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California Water Service Group (CWT) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$50.78 +0.82 (+1.63%)
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California Water Service Group Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.64%
Annual Dividend
$1.34
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date
Nov. 9
Dividend Increase
Track Record
59 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
7.84%
Dividend Payout Ratio
59.82%

California Water Service Group (CWT) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $1.34 per share and a dividend yield of 2.64%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, November 9, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.3350 per share, scheduled for Friday, November 20, 2026. CWT has grown its dividend for 59 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 7.84% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 59.82% of its earnings and 28.58% of its cash flow as dividends.

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CWT Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of California Water Service Group's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

CWT Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks California Water Service Group's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

California Water Service Group vs. The Competition

Compare California Water Service Group's annual dividend and yield with averages for Utilities and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeCalifornia Water Service GroupUtilities CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$1.34$0.06$1.72
Dividend Yield2.64%3.92%3.67%
Track Record59 years19 years11 years

California Water Service Group Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings59.82%
Based on This Year's Estimate52.96%
Based on Next Year's Estimate49.45%
Based on Cashflow28.58%

California Water Service Group Dividend History by Quarter

Dividend Date
0 Results
AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
10/28/2026quarterly$0.3350 - 2.85%11/9/202611/9/202611/20/2026
7/29/2026quarterly$0.3350 - 2.71%8/10/20268/10/20268/21/2026
4/29/2026quarterly$0.3350 - 3.12%5/11/20265/11/20265/22/2026
1/28/2026quarterly$0.3350+$0.0350
11.67%
3.05%2/9/20262/9/20262/20/2026
10/29/2025quarterly$0.30 - 2.62%11/10/202511/10/202511/21/2025
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7/30/2025quarterly$0.30 - 2.7%8/11/20258/11/20258/22/2025
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1/29/2025quarterly$0.30+$0.02
7.14%
2.5%2/10/20252/10/20252/21/2025

This table shows California Water Service Group's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

California Water Service Group Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for California Water Service Group is 2.64%. Learn more on CWT's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for CWT shares is $1.34. Learn more on CWT's annual dividend history.

California Water Service Group pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

California Water Service Group's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.3350 per share will be made to shareholders on Friday, November 20, 2026.

California Water Service Group's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.3350 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, August 21, 2026.

California Water Service Group's next ex-dividend date is Monday, November 9, 2026.

California Water Service Group's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, August 10, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 7.84% per year.

California Water Service Group has increased its dividend for the past 59 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0350 on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for CWT is:
  • 59.82% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 52.96% based on this year's estimates
  • 49.45% based on next year's estimates
  • 28.58% based on cash flow

California Water Service Group's dividend yield of 2.68% is lower than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. The company's 59 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. California Water Service Group's dividend payout ratio of 59.82% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate California Water Service Group stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


MarketBeat compiles California Water Service Group dividend data from multiple sources, with the most recent dividend announced on 10/28/2026.
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