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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | $0.34 | 2026-05-11 | 2026-05-11 |
| February 20, 2026 | $0.34 | 2026-02-09 | 2026-02-09 |
| 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 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: California Water Service has rewarded shareholders with 91 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held CWT shares during this period received a total of $21.42 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.34/share was paid 57 days ago, on May 22, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: CWT currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.45%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 18.6%, from $0.28 to $0.34.
- Dividend Reliability: CWT has maintained or increased its dividend for 7 consecutive payments.
Company News
The California Public Utilities Commission approved California Water Service's 2024 General Rate Case, authorizing revenue increases of $90.5 million (10.9%) in 2026, $43.2 million (4.7%) in 2027, and $48.9 million (5.1%) in 2028. The decision enables $1.45 billion in infrastructure investments through 2027 for water quality, pipe upgrades, and s...
California Water Service Group reported Q1 2026 net income of $4.0 million ($0.07 per diluted share), down from $13.3 million in Q1 2025, as results await final approval of the 2024 California General Rate Case. The company received a revised proposed decision authorizing rate increases of 10.9% in 2026, 4.7% in 2027, and 5.1% in 2028. Additional...
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) announced its 325th consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.3350 per common share, payable on May 22, 2026. The declaration demonstrates the company's consistent commitment to returning value to shareholders and reflects its stable financial position as the largest regulated water utility in the western Uni...
The California Public Utilities Commission issued a proposed decision authorizing California Water Service (largest subsidiary of California Water Service Group) additional revenues of $92.3 million in 2026 (11.1% rate increase), $50.8 million in 2027 (5.5% increase), and $52.4 million in 2028 (5.4% increase). The decision reauthorizes revenue ad...
California Water Service Group marked its 100-year anniversary by announcing over $1.88 million in charitable donations made in 2025 to local organizations, first responders, and students across its service areas in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington. The contributions included $186,000 to nine fire departments, $80,000 in scholarship...
