EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report
MX:CWT Q2 2026 EPS Results
Actual EPS$15.87
Consensus EPS$13.65
Beat/MissBeat by +$2.22
One Year Ago EPS$12.12
MX:CWT Q2 2026 Revenue Results
Actual Revenue$5.27B
Expected Revenue$4.84B
Beat/MissBeat by +$428.33M
YoY Revenue Growth+16.47%
Earnings Announcement Details
QuarterQ2 2026
Date07/30/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallThursday, July 30, 2026
MX:CWT Upcoming Earnings
California Water Service's next earnings date is estimated for October 22, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio
MX:CWT Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed multiple strong positives: year-over-year revenue and net income growth, regulatory wins (California GRC decision with retroactive IRMA recognition and significant preapproved capital), record capex and healthy rate-base growth, robust liquidity and credit profile, continued PFAS recovery efforts, progressing strategic M&A/integration, and sustained dividend growth. Offsetting items include higher water supply and RAM-related costs, a rise in income tax expense, large ongoing capital requirements that carry execution and financing risk, pending regulatory approvals, and some dilution from ATM activity. On balance, the highlights substantially outweigh the lowlights, driven by regulatory confirmations, material revenue recognition (IRMA/deferred RAM), and continued capital/rate-base growth.Company Guidance
Quarterly Financial Improvement
Net income for Q2 2026 was $56.5M ($0.93 diluted EPS) vs. $42.2M ($0.71) in Q2 2025, representing approximately a 33.8% increase in net income and ~31% increase in EPS. Quarterly revenue rose to $309M from $265M, a ~16.6% increase year-over-year.
Year-to-Date Financial Strength
YTD through Q2 net income was $60.5M ($1.00 per diluted share) vs. $55.5M ($0.93) prior year — ~9.0% YTD net income growth. YTD revenue was $523M vs. $469M, an ~11.5% increase.
Regulatory Recoveries and Rate Case Outcomes
Recognized $15.3M of IRMA (retroactive portion of the California 2024 GRC) and ~$15M from customer rate changes/regulatory mechanisms in the quarter. California 2024 GRC approved $1.45B of preapproved capital plus ~$229M of advice letter projects (~$1.7B total prospective capital 2024–2027). Monterey-style RAM affirmed and new sales adjustment and insurance balancing accounts approved. Washington GRC reached an all-party settlement of $4.12M with a 10.18% ROE (close to the $4.29M filing/10.2% ask), pending commission approval.
Record Capital Investment and Growth Rates
Invested a record $147M capex in Q2 (up from $119M prior year, a 23.1% YoY increase). 10-year compound annual growth rate for growth capital ~11.4%; rate base CAGR ~12%. Management projects approximately $3.5B in rate base by end of 2028 assuming timely project execution.
PFAS Program Progress and Cost Recovery
PFAS treatment program budgeting includes an estimated net $155M for 2026+ (with ~$60M recovery from polluters). Year-to-date PFAS spending ~ $30M, and legal/grant efforts continuing to recover costs to offset customer burden.
Strong Liquidity and Balance Sheet Profile
Unrestricted cash $43.4M and restricted cash $45.7M as of 6/30/26; ~$395M available on bank LOC. Credit facilities total $600M (expandable to $800M) with maturities into March 2028. S&P rating: A+ stable.
Capital Markets Activity and Shareholder Returns
Raised approximately $88.8M through ATM stock program in Q2. Declared the 326th consecutive quarterly dividend at $0.335 per share, reflecting a ~7.6% 5-year dividend CAGR.
Strategic M&A and Integration Progress
NEXUS acquisition integration planning progressing well with goal to close before year end; BVRT change-of-control application deemed complete; Nevada and Oregon acquisitions in regulatory review. Management remains opportunistic but notes significant organic growth from existing capital program.
Operational & ESG Recognition
Published water quality and sustainability reports, received multiple awards (Alliance for Water Efficiency, USA Today top workplace, Time recognition). Celebrated 100-year anniversary with community engagement and planned NYSE bell-ringing on Nov 30.
Workforce and Leadership Continuity
Senior leadership transitions executed: Greg Milleman retired (consulting basis); Greg Shemansky named VP of Rates; Tammy Johnson promoted to VP of Operations (California) — internal succession and operational expertise emphasized.
MX:CWT Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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