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S&P 500   5,022.21
DOW   37,753.31
QQQ   425.84
ASML Fires Warning Shot For Tech Investors
Stock market today: Wall Street rises in premarket as bond markets stabilize and earnings roll in
Abbott Laboratories Outlook is Healthy: Buy the Dip
Predicting a Bear Market: 7 Signs and Why it's Tough to Do
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
United Airlines Soars on Earnings Beat
CSX profit drops 10% despite railroad delivering 3% more freight in first quarter
S&P 500   5,022.21
DOW   37,753.31
QQQ   425.84
ASML Fires Warning Shot For Tech Investors
Stock market today: Wall Street rises in premarket as bond markets stabilize and earnings roll in
Abbott Laboratories Outlook is Healthy: Buy the Dip
Predicting a Bear Market: 7 Signs and Why it's Tough to Do
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
United Airlines Soars on Earnings Beat
CSX profit drops 10% despite railroad delivering 3% more freight in first quarter
S&P 500   5,022.21
DOW   37,753.31
QQQ   425.84
ASML Fires Warning Shot For Tech Investors
Stock market today: Wall Street rises in premarket as bond markets stabilize and earnings roll in
Abbott Laboratories Outlook is Healthy: Buy the Dip
Predicting a Bear Market: 7 Signs and Why it's Tough to Do
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
United Airlines Soars on Earnings Beat
CSX profit drops 10% despite railroad delivering 3% more freight in first quarter

Compare Stocks

Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
$44.18
+0.9%
$46.18
$43.50
$59.64
$2.52B0.49321,702 shs258,008 shs
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$45.89
+0.1%
$51.50
$45.42
$84.38
$816.57M0.74100,874 shs108,995 shs
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$52.56
+1.2%
$56.56
$51.37
$79.48
$1.67B0.58151,258 shs178,841 shs
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
$33.80
+1.4%
$35.52
$33.32
$45.61
$477.75M0.656,929 shs54,967 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
+0.94%-3.05%-3.11%-7.15%-23.43%
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
+0.11%-4.10%-10.70%-21.50%-40.66%
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
+1.15%-1.96%-5.76%-15.63%-31.91%
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
+1.41%-2.23%-4.06%-5.40%-23.11%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
3.7893 of 5 stars
2.13.01.74.01.51.71.9
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
4.4202 of 5 stars
3.54.04.20.02.03.31.9
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
3.7439 of 5 stars
3.13.04.20.01.11.72.5
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
3.5918 of 5 stars
0.03.04.20.03.12.51.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
2.25
Hold$53.5021.10% Upside
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
3.00
Buy$59.0028.57% Upside
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
2.25
Hold$66.0025.57% Upside
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest SJW, CWT, MSEX, and YORW Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/4/2024
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
UBS Group
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$49.00
3/1/2024
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
Robert W. Baird
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$56.00 ➝ $52.00
3/1/2024
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
Robert W. Baird
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$69.00 ➝ $59.00
2/26/2024
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
Seaport Res Ptn
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
2/23/2024
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$61.00 ➝ $62.00
(Data available from 4/18/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
$794.63M3.21$3.07 per share14.41$24.78 per share1.78
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$166.27M4.92$3.43 per share13.39$23.75 per share1.93
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$670.36M2.51$6.12 per share8.59$38.62 per share1.36
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
$71.03M6.82$2.51 per share13.44$15.44 per share2.19

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
$51.91M$0.8949.6418.56N/A6.53%3.75%1.26%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$31.52M$1.7626.0719.12N/A18.96%7.61%2.68%5/6/2024 (Estimated)
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$84.99M$2.6719.6917.642.5212.68%7.10%2.19%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
$23.76M$1.6620.3620.00N/A33.45%11.05%4.28%5/7/2024 (Estimated)

Latest SJW, CWT, MSEX, and YORW Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/25/2024N/A
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
$0.21N/A-$0.21N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$0.35N/A-$0.35N/AN/AN/A  
3/5/202412/31/2023
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
$0.36$0.42+$0.06$0.42$17.00 million$18.10 million  
2/29/2024Q4 23
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
$1.50$0.52-$0.98$0.52$269.41 million$214.50 million    
2/29/2024Q4 2023
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$0.46$0.32-$0.14$0.32$41.00 million$38.60 million
2/21/202412/31/2023
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$0.60$0.59-$0.01$0.59$161.23 million$171.34 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
$1.122.54%+6.96%125.84%N/A
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$1.302.83%+6.63%73.86%51 Years
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$1.603.04%+5.90%59.93%57 Years
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
$0.842.49%+4.00%50.60%26 Years

Latest SJW, CWT, MSEX, and YORW Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
1/29/2024
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
Quarterly$0.21082.35%2/28/20242/29/20244/15/2024
1/29/2024
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
Quarterly$0.32502.29%2/14/20242/15/20243/1/2024
1/25/2024
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
Quarterly$0.402.67%2/2/20242/5/20243/1/2024
1/25/2024
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
quarterly$1.129.78%2/9/20242/12/20242/23/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
0.74
0.69
0.65
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
0.85
1.05
0.98
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
1.24
0.58
0.58
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
0.81
0.86
0.69

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
82.78%
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
79.52%
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
84.29%
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
49.86%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
0.88%
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
1.86%
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
0.60%
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
1.04%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
1,26657.67 million57.17 millionOptionable
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
35517.81 million17.48 millionOptionable
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
80832.06 million31.87 millionOptionable
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
13014.33 million14.14 millionOptionable

SJW, CWT, MSEX, and YORW Headlines

SourceHeadline
New York’s water infrastructure faces significant funding challenges, DiNapoli reportsNew York’s water infrastructure faces significant funding challenges, DiNapoli reports
fingerlakes1.com - April 17 at 7:40 AM
Reasons to Add The York Water (YORW) to Your Portfolio NowReasons to Add The York Water (YORW) to Your Portfolio Now
zacks.com - April 16 at 10:05 AM
More Parks funds for NYC water accessMore Parks funds for NYC water access
nydailynews.com - April 13 at 11:13 PM
New bill would block NYC from buying single-use water bottles for staffNew bill would block NYC from buying single-use water bottles for staff
msn.com - April 13 at 6:12 PM
3 Water Stocks to Snap Up Before the Next Shortage3 Water Stocks to Snap Up Before the Next Shortage
investorplace.com - April 10 at 1:48 PM
3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy With $50 Right Now3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy With $50 Right Now
fool.com - April 10 at 4:41 AM
Head-To-Head Contrast: VIPR (OTCMKTS:VIPV) & York Water (NASDAQ:YORW)Head-To-Head Contrast: VIPR (OTCMKTS:VIPV) & York Water (NASDAQ:YORW)
americanbankingnews.com - April 10 at 1:18 AM
Watch: Water gushes out of New York City skyscraperWatch: Water gushes out of New York City skyscraper
msn.com - April 4 at 10:55 PM
Wild video shows torrent of water bursting out of NYC high-riseWild video shows torrent of water bursting out of NYC high-rise
msn.com - April 4 at 5:52 PM
Water spews from Manhattan high-rise buildingWater spews from Manhattan high-rise building
news.yahoo.com - April 4 at 5:52 PM
York Water (NASDAQ:YORW) Sets New 12-Month Low at $34.86York Water (NASDAQ:YORW) Sets New 12-Month Low at $34.86
marketbeat.com - April 3 at 5:31 PM
York Water: Buy Now For Dividend Growth And StabilityYork Water: Buy Now For Dividend Growth And Stability
seekingalpha.com - April 3 at 7:00 AM
The lineup for 80/35 at Water Works Park will be announced soon. Find out when:The lineup for 80/35 at Water Works Park will be announced soon. Find out when:
yahoo.com - April 2 at 10:55 AM
State Parks warns boaters of cold water ahead of eclipseState Parks warns boaters of cold water ahead of eclipse
msn.com - March 29 at 5:02 PM
Suffolk water authority customers to see nearly 3% rate increase beginning June 1Suffolk water authority customers to see nearly 3% rate increase beginning June 1
newsday.com - March 28 at 11:33 PM
NYPA provides Tuscarora School new water filtration system, ventilatorsNYPA provides Tuscarora School new water filtration system, ventilators
yahoo.com - March 28 at 6:33 PM
NYS Parks Office issues cold water tips for boaters.NYS Parks Office issues cold water tips for boaters.
weny.com - March 28 at 6:33 PM
3 Stocks That Have Paid Dividends for Over 100 Years3 Stocks That Have Paid Dividends for Over 100 Years
finance.yahoo.com - March 21 at 6:41 PM
Water shut-off notices going out to thousands of New York City buildings with unpaid billsWater shut-off notices going out to thousands of New York City buildings with unpaid bills
msn.com - March 20 at 9:32 PM
The York Water CompanyThe York Water Company
thestreet.com - March 19 at 5:32 AM
NY DEC announces plans to improve Lake Champlain water qualityNY DEC announces plans to improve Lake Champlain water quality
msn.com - March 18 at 7:30 PM
Salt Water Warriors hold environmental cleanup daySalt Water Warriors hold environmental cleanup day
starnewsgroup.com - March 18 at 12:50 AM
Rhinebeck looks at establishing water districtsRhinebeck looks at establishing water districts
dailyfreeman.com - March 17 at 9:49 AM
NY opens public comment on water quality project rulesNY opens public comment on water quality project rules
poststar.com - March 16 at 9:27 AM

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

Company Descriptions

California Water Service Group logo

California Water Service Group

NYSE:CWT
California Water Service Group, through its subsidiaries, provides water utility and other related services in California, Washington, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Texas. The company is involved in the production, purchase, storage, treatment, testing, distribution, and sale of water for domestic, industrial, public, and irrigation uses, as well as for fire protection services. It offers its services to approximately 497,700 customer connections in 100 California communities; approximately 6,500 water and wastewater customer connections on the islands of Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii; approximately 38,000 customer connections in the Tacoma, Olympia, Graham, Spanaway, Puyallup, Rainier, Yelm, and Gig Harbor areas; and approximately 11,400 water and wastewater customer connections in Rio Communities, Rio Del Oro, Meadow Lake, Indian Hills, Squaw Valley, Elephant Butte, Morningstar, Sandia Knolls, Juan Tomas, and Cypress Gardens systems. The company also engages in the provision of non-regulated water-related services, including operating of municipally owned water systems, privately owned water, and recycled water distribution systems; water system operation, meter reading, and billing services to private companies and municipalities; leasing of communication antenna sites on its properties; and billing of optional third-party insurance programs to its residential customers. In addition, it provides lab, wastewater collection, and treatment services. California Water Service Group was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Middlesex Water logo

Middlesex Water

NASDAQ:MSEX
Middlesex Water Company owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems. It operates in Regulated and Non-Regulated segments. The Regulated segment collects, treats, and distributes water on a retail and wholesale basis to residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection customers, as well as provides regulated wastewater systems in New Jersey and Delaware. The Non-Regulated segment provides non-regulated contract services for the operation and maintenance of municipal and private water and wastewater systems in New Jersey and Delaware. Middlesex Water Company was incorporated in 1896 and is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey.
SJW Group logo

SJW Group

NYSE:SJW
SJW Group, through its subsidiaries, provides water utility and other related services in the United States. It operates in Water Utility Services and Real Estate Services segments. The company engages in the production, purchase, storage, purification, distribution, wholesale, and retail sale of water and wastewater services; and supplies groundwater from wells, surface water from watershed run-off and diversion, reclaimed water, and imported water purchased from the Santa Clara Valley Water District. It also offers non-tariffed services, including water system operations, maintenance agreements, and antenna site leases; contracted services, sewer operations, and other water related services to water utilities; and a Linebacker protection plan for public drinking water customers in Connecticut and Maine. In addition, the company provides water service to approximately 232,400 connections that serve approximately one million people residing in portions of the cities of San Jose and Cupertino and in the cities of Campbell, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and the Town of Los Gatos; adjacent unincorporated territories in the County of Santa Clara in the State of California; water service to approximately 141,000 service connections, which serve approximately 461,000 people in 81 municipalities with a service area of approximately 272 square miles in Connecticut and Maine and approximately 3,000 wastewater connections in Southbury, Connecticut; approximately 28,000 service connections that serve approximately 83,000 people in a service area comprising approximately 271 square miles in the region between San Antonio and Austin, Texas; and approximately 950 wastewater connections. Further, it owns undeveloped land in California and Tennessee; commercial and warehouse properties in Tennessee; and commercial properties and parcels of land in Connecticut. The company was formerly known as SJW Corp. and changed its name to SJW Group in November 2016. SJW Group was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
York Water logo

York Water

NASDAQ:YORW
The York Water Company impounds, purifies, and distributes drinking water. It owns and operates three wastewater collection systems; ten wastewater collection and treatment systems; and two reservoirs, including Lake Williams and Lake Redman, which hold approximately 2.2 billion gallons of water. The company also operates a 15-mile pipeline from the Susquehanna River to Lake Redman; and owns satellite groundwater systems in York, Adams, and Lancaster Counties, as well as two impounding dams on primary system located in York and Springfield Townships. It serves customers in the fixtures and furniture, electrical machinery, food products, paper, ordnance units, textile products, air conditioning systems, laundry detergents, barbells, and motorcycle industries in 56 municipalities within four counties in south-central Pennsylvania. The York Water Company was incorporated in 1816 and is based in York, Pennsylvania.