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California Water Service Group has delivered a mixed ride for shareholders, with the stock drifting down over the past five years even as more recent returns have edged back into positive territory. That uneven track record puts the spotlight squarely on one question for you as an income focused investor: whether the current share price is supported by the dividend stream that underpins the Dividend Discount Model (DDM) intrinsic value estimate. Over the last 5 years the share price has...

El Niño could unleash major storms and flooding. It also could bring precious water to drought-afflicted California.

The Sacramento River has gotten too warm for salmon eggs. Environmental advocates blame the Trump administration for taking too much water out of Shasta Lake.

Scientists are finding that snowfall is more connected to water underground than we knew. Using satellite data, they found groundwater levels actually rise during big snow years, in contrast to most years, when it continues to fall.

CWT's rising consumption, $627 million 2026 investment plan and planned Nexus acquisition support its long-term growth outlook.

An agreement signed Friday formalizes seven tribes as co-managers of the Clear Lake watershed. Mercury contamination, toxic algal blooms and invasive fishes have threatened a rare and revered local fish.

The Trump administration and Westlands Water District are objecting to California's water plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

A bill that would help California water agencies avoid being sued when hydrants run dry in wildfires is awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.

Karla Nemeth ACWA President Ernie Avila announced Karla Nemeth as the association's next executive director, effective Sept. 1. SACRAMENTO, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Former California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Director Karla Nemeth today started her new role as Executive Director of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), bringing more than two decades of water policy experience to the largest statewide coalition of public water agencies in the nation. As the top

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For its leadership and performance across multiple fields, California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) has earned a spot on Newsweek’s 2026 list of “America’s Greatest Companies.” The ranking recognizes the top 650 public companies in the United States with at least 1,000 employees and $75 million in 2025 revenue, and is based on financial leadership, innovation, performance as an employer, and sustainability performance. Group is the s

Scientists have found that climate pollution from the fossil fuel industry is significantly worsening the water crisis in California and the western United States.

The system has generated 862 megawatt-hours for Fresno and has operated at 101% of expected output.

Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.

The Trump administration orders water cuts along the Colorado River, where reservoirs have been dropping dramatically.

California's state water board has released a long-awaited plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

The Trump administration's plan for the water-starved Colorado River is drawing criticism. Arizona warns it could sue.

Analyst move puts fresh attention on California Water Service Group Argus recently lowered its target price for California Water Service Group (CWT) to $53. This analyst move has drawn fresh attention to how the water utility stock trades in relation to its recent performance and fundamentals. See our latest analysis for California Water Service Group. At a latest share price of US$50.19, California Water Service Group has seen stronger momentum over the past quarter, with an 18.18% 90 day...

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The nearly 400 students and faculty at Indianola Elementary School will be returning to school for the new academic year not only ready to learn, but also able to drink the water, thanks to a partnership among Selma Unified School District, Self-Help Enterprises, and nearby water utility California Water Service (Cal Water). The groundwater in some parts of the Central Valley, including the well serving Indianola Elementary, have unsafe levels

The Los Angeles Times finds that residents near Chiquita Canyon are not the only ones suffering from heinous conditions near landfills.

Net income jumped 34% on 16.6% revenue growth and record capital spending.

Essential Utilities, American States, and California Water Service have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

Project Made Possible Through Partnership with Department of Water Resources, Self-Help EnterprisesSAN JOSE, Calif, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Residents along Harrison Road at Avenue 266 now have safe, clean, reliable drinking water for their everyday and emergency needs, thanks to a partnership among California Water Service (Cal Water), the County of Tulare, the State of California’s Department of Water Resources (DWR), and Self-Help Enterprises. This project extended Cal Water’s water

Understand where your water comes from and why California's water system affects daily life.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does California Water Service Group (CWT) have what it takes? Let's find out.

California Water Service Group reported past second-quarter 2026 results with sales of US$308.6 million and net income of US$56.47 million, alongside its 326th consecutive quarterly dividend of US$0.335 per share. The favorable resolution of the 2024 California General Rate Case enabled meaningful rate adjustments, new revenue stabilization mechanisms, and record infrastructure investment of US$147 million in the quarter. Next, we will examine how the favorable rate case decision and record...

The Trump administration has released a 10-year plan for cutting water use to prop up the Colorado River's reservoirs, which have fallen to a record low.

According to a new report, California groundwater regulations threaten to put many small farms out of business.

California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) reported higher second-quarter earnings as the company recognized revenue tied to its California general rate case, continued a record pace of infrastructure investment and advanced regulatory and acquisition initiatives. Net income for the second quarter o

CWT's Q2 earnings and revenues beat estimates as rate-case catch-up, higher usage and rate changes fuel growth and record infrastructure spending.

Despite higher costs and regulatory delays, CWT posts strong liquidity and a 23% year-over-year increase in capital investment.

Moby summary of California Water Service Group's Q2 2026 earnings call

California Water Service Group is a dependable dividend grower, now marking 58 consecutive annual increases. Read why CWT stock is downgraded to Hold.

California, Arizona and Nevada offered to cut water use to ease the Colorado River crisis. The Trump administration is set to adopt much of their proposal.

An updated government advisory warns that Iranian hackers are exploiting systems used by water and energy providers.

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of the utility’s commitment to supporting employees and fostering workplace engagement, Newsweek has named California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) one of only two water utilities in its 2026 list of “America’s Greatest Workplaces.” The ranking was developed by Newsweek in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, a statistics portal and industry-ranking provider. Working with Aniline, a leading third-party human resources analy

The Colorado River's largest reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, have declined to the lowest combined levels on record. Researchers say this underscores the urgent need to cut water use.

A Southern California water agency is among those partnering with the federal government to prevent a large reservoir from reaching a critically low water level.

Californians with contaminated water may have to wait longer for fixes as the state's drinking water program faces a plunge.

Here is how California Water Service Group (CWT) and Companhia Paranaense de Energia - Copel Unsponsored ADR (ELPC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

The California company Cadiz has been trying for years to pipe water out of the Mojave Desert. The Trump administration has approved a pipeline plan that allows it.