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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 (NYSE: CWT) announced the CPUC granted its request to postpone the company's Cost of Capital application from May 1, 2026 to May 1, 2027. The decision maintains a 10.27% ROE, 4.23% cost of debt, a capital structure of 53.40% common equity / 46.60% long-term debt, and an authorized rate of return of 7.46%.
The CPUC reauthorized the Water Cost of Capital Mechanism (WCCM), with the next WCCM measurement date on September 30, 2026 and any ROE change, if required, becoming effective January 1, 2027.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) reported Q3 2025 results with net income $61.2M and diluted EPS $1.03, matching Q3 2024. Q3 revenue rose 3.9% to $311.2M. The company invested $135.2M in water infrastructure in Q3, up 14.8% year-over-year, and $364.7M YTD capital spending, up 9.8% YTD. YTD net income declined 31.8% to $116.7M due largely to prior-year interim rate relief. On Oct 1, 2025, Group issued $170M senior notes and Cal Water issued $200M first mortgage bonds; both closed. Regulatory updates include inflation-based interim California rates effective Jan 1, 2026 and Hawaii rate authorization adding $4.7M annual revenue. Dividend: $0.30 quarterly.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) Board of Directors declared the 323rd consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.30 per common share on October 29, 2025. The dividend is payable on November 21, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 10, 2025.
California Water Service (NYSE:CWT) completed a consolidation project on Oct 28, 2025 that connects 44 residences in West Goshen to its Visalia system to provide safe, clean drinking water.
The consolidation was enabled by a $3.45 million grant from the California Department of Water Resources via Tulare County and Community Water Center support. The homes previously relied on failing private wells that were dry or contained contaminants not meeting California water quality standards.
The company said the project follows an earlier 2014 connection of about 80 West Goshen Mutual Water Company customers and reflects a public–private partnership approach to resolving local water access and quality issues.
California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) was named one of “America’s Greenest Companies” by Newsweek for the second consecutive year on Oct. 23, 2025. The company was one of three utilities and one of two U.S. water utilities honored among Newsweek’s top 500 public and private firms for environmental sustainability. The ranking used publicly disclosed sustainability data across 25 key areas plus relevant media mentions, compiled by Plant-A Insights Group and GIST Impact.
The company said the recognition reflects its mission to provide sustainable water and wastewater services while operating responsibly to protect the environment.
California Water Service (NYSE: CWT) subsidiary Hawaii Water received Hawaii Public Utilities Commission approval to raise annual revenue by $4.7 million across five Waikoloa systems and to adjust water and wastewater rates, effective October 9, 2025.
The increase covers capital investments, inflation, and higher operating costs. Since the last rate change in 2019, Hawaii Water invested approximately $33 million in Waikoloa: ~$17 million on wells, pump stations and backup generators; >$8 million on transmission and distribution pipelines; and ~$8 million on treatment plant upgrades. The HPUC also approved a fixed conservation charge for non-residential water customers.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) will release its 2025 third-quarter earnings at 9:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 30, 2025, followed by a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Investors can join by phone at 1-800-715-9871 or 1-646-307-1963 (ID# 2071195), or listen to the live audio webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/cvkp7i34. Attendees are asked to join at least 15 minutes early. A replay will be available from 2:00 p.m. ET on Oct 30, 2025 through Nov 29, 2025 via phone (1-800-770-2030 or 1-609-800-9909, ID# 2071195) or the webcast link.
The call will be hosted by Chairman/CEO Martin A. Kropelnicki, CFO James P. Lynch, and VP Rates & Regulatory Affairs Greg A. Milleman. A slide presentation will be furnished on the company website prior to the call.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) has announced the successful sale of $370 million in debt securities through two separate transactions. The company sold $170 million in Senior Unsecured Notes split between $70 million at 4.87% due 2032 and $100 million at 5.22% due 2035, receiving an "A" rating from S&P Global.
Additionally, its subsidiary California Water Service Company issued $200 million in First Mortgage Bonds at 5.64% maturing in 2055, rated "AA-" by S&P. Both offerings closed on October 1, 2025, with proceeds intended for refinancing existing debt and general corporate purposes.
Washington Water Service, a subsidiary of California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT), has filed a rate adjustment request with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to recover $14.9 million in infrastructure investments and increased operating costs.
The company has made significant infrastructure improvements including installation of 14,200 feet of water mains across multiple systems, new treatment facilities for removing contaminants, booster pump station upgrades, and implementation of remote monitoring systems. The rate increase also covers higher operating expenses, materials costs, and compliance with new PFAS testing regulations.
If approved, the new rates could take effect as early as November 15, 2025.
California Water Service (NYSE:CWT) has launched its seventh annual Firefighter Grant Program, offering funding to fire departments within its service areas. The program, which surpassed $1 million in total grants in 2024, supports the acquisition of life-saving equipment, training, and education for both professional and volunteer fire departments.
In the previous cycle, grants ranged from $10,800 to $38,400, funding essential equipment including ballistic gear, radios, protective equipment, and cardiac monitors. The program has supported 27 fire departments since its 2019 inception. Applications for the 2025 cycle will be accepted until November 7, 2025.