California Water Service
CWTCalifornia Water Service (CWT) is a publicly traded utility company that provides water utility services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers primarily in California and several other states. Founded in 1926, it is one of the largest publicly owned water utilities in the United States, focusing on water treatment, distribution, and infrastructure management to ensure safe and reliable water supply.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2025 | $0.30 | 2025-11-10 | 2025-11-10 |
| August 22, 2025 | $0.30 | 2025-08-11 | 2025-08-11 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.30 | 2025-05-12 | 2025-05-12 |
| February 21, 2025 | $0.30 | 2025-02-10 | 2025-02-10 |
| February 21, 2025 | $0.04 | 2025-02-10 | 2025-02-10 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: California Water Service has rewarded shareholders with 89 dividend payments over the past 21 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held CWT shares during this period received a total of $20.75 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.30/share was paid 63 days ago, on November 21, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: CWT currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.71%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 6.2%, from $0.28 to $0.30.
- Dividend Reliability: CWT has maintained or increased its dividend for 5 consecutive payments.
Company News
California Water Service Group announced it will acquire the remaining membership interests of BVRT Utility Holding Company LLC to become the sole owner of seven water and wastewater utilities in the Austin-San Antonio corridor. The acquisition is subject to PUCT approval. Additionally, BVRT's Camino Real subsidiary received a water certificate a...
California Water Service Group promoted Todd K. Peters to Vice President of Engineering and Thomas A. Scanlon to Vice President of Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Both executives bring decades of combined experience to their new roles at the water utility company serving over 2.1 million people across...
California Water Service has received CPUC approval to implement interim rate adjustments of 3% for most service areas effective January 1, 2026, while the utility's 2024 General Rate Case continues under review. The interim rates will help the company continue infrastructure investments and mitigate the impact of delayed rate case decisions on c...
California Water Service Group announced its 323rd consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.30 per common share, payable on November 21, 2025, to stockholders of record as of November 10, 2025.
The article highlights three water-related stocks with long histories of dividend growth: California Water Service, Ecolab, and Roper Technologies. Each company demonstrates strong financial performance, consistent earnings growth, and resilient business models in essential industries.
