this reflects an $0.08 annual increase that is expected to yield an annual dividend of $1.20. In addition, the Board declared a one-time special dividend in the amount of $0.04 per common share. Both the quarterly dividend and the special one-time dividend will be payable on February 21, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 10, 2025. "We are pleased to be in a position to increase our an
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2024 (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 third quarter of 2024. Highlights included: Recorded diluted earnings per share of $1.03 in Q3 2024 and $2.93 year-to-date, compared to $0.60 in Q3 and $0.38 year-to-date in 2023.Invested a record $332.2 million of capital in infrastructure during the first nine months of 2024.Retained authorized return on equity ("ROE") of 10.27% for 2025 for California Water Service (Cal Water).Declared the 319th consecutive quarterly dividen
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At its meeting on October 30, 2024, the California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) Board of Directors declared the company's 319th consecutive quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.28 per common share. It will be payable on November 22, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 12, 2024. California Water Service Group is the parent company of regulated utilities California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, and Washington Water Service, as well as Texas Water Service, a utility holding company. Together, these companies provide regulated and non-regulated water and wastewater servi
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) today announced that its 2024 third quarter earnings results will be released at 9:00 a.m. ET with its earnings conference call to follow at 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 31, 2024. All stockholders and interested investors are invited to attend the conference call. To attend, please dial 1-800-715-9871 or 1-646-307-1963 and key in ID# 2796844, or you may access the live audio webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/z25hs69f. Please join at least 15 minutes in advance to ensure a timely connection to the call. A replay of the call will be available from 2:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, O
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At its meeting on July 31, 2024, the California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) Board of Directors declared the company's 318th consecutive quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.28 per common share. It will be payable on August 23, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 12, 2024. California Water Service Group is the parent company of regulated utilities California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, and Washington Water Service, as well as Texas Water Service, a utility holding company. Together, these companies provide regulated and non-regulated water and wastewater service to m
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