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California Water Service

50.73 USD
-0.16
0.31%
At close Apr 21, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
50.73
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-0.31%
5 days
1.16%
1 month
10.12%
3 months
14.54%
6 months
-4.88%
Year to date
13.31%
1 year
11.62%
5 years
2.96%
10 years
109.02%
 

About: California Water Service Group is a U.S. water and utilities holding company based in California. The company engages in the production, treatment, storage, distribution, and sale of water for various uses. The firm operates through its subsidiaries, which can be divided between regulated and unregulated businesses. The regulated public utilities subsidiaries operate in California, New Mexico, Washington, and Hawaii. The unregulated subsidiaries provide water utility services to private companies and municipalities. The company derives the majority of its revenue from its operations in California and, overall, from residential customers.

Employees: 1,278

0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

26% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 123 | Existing positions reduced: 98

13% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 43 | Existing positions closed: 38

1.12% more ownership

Funds ownership: 81.33% [Q3] → 82.45% (+1.12%) [Q4]

0% less funds holding

Funds holding: 318 [Q3] → 317 (-1) [Q4]

14% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.59B [Q3] → $2.22B (-$370M) [Q4]

55% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $109K | Put options by funds: $244K

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$54
6%
upside
Avg. target
$54
6%
upside
High target
$54
6%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Seaport Global
Angie Storozynski
100% 1-year accuracy
4 / 4 met price target
6%upside
$54
Buy
Upgraded
11 Apr 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about CWT published over the past 30 days

Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
California Water Service Group Schedules 2025 First-Quarter Earnings Results Announcement and Conference Call
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.
California Water Service Group Schedules 2025 First-Quarter Earnings Results Announcement and Conference Call
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
10 Dividend Aristocrats With Big Upside Potential In 2025
Despite recession fears and negative sentiment surveys, historical data and fundamentals indicate strong potential for stock market gains. Sentiment surveys are unreliable due to social media algorithms. Hard economic data shows steady growth, suggesting consumer spending remains robust and recession fears are overblown. Dividend aristocrats, with their long-term dividend growth and coiled spring valuations, offer significant upside potential, making them smart investments for the next year.
10 Dividend Aristocrats With Big Upside Potential In 2025
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
California Water Service Group Named One of “America's Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek
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.
California Water Service Group Named One of “America's Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
2025 Dividend Kings: Strong Run Continues
The Dividend Kings are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2025 by 4.57%. Top performers include National Fuel & Gas (+30.21%), Consolidated Edison (+22.66%), and AbbVie (+20.40%). Promising Dividend Kings identified in February showed relative outperformance, averaging -0.38% vs. -1.58% for all Kings and -3.34% for SPY.
2025 Dividend Kings: Strong Run Continues
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
California Water Service Group Named a Top Workplace in the USA
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.
California Water Service Group Named a Top Workplace in the USA
Negative
MarketBeat
1 month ago
Top 3 Utilities Stocks Powering Up as Recession Fears Rise
Utilities stocks—those companies providing essential water, gas, electricity, and similar services—are a haven for investors when other sectors become too risky. The reasoning behind this is that there will always be relatively consistent demand for utilities services, even when the broader market is struggling.
Top 3 Utilities Stocks Powering Up as Recession Fears Rise
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
California Water's Capital Investments to Improve Resiliency
CWT invests $471 million in capital improvements in 2024 and plans to invest nearly $660 million in 2025 to further improve its operations.
California Water's Capital Investments to Improve Resiliency
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
California Water Service Group Invests $471 Million in Infrastructure in 2024 to Make Water Systems Safer, More Resilient
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.
California Water Service Group Invests $471 Million in Infrastructure in 2024 to Make Water Systems Safer, More Resilient
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
California Water Service: Buy This Dividend King Before The Opportunity Dries Up
Water utilities like California Water Service have seen recent underperformance, making current valuations attractive for defensive income investors. Despite a softer Q4, California Water Service had a strong 2024 and delivered record earnings. The stock's P/E ratio is near a 20-year low, and its dividend yield is at its highest in nearly a decade, indicating potential for favorable returns.
California Water Service: Buy This Dividend King Before The Opportunity Dries Up
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
California Water Service Group Announces Addition of Kris A. Hamner as Vice President, Chief Human Resource Officer
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.
California Water Service Group Announces Addition of Kris A. Hamner as Vice President, Chief Human Resource Officer
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