California Water Service Group reported results for the period ended 2026 with higher revenue and earnings versus the prior-year period, driven by regulatory rate adjustments and stronger seasonal billings.
Financial Highlights
| MetricCurrent quarterPrior year quarterYoY change | Revenue¹$6.24M$4.91M27.1% | Net income²$56.47M$42.17M33.9% | Diluted EPS³$0.93$0.7131% |
¹ Reported as “Non-regulated revenue”. ² Reported as “Net income attributable to California Water Service Group”. ³ Reported as “Diluted earnings per share”.
Business Highlights
- Revenue growth: Operating revenue rose 16.5% year‑over‑year for the quarter (11.6% YTD), supported by 2024 California GRC retroactive rate adjustments and IRMA collections.
- Customer & usage trends: Higher summer billings and modest usage increases supported cash collections; seasonal demand remains a primary driver.
- Regulatory & rate milestones: The CPUC approved the 2024 California GRC, increasing authorized revenues and enabling major capital spending and new surcharge mechanisms.
- Operational investments: Approximately $1.45B in authorized capital expenditures for 2024–2027 to fund PFAS treatment, infrastructure resilience, security, and water supply projects.
- Acquisitions & expansion: Agreements are in place to acquire Nexus NV/OR systems and remaining BVRT interests, subject to regulatory approvals, to expand the company’s footprint.
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