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California Water Service, through its parent California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT), is a regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 2.1 million people in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas. The CWT news feed on Stock Titan highlights company announcements that reflect how this multi-state utility manages infrastructure, regulation, financing, and community initiatives.
Investors and observers following CWT news will see updates on regulatory proceedings, such as general rate cases, interim rate adjustments, and cost of capital decisions by state public utilities commissions. These items explain how the company recovers the cost of providing safe, clean, reliable water and wastewater services and how rate structures may evolve over time.
News coverage also includes information on infrastructure investments and system expansions. Examples from recent releases include acquisitions of smaller water systems, consolidation projects that connect disadvantaged communities with failing private wells to California Water Service systems, and capital improvements in Hawaii Water Service’s Kapalua and Waikoloa systems designed to enhance reliability, sustainability, and fire protection.
Because California Water Service Group finances significant capital programs, CWT news often features financing and capital markets activity, such as the issuance of senior unsecured notes and first mortgage bonds, as well as credit rating updates from S&P Global. Dividend declarations and quarterly earnings releases provide additional insight into the company’s financial profile and long-term dividend track record.
Community-focused stories are another recurring theme. These include the Firefighter Grant Program, which supports local fire departments with equipment and training, and partnerships with government agencies and community organizations to improve water access. For a utility operating across multiple western states, such developments help illustrate how regulatory decisions, infrastructure projects, and community engagement intersect in CWT’s day-to-day operations.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) was named to Newsweek’s 2026 "Most Trustworthy Companies in America" list for the fourth consecutive year on April 2, 2026. The recognition covers the top 700 of ~3,400 large U.S. companies and evaluates customer, employee, and investor trust metrics.
Rankings used an independent survey of 25,000 U.S. residents, 101,000 evaluations, and social listening of 307,000 mentions; Group is one of two water utilities included.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) was named one of only three water utilities on Newsweek’s inaugural list of America’s Most Charitable Companies on March 19, 2026.
Newsweek and Statista evaluated KPIs, public surveys, and social listening. Over five years, Group donated $8.3 million+ through shareholder-funded philanthropy and runs employee matching and a Season of Service volunteer program.
California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) received a proposed decision from the California Public Utilities Commission on its 2024 General Rate Case.
The PD would authorize $92.3M additional revenue (11.1%) in 2026, $50.8M (5.5%) in 2027, and $52.4M (5.4%) in 2028. The PD omitted the final 2025–2027 infrastructure investment budget and denied the Company's decoupling request, while reauthorizing a Monterey-Style WRAM, incremental cost balancing accounts, a sales reconciliation mechanism, and a rate design to improve fixed-cost recovery. Written comments are due April 2, 2026; a final decision is expected April 30, 2026, or shortly thereafter.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) agreed to acquire Nexus Water Group’s Nevada and Oregon water and wastewater systems, adding approximately 36,000 equivalent residential connections and a combined rate base of ~$109 million as of Dec. 31, 2025. The purchase price is ~$218 million, subject to closing adjustments.
The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to public utility commission approvals, will be funded with working capital and existing debt and equity facilities, and is expected to be accretive within one year of closing.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) reported Q4 and full-year 2025 results on Feb 25, 2026: Q4 net income fell 42% to $11.5M and FY2025 net income declined 32.8% to $128.2M on revenue of ~$1.0B, down 3.5% year-over-year. Weather-driven lower consumption and prior-year interim rate relief affected comparability.
Key actions: record $517.0M infrastructure investment, $170.0M notes and $200.0M bonds private placements, intent to acquire BVRT interests, completed rate cases adding $5.1M, and a 10.71% dividend increase to $1.24 per share. Company expects a Proposed Decision in its 2024 CA GRC soon.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) donated nearly $1.88 million in 2025 to local charities, first responders, scholarships, and community relief as part of its centennial philanthropic program.
Highlights include $186,000 to nine fire departments, $80,000 in scholarships to 13 students, and over $100,000 for Los Angeles-area fire relief.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) opened its 13th annual Scholarship Program for students in its California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington service areas. Up to $80,000 in scholarships are available, including four $10,000 grand prizes and awards of $2,500–$5,000.
Eligibility requires full-time undergraduate enrollment for 2026-2027; applications close March 26, 2026, winners announced in late May. The program is administered by Scholarship America and is stockholder-funded, not affecting customer rates. To date, the company has provided $839,000 in scholarships.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) will release its 2025 full-year and fourth-quarter earnings after market close on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, followed by an earnings conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
The live audio webcast is available and a replay will be accessible through April 27, 2026. Company executives will host the call and a slide presentation will be furnished on the company website prior to the call.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) announced that Chairman and CEO Martin (Marty) Kropelnicki joined the newly formed CalCEO Council on Feb. 3, 2026. The council, created by the California Foundation for Commerce & Education, convenes 22 California chief executives to advise on economic policy and affordability.
The group aims to bridge private industry and government to propose solutions, best practices, and public policy recommendations intended to strengthen California's economy and improve community affordability.
California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) declared its 324th consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.3350 per common share, payable February 20, 2026, to holders of record February 9, 2026.
The Board also announced an 8% annual dividend increase to $1.34 from $1.20 (plus a $0.04 special dividend in 2025) as part of the company’s Centennial Celebration.