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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
$70.31
-0.6%
$71.19
$66.03
$92.85
$2.62B0.43220,879 shs196,168 shs
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
$48.05
+3.2%
$46.10
$43.50
$58.30
$2.77B0.49446,586 shs572,157 shs
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP stock logo
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP
$15.86
-1.1%
$16.03
$8.75
$17.14
$10.84B1.23984,613 shs702,083 shs
Essential Utilities, Inc. stock logo
WTRG
Essential Utilities
$36.57
+0.1%
$35.74
$32.07
$43.84
$10.00B0.821.64 million shs1.13 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
-0.64%+3.44%+0.17%-6.43%-21.73%
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
+3.24%+7.06%+6.33%+5.88%-15.70%
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP stock logo
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP
-1.09%+0.76%-3.53%+1.41%+66.25%
Essential Utilities, Inc. stock logo
WTRG
Essential Utilities
+0.08%+3.98%+2.78%-0.05%-14.97%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
4.1882 of 5 stars
0.83.04.23.32.33.32.5
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
4.4893 of 5 stars
2.14.03.34.02.51.71.9
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP stock logo
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP
4.6271 of 5 stars
0.05.02.50.03.90.04.4
Essential Utilities, Inc. stock logo
WTRG
Essential Utilities
4.8965 of 5 stars
2.55.04.23.13.82.51.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
1.50
Reduce$77.009.52% Upside
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
2.25
Hold$54.2512.90% Upside
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP stock logo
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Essential Utilities, Inc. stock logo
WTRG
Essential Utilities
3.00
Buy$43.0017.58% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest WTRG, SBS, AWR, and CWT Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/26/2024
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
Robert W. Baird
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$52.00 ➝ $55.00
4/4/2024
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
UBS Group
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$49.00
3/4/2024
Essential Utilities, Inc. stock logo
WTRG
Essential Utilities
Evercore ISI
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$51.00 ➝ $42.00
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
2/23/2024
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
Wells Fargo & Company
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Lower Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$79.00 ➝ $77.00
(Data available from 4/26/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
$595.70M4.39$4.01 per share17.53$20.99 per share3.35
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
$794.63M3.49$3.13 per share15.33$24.78 per share1.94
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP stock logo
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP
$4.27B2.54$1.56 per share10.15$7.75 per share2.05
Essential Utilities, Inc. stock logo
WTRG
Essential Utilities
$2.05B4.87$3.08 per share11.86$21.58 per share1.69

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
$124.92M$3.3720.8621.313.7320.97%13.54%4.75%5/7/2024 (Confirmed)
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
$51.91M$0.8953.9920.19N/A6.53%3.75%1.26%5/29/2024 (Estimated)
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP stock logo
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP
$604.59M$0.8618.4413.330.8512.31%10.45%5.16%5/9/2024 (Estimated)
Essential Utilities, Inc. stock logo
WTRG
Essential Utilities
$498.23M$1.8619.6617.333.1824.26%8.68%3.06%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest WTRG, SBS, AWR, and CWT Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/7/2024N/A
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
$0.59N/A-$0.59N/AN/AN/A  
5/2/2024N/A
Essential Utilities, Inc. stock logo
WTRG
Essential Utilities
$0.75N/A-$0.75N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024Q1 2024
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
$0.21$1.21+$1.00$1.21$183.85 million$270.75 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    
2/23/2024Q4 2023
Essential Utilities, Inc. stock logo
WTRG
Essential Utilities
$0.49$0.50+$0.01$0.50$708.50 million$479.40 million    
2/22/2024Q4 23
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
$0.53$0.55+$0.02$0.55$132.00 million$125.20 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
$1.722.45%+8.94%51.04%70 Years
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
$1.122.33%+6.96%125.84%58 Years
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP stock logo
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP
$0.231.45%N/A26.74%N/A
Essential Utilities, Inc. stock logo
WTRG
Essential Utilities
$1.233.36%+7.00%66.13%31 Years

Latest WTRG, SBS, AWR, and CWT Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/18/2024
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP stock logo
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP
annual$0.28081.4%4/26/20244/29/20247/5/2024
2/21/2024
Essential Utilities, Inc. stock logo
WTRG
Essential Utilities
quarterly$0.30713.4%5/9/20245/10/20246/1/2024
4/24/2024
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
Quarterly$0.282.33%5/3/20245/6/20245/17/2024
2/6/2024
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
quarterly$0.432.3%2/16/20242/20/20243/1/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
1.12
1.24
1.13
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
0.74
0.69
0.65
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP stock logo
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP
0.55
1.01
0.99
Essential Utilities, Inc. stock logo
WTRG
Essential Utilities
1.16
0.62
0.48

Ownership

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
81537.23 million36.92 millionOptionable
California Water Service Group stock logo
CWT
California Water Service Group
1,26657.67 million57.17 millionOptionable
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP stock logo
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP
12,299683.51 million676.68 millionOptionable
Essential Utilities, Inc. stock logo
WTRG
Essential Utilities
3,258273.52 million272.94 millionOptionable

WTRG, SBS, AWR, and CWT Headlines

SourceHeadline
Essential Utilities Donated $5.5 Million in 2023 to Strengthen Communities Across Service TerritoryEssential Utilities Donated $5.5 Million in 2023 to Strengthen Communities Across Service Territory
businesswire.com - April 25 at 6:00 AM
Essential Utilities (WTRG) Scheduled to Post Earnings on ThursdayEssential Utilities (WTRG) Scheduled to Post Earnings on Thursday
americanbankingnews.com - April 25 at 1:12 AM
Essential Utilities Inc. Appoints Natalie Chesko as President of Aqua New JerseyEssential Utilities Inc. Appoints Natalie Chesko as President of Aqua New Jersey
msn.com - April 23 at 7:17 PM
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by BrokeragesEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by Brokerages
americanbankingnews.com - April 23 at 4:24 AM
Aspire Private Capital LLC Makes New Investment in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Aspire Private Capital LLC Makes New Investment in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 8:10 PM
Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Has $8.26 Million Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Has $8.26 Million Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)
marketbeat.com - April 21 at 5:43 AM
8 Stocks Im Buying Amid The Dividend Stock Selloff8 Stocks I'm Buying Amid The Dividend Stock Selloff
seekingalpha.com - April 20 at 1:40 PM
Cambridge Trust Co. Sells 40,703 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Cambridge Trust Co. Sells 40,703 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 9:34 AM
Essential Utilities Names Natalie Chesko as New President of Aqua New JerseyEssential Utilities Names Natalie Chesko as New President of Aqua New Jersey
businesswire.com - April 18 at 11:03 AM
International Assets Investment Management LLC Makes New Investment in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)International Assets Investment Management LLC Makes New Investment in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)
marketbeat.com - April 18 at 4:36 AM
Aqua Virginia Earns State Excellence Award for 19th Consecutive YearAqua Virginia Earns State Excellence Award for 19th Consecutive Year
finance.yahoo.com - April 17 at 8:35 PM
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Sold by Tandem Investment Advisors Inc.Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Sold by Tandem Investment Advisors Inc.
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 7:32 PM
Aqua New Jersey Celebrates Completion of Newest PFAS Treatment Facility at its Green Avenue Well Station in Lawrence TownshipAqua New Jersey Celebrates Completion of Newest PFAS Treatment Facility at its Green Avenue Well Station in Lawrence Township
businesswire.com - April 17 at 5:33 PM
Essential Utilities Launches Third Annual Earth Day CelebrationEssential Utilities Launches Third Annual Earth Day Celebration
finance.yahoo.com - April 17 at 8:32 AM
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System Invests $2.64 Million in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Louisiana State Employees Retirement System Invests $2.64 Million in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)
marketbeat.com - April 16 at 6:51 AM
5.3% earnings growth over 3 years has not materialized into gains for Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) shareholders over that period5.3% earnings growth over 3 years has not materialized into gains for Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) shareholders over that period
finance.yahoo.com - April 15 at 8:52 AM
3 Stocks That Thrive in Turbulent Times: Buy Now for Massive Gains3 Stocks That Thrive in Turbulent Times: Buy Now for Massive Gains
investorplace.com - April 14 at 2:44 PM
Goldilocks Investing: 7 Mid-Cap Stocks That Are Just RightGoldilocks Investing: 7 Mid-Cap Stocks That Are Just Right
investorplace.com - April 14 at 2:27 PM
Impax Asset Management Group plc Purchases 32,893 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Impax Asset Management Group plc Purchases 32,893 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)
marketbeat.com - April 11 at 7:59 AM
Essential Utilities Releases Comment on EPA Promulgation of PFAS Maximum Contaminant LevelEssential Utilities Releases Comment on EPA Promulgation of PFAS Maximum Contaminant Level
businesswire.com - April 10 at 5:19 AM
Eternal Equities: 3 Stocks to Buy and Hold Until You RetireEternal Equities: 3 Stocks to Buy and Hold Until You Retire
investorplace.com - April 9 at 5:20 PM
Essential Utilities Inc. Amplifies Community Support with Over $800,000 Donation to United WayEssential Utilities Inc. Amplifies Community Support with Over $800,000 Donation to United Way
msn.com - April 9 at 9:49 AM
DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale Acquires 97,689 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale Acquires 97,689 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)
marketbeat.com - April 9 at 6:20 AM
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Bought by Cambiar Investors LLCEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Bought by Cambiar Investors LLC
marketbeat.com - April 7 at 8:24 PM

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Company Descriptions

American States Water logo

American States Water

NYSE:AWR
American States Water Company, through its subsidiaries, provides water and electric services to residential, commercial, industrial, and other customers in the United States. It operates through three segments: Water, Electric, and Contracted Services. The company purchases, produces, distributes, and sells water, as well as distributes electricity. As of December 31, 2022, American States Water Company provided water service to 263,265 customers located throughout 10 counties in the State of California; and distributed electricity to 24,705 customers in San Bernardino County mountain communities in California. The company also provides water and/or wastewater services, including the operation, maintenance, and construction of facilities at the water and/or wastewater systems at various military installations. American States Water Company was incorporated in 1929 and is headquartered in San Dimas, California.
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.
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP logo

Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP

NYSE:SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo SABESP provides basic and environmental sanitation services in the São Paulo State, Brazil. The company supplies treated water and sewage services to residential, commercial, and industrial private customers, as well as public. As of December 31, 2022, it provided water services through 10.1 million water connections; and sewage services through 8.6 million sewage connections in 375 municipalities of the São Paulo State. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
Essential Utilities logo

Essential Utilities

NYSE:WTRG
Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. The company operates through Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas segments. It offers water services through operating and maintenance contract with municipal authorities and other parties. In addition, the company provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households. It serves approximately 5.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The company was formerly known as Aqua America, Inc. and changed its name to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. Essential Utilities, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.