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Artesian Resources (ARTNA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$36.69 +0.50 (+1.38%)
Closing price 09/8/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$36.82 +0.13 (+0.34%)
As of 09/8/2026 07:30 PM Eastern
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About Artesian Resources Stock (NASDAQ:ARTNA)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$35.98
$36.98
50-Day Range
$33.29
$36.69
52-Week Range
$30.50
$36.98
Volume
39,982 shs
Average Volume
27,730 shs
Market Capitalization
$379.01 million
P/E Ratio
16.02
Dividend Yield
3.49%
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

Artesian Resources Corporation (NASDAQ: ARTNA) is a publicly traded water and wastewater utility company headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. The company provides regulated water distribution and wastewater collection services to residential, commercial and industrial customers. Through its operating subsidiaries, Artesian is subject to oversight by public utility commissions in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality water in compliance with state and federal standards.

Traced back to its roots as the Artesian Water Company founded in 1905, the organization has expanded its footprint through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, Artesian serves communities throughout southern Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania and central Maryland, maintaining and operating an extensive network of treatment plants, pumping stations and distribution mains.

The company’s core services include the treatment and distribution of potable water, wastewater collection and treatment, as well as meter reading, system maintenance and emergency repairs. Artesian also offers backflow prevention, leak detection and water quality monitoring, leveraging modern infrastructure and technology to enhance operational efficiency and reliability for its customers.

Artesian is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Michael C. Miller, who oversees a management team focused on regulatory compliance, customer service and long-term infrastructure investments. The company’s board of directors governs corporate strategy and risk management, guiding Artesian’s commitment to sustainable operations and community development in the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Artesian Resources Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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38th Percentile Overall Score

ARTNA MarketRank™: 

Artesian Resources scored higher than 38% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 83rd out of 97 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Artesian Resources has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Artesian Resources has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Artesian Resources' stock forecast and price target.
  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Artesian Resources is 16.02, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.17.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Artesian Resources is 16.02, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 25.02.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Artesian Resources has a P/B Ratio of 1.51. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Artesian Resources' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    0.61% of the float of Artesian Resources has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Artesian Resources has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Artesian Resources has recently decreased by 45.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Leadership

    Artesian Resources is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.54%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

  • Dividend Growth

    Artesian Resources has been increasing its dividend for 8 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Artesian Resources is 55.90%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Read more about Artesian Resources' dividend.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Artesian Resources this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 1 people have searched for ARTNA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Artesian Resources insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    20.59% of the stock of Artesian Resources is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    57.37% of the stock of Artesian Resources is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Artesian Resources' insider trading history.
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ARTNA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Artesian Resources' stock was trading at $31.61 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ARTNA stock has increased by 16.1% and is now trading at $36.69.

Artesian Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:ARTNA) released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August, 7th. The utilities provider reported $0.64 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.59 by $0.05. The utilities provider earned $30.66 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $29.80 million. Artesian Resources had a net margin of 20.18% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.37%.

Artesian Resources' top institutional shareholders include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.28%), Cullen Capital Management LLC (0.11%) and Ancora Advisors LLC (0.04%). Insiders that own company stock include Nicholle Renee Taylor and John M Thaeder.
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Shares of ARTNA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/07/2026
Record date for 8/28 Dividend
8/17/2026
Ex-Dividend for 8/28 Dividend
8/17/2026
Dividend Payable
8/28/2026
Today
9/08/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/29/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Water Utilities
Sub-Industry
Water Utilities
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:ARTNA
CIK
863110
Employees
240
Year Founded
1905

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$2.29
Trailing P/E Ratio
16.02
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
$22.82 million
Net Margins
20.18%
Pretax Margin
20.19%
Return on Equity
9.37%
Return on Assets
2.75%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.71
Current Ratio
1.01
Quick Ratio
0.89

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$112.94 million
Price / Sales
3.36
Cash Flow
$3.51 per share
Price / Cash Flow
10.46
Book Value
$24.23 per share
Price / Book
1.51

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
10,330,000
Free Float
8,201,000
Market Cap
$379.01 million
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.34

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This page (NASDAQ:ARTNA) was last updated on 9/9/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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