H2O America stock analysis
H2O America (76W) Stock Price & Analysis
76W Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 54.00 - EUR 55.50
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 37.80 - EUR 58.00
- Previous Close
- EUR 55.00
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 7
- Market Cap
- EUR 2.71B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 4.20B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 572.96M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 2.09B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 23.7
- Beta
- 0.20
- Next Earnings
- Feb 18, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 0.59
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 2.83%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Profitability
Steady revenue expansion alongside resilient net margins indicates an established regulated utility base with continuing demand. This combination supports recurring earnings, provides resources for infrastructure investment, and suggests the business can sustain growth beyond a single reporting period.
Rate Base Investment
A large investment program tied to expected rate-base growth creates a multi-year platform for expanding regulated earnings. The stated recovery eligibility should improve visibility into returns on infrastructure spending and support durable growth if regulatory execution remains on track.
Texas Expansion
The Quadvest transaction materially expands H2O America's presence in a growing Texas market and increases geographic scale. Retained local leadership and established community relationships may support integration, customer growth, and a broader platform for future infrastructure investment.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash Flow
Persistent negative free cash flow shows that the company's substantial reinvestment needs currently exceed operating cash generation. Although the gap improved from 2025, continued external funding or balance-sheet support may be required to sustain the investment program.
Margin And Cost Pressure
The sharp gross-margin decline and rising operating inputs indicate that cost growth is currently outpacing the benefit of revenue expansion. Expenses not yet reflected in rates can pressure profitability and cash generation until regulatory recovery or operating improvements catch up.
Equity And Acquisition Dilution
Share issuance and acquisition financing reduce near-term per-share earnings even as the company pursues expansion. Expected additional dilution in 2027, combined with stepped-up depreciation, could delay the benefits of Texas growth and weigh on shareholder returns over the next several quarters.
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Company Description
H2O America
H2O America, operating nationwide via its various subsidiaries, is a key provider of essential water utility and associated services. The company manages the entire water lifecycle, from procuring, storing, and purifying water to its distribution, wholesale, and retail sale, alongside offering wastewater management services. Its water supply is diverse, sourced from groundwater wells, surface water collected through watershed runoff and diversions, reclaimed water, and imported water acquired from the Santa Clara Valley Water District. Beyond its primary utility offerings, H2O America also delivers a suite of non-regulated services. These include the management and maintenance of water systems, various contracted services, leasing opportunities for antenna sites, and other water and sewer operational services. A notable offering is the "Linebacker protection plan," specifically tailored for its public drinking water clients in Connecticut and Maine. The company's extensive service footprint spans several regions. In California, it supplies water to approximately 232,000 connections, benefiting about one million residents in portions of San Jose and Cupertino, as well as the cities of Campbell, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, the Town of Los Gatos, and surrounding unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County. In Connecticut and Maine, H2O America serves roughly 142,000 connections, providing water to an estimated 463,000 individuals across 81 municipalities within an approximate 275-square-mile service area. Additionally, it oversees around 3,000 wastewater connections in Southbury, Connecticut. Further south, in the corridor between San Antonio and Austin, Texas, the company services approximately 29,000 water connections for about 88,000 people across an area exceeding 271 square miles, supplemented by approximately 1,000 wastewater connections. H2O America also holds various real estate assets, including undeveloped land in California and both commercial properties and land parcels situated in Connecticut. The company, which was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, was previously known as SJW Group before officially rebranding to H2O America in May 2025.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Water
- CEO
- Andrew F. Walters
- Employees
- 837
- Website
- www.h2o-america.com
- Address
- 110 West Taylor Street, San Jose, CA, 95110, US
H2O America (76W) Earnings & Revenues
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Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call was broadly constructive and growth-oriented. Management reported results consistent with expectations, reaffirmed long-term growth targets, closed Quadvest, highlighted strong Texas customer growth, advanced multiple rate cases, and maintained its long-term capital plan and liquidity. These positives were offset by year-over-year adjusted EPS declines, higher operating and water supply costs, equity-related dilution, acquisition-related 2026 and expected 2027 dilution, a Texas revenue reduction, and regulatory and housing-market risks. Highlights significantly outweighed the lowlights.
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Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| Technical Analysis | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Moving Averages | 12 | 0 | 0 |
