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California Water Service Group(NYSE) CWT

Market Cap$3.00BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1985)+2,574%
5 Year-15%
1 Year+9%
1 Month-2%
$49.40
-1.42%
-0.71Today
After hours$49.36-$0.04 (-0.08%)
California Water Service Group last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 49.382026-08-03
California Water Service Group stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-2.78%USD 50.792026-07-27
1 month-1.69%USD 50.232026-07-02
3 month+15.62%USD 42.712026-05-05
Year to date+15.72%USD 42.672025-12-31
1 year+9.23%USD 45.212025-08-01
3 year+2.88%USD 48.002023-08-04
5 year-14.87%USD 58.012021-08-04
Since inception+2,573.58%USD 1.871985-02-19

California Water Service Group Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$3.00BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.05B

Net Income (TTM)

$133.21M

EPS (TTM)

$2.22

P/E Ratio

22.56

Dividend

$1.27

Beta (Volatility)

0.32 (Low)

Price

$49.40

Volume

806,702.149

Open

$50.46

Previous Close

$49.38

Daily Range

$49.35 - $50.88

52-Week Range

$41.29 - $53.82

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 29, 2026

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About California Water Service Group

California Water Service Group provides clean water for everyday use. It treats and sends water to homes in five states. The company also manages local wastewater and recycling systems.

Taps, Tanks, and Treatment

  • Residential Water: Delivers potable water to single-family households for drinking, cooking, and sanitation needs.
  • Business and Industrial: Supplies water to commercial entities and manufacturing plants for their cooling and production operations.
  • Wastewater Systems: Collects and treats sewer water for communities in Hawaii, New Mexico, and Texas.
  • Non-Regulated Services: Provides system operations and meter reading for outside cities and private companies.

Where is the Growth?

  • Agreed to purchase Nexus Water Group Nevada and Oregon utilities for approximately $218 million in February 2026.
  • Contracted in November 2025 to buy the remaining ownership of BVRT Utility Holding Company LLC for $45 million.
  • Received $40.9 million in settlement payments from 3M Company and DuPont in 2025 to help pay for water treatment.
  • Expanded into new service areas through Camino Real Utility to provide water and wastewater services in Texas.

Protecting the Water Supply

The utility uses General Rate Cases—regular reviews by state commissions—to set prices that cover the cost of maintaining infrastructure. It is also installing new treatment systems to meet federal standards for PFAS, which are man-made chemicals found in water sources. These regulatory processes help balance customer needs with the high expense of ensuring water safety.

By the Numbers

  • Operating revenue reached $214.6 million in Q1 2026, up 5.2% from $204 million in Q1 2025.
  • Net income dropped to $4 million in Q1 2026, down 69.7% from $13.3 million in the same period last year.
  • Operating cash flow hit $49.4 million in Q1 2026, up 28.5% from $38.4 million in Q1 2025.
  • Free cash flow reached -$80.1 million in Q1 2026, a result that worsened by 11.7% from -$71.7 million in Q1 2025.

The Big Picture

California Water Service Group is expanding its footprint through major acquisitions in Nevada and Oregon. The company relies on regulatory rate increases and legal settlements to fund the rising costs of water quality and system upgrades.

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Industry

Water Utilities

Sector

Utilities

Employees

1,336

CEO

Martin A. Kropelnicki

Website

www.calwatergroup.com

Headquarters

San Jose, CA 95112-4598, US

CWT Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

64.41%

Operating Margin

19.37%

Net Income Margin

12.63%

Return on Equity

7.62%

Return on Capital

5.53%

Return on Assets

2.24%

Earnings Yield

4.43%

Dividend Yield

2.53%

Payout Ratio

56.89%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$3.00BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

59.85M

Volume

806.70K

Avg. Volume

531.46K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$679.09M

Operating Income

$204.26M

EBITDA

$372.98M

Operating Cash Flow

$328.18M

Capital Expenditure

-$563.91M

Free Cash Flow

-$235.73M

Cash & ST Invst.

$43.45M

Total Debt

$1.68B

California Water Service Group Performance Analysis

California Water Service Group annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 846,431,0007.0%
20232023-12-31USD 794,632,000-6.1%
20242024-12-31USD 1,036,806,00030.5%
20252025-12-31USD 1,000,140,000-3.5%
California Water Service Group sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-3017.5%
Q42025-12-31-29.3%
Q12026-03-31-2.5%
Q22026-06-3043.8%
California Water Service Group annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1.77-9.8%
20232023-12-31USD 0.91-48.4%
20242024-12-31USD 3.25257.1%
20252025-12-31USD 2.15-33.9%
California Water Service Group sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-3045.1%
Q42025-12-31-81.6%
Q12026-03-31-64.5%
Q22026-06-301277.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$308.60M

+16.5%

Gross Profit

$207.60M

+21.8%

Gross Margin

67.27%

N/A

Market Cap

$3.00BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$2.24M

N/A

Employees

1,336

N/A

Net Income

$56.47M

+33.9%

EBITDA

$121.84M

+17.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$43.45M

-14.0%

Total Debt

$1.68B

+9.2%

Accounts Receivable

$268.46M

+47.2%

Inventory

$0.00

-100.0%

Long Term Debt

$1.47B

+33.3%

Short Term Debt

$205.59M

-52.5%

Return on Assets

2.24%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

3.80%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$83.38M

-18.3%

Operating Cash Flow

$63.60M

+29.9%

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Questions About CWT

What is the current price of California Water Service Group?

California Water Service Group is trading at $49.38 per share.

What is the 52-week range for California Water Service Group?

Over the past 52 weeks, California Water Service Group has traded between $41.29 and $53.82.

How much debt does California Water Service Group have?

As of the most recent reporting period, California Water Service Group reported total debt of $1.68B.

How much cash does California Water Service Group have on hand?

California Water Service Group reported $89.14M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is California Water Service Group’s dividend yield?

California Water Service Group currently has a dividend yield of 2.53%.

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