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H2O America Announces 2025 Financial Results and Updated Five-Year Plan

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H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO) reported 2025 GAAP diluted EPS of $2.92 and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.99. The company raised its 2026–30 capex plan to $2.7B (≈31% increase) and set 2026 standalone adjusted EPS guidance of $3.08–3.18. Quadvest and Cibolo Valley acquisitions remain pending with an expected mid-2026 Quadvest close; Quadvest active connections grew 16% in 2025.

Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 payable March 2, 2026. Management reaffirmed a long-term adjusted EPS CAGR target of 6–8%.

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Positive

  • Adjusted diluted EPS of $2.99 in 2025 (near top of guidance)
  • Five-year capex plan increased to $2.7B (≈31% higher)
  • Quadvest active connections +16% (7,400 net adds in 2025)
  • Standalone 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $3.08–3.18

Negative

  • Pending Quadvest and Cibolo Valley acquisitions expected to be initially dilutive to EPS
  • Estimated $400M for PFAS treatment increases near-term capital burden
  • 2025 operating expenses rose 8%, pressured by higher water production and A&G costs

Key Figures

2025 GAAP diluted EPS: $2.92 2025 adjusted diluted EPS: $2.99 2026 EPS guidance: $3.08–$3.181 +5 more
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2025 GAAP diluted EPS $2.92 Full year 2025 vs $2.87 in 2024
2025 adjusted diluted EPS $2.99 Near top of $2.95–$3.001 guidance; $2.95 in 2024
2026 EPS guidance $3.08–$3.181 Standalone 2026 adjusted diluted EPS, excludes Quadvest/Cibolo Valley
2025 operating revenue $800.6M 2025 vs $748.4M in 2024 (+7%)
2025 net income (GAAP) $102.6M 2025 vs $94.0M in 2024 (+9%)
2025 infrastructure capex $501M Exceeded $486M guidance; 41% above 2024’s $354M
2026–30 capex plan $2.7B Five‑year capital budget, ~31% above prior plan
Quadvest purchase price $483.6M FMV‑based ratemaking rate base under Texas statute

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Peers on Argus

HTO dipped 0.65% while peers were mixed: ARIS +4.43%, CWCO +1.52%, vs. MSEX -0.5...

HTO dipped 0.65% while peers were mixed: ARIS +4.43%, CWCO +1.52%, vs. MSEX -0.58%, YORW -0.57%, ARTNA -0.68%. The mixed peer tape suggests today’s move is company-specific, not a broad water-utility rotation.

Previous Earnings Reports

2 past events · Latest: Oct 27 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 2 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Oct 27 Q3 2025 earnings Positive +0.8% Solid Q3 EPS and revenue growth, narrowed full‑year guidance, continued Quadvest progress.
Jul 28 Q2 2025 earnings Positive +1.5% Double‑digit EPS and revenue growth, Quadvest acquisition announcement, strong capex and dividend.
Pattern Detected

Recent earnings releases have been positive and saw modestly positive next-day moves, suggesting the stock has typically responded constructively to solid financial updates.

Recent Company History

Recent history for HTO shows a consistent pattern of steady earnings growth and infrastructure investment. In Q2 2025, adjusted EPS rose 14% with revenue up 13% to $198.3M, and 2025 EPS guidance of $2.90–$3.00 was reaffirmed. By Q3 2025, GAAP and adjusted EPS reached $1.27, guidance narrowed to $2.95–$3.00, and long‑term growth of 5–7% through 2029 was reiterated. Today’s full‑year 2025 results and raised 6–8% long‑term EPS CAGR target build directly on that trajectory, while expanding the capital plan and Texas growth strategy.

Historical Comparison

+1.1% avg move · Past 2 earnings releases moved the stock by an average of +1.13%. Today’s -0.65% move contrasts with...
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Average Historical Move earnings

Past 2 earnings releases moved the stock by an average of +1.13%. Today’s -0.65% move contrasts with that pattern despite another broadly positive financial update and raised long‑term targets.

Across Q2 and Q3 2025, HTO delivered rising EPS, reaffirmed 2025 guidance, and targeted 5–7% growth. The latest annual results extend that path, landing 2025 EPS near the top of guidance, expanding a $2.7B 2026–30 capex plan, and lifting the long‑term adjusted EPS CAGR target to 6–8% while incorporating the Quadvest and Cibolo Valley acquisitions.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details higher 2025 EPS, a revenue increase to $800.6M, and a larger $2.7B 2026–30...
Analysis

This announcement details higher 2025 EPS, a revenue increase to $800.6M, and a larger $2.7B 2026–30 capital plan, while raising the long‑term adjusted EPS CAGR target to 6–8%. It also outlines sizable Quadvest and Cibolo Valley acquisitions and supportive legislative and regulatory changes across multiple states. Investors may focus on how quickly new rate mechanisms are implemented, the timing of Texas approvals, and whether future results track the new 2026 guidance range.

Key Terms

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non-gaap financial
"On an adjusted (non-GAAP) basis, 2025 diluted EPS of $2.99..."
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
pfas medical
"install treatment for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)..."
PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals used in many everyday products, such as non-stick cookware, water-repellent clothing, and food packaging, because they resist heat, water, and grease. They are often called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down easily in the environment or the human body, potentially leading to health concerns. For investors, the presence of PFAS-related risks can impact companies’ reputations, legal liabilities, and future costs.
fair market values financial
"received the appraised fair market values (FMV) from the three..."
The price a willing buyer and a willing seller would agree on for an asset when neither is rushed, both have relevant information, and each acts in their own interest. It matters to investors because it anchors valuations, financial reporting, taxes and deal pricing — influencing perceived gains, portfolio value and whether an investment looks attractive or over- or underpriced. Think of it as the amount two neighbors settle on for a used car after comparing condition and nearby listings.
rate base financial
"the purchase price of $483.6 million will serve as the ratemaking rate base."
Rate base is the dollar value of the physical assets and capital a regulated utility uses to deliver its service — things like power plants, pipes, or equipment. Regulators use that value as the starting point to set prices the utility can charge by allowing a specific percentage return on that base, so a larger or higher-valued rate base usually means higher permitted revenues and therefore directly affects investor earnings and the company's ability to raise capital.
general rate case regulatory
"a consolidated Texas general rate case that we expect to file..."
A general rate case is a formal regulatory proceeding where a public utility asks a government agency for permission to change the prices charged to customers. It matters to investors because the outcome determines the company’s allowed revenue and profit margin—similar to a landlord getting approval to raise rent—which directly affects future cash flow, dividend capacity and the valuation of the utility’s stock or bonds.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

  • 2025 reported diluted EPS were $2.92 versus $2.87 in 2024. On an adjusted (non-GAAP) basis, 2025 diluted EPS of $2.99 came in near the top of our upwardly narrowed $2.95 to $3.001 guidance range, compared to $2.95 in 2024
  • Establish a 2026-30 capital expenditures budget of $2.7 billion, a 31% increase over the prior five-year plan, to fund needed infrastructure replacement, PFAS remediation, additional water supplies, and investments in the Quadvest, L.P. system following the anticipated mid-2026 close
  • Initiate 2026 standalone adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $3.08-3.181 (excludes the impacts of the pending Quadvest acquisition and the financing thereof)
  • Increase long-term adjusted diluted EPS CAGR target to 6-8%; expect to deliver a non-linear CAGR at or above the top end of the 6-8% range over the 2026-30 period (includes the impacts of the pending Quadvest and Cibolo Valley acquisitions and the financing thereof)
  • Quadvest approval process underway; continue to anticipate a mid-2026 close; active Quadvest connections up 16%, or 7,400 connections, during 2025
  • Declared a $0.44 cash dividend per share of common stock in January 2026, a 4.8% increase over the December 2025 dividend level

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO) today reported financial results for 2025. Reported diluted EPS for 2025 were $2.92 versus $2.87 in 2024. On an adjusted (non-GAAP) basis, 2025 diluted EPS of $2.99 came in near the top end of our upwardly narrowed $2.95 to $3.001 guidance range, compared to $2.95 in 2024.

“Our performance in 2025 reflects our team's continued focus on delivering sustainable growth and long-term value,” said chair and chief executive officer, Andrew F. Walters. “We built on an exceptionally strong 2024 and delivered 2025 adjusted diluted EPS at the top end of our guidance. We continued to work constructively with regulators and legislators in all four of our states to recover critical water infrastructure investments made, including securing approval for new or enhanced mechanisms in Connecticut, Maine and Texas that will help further reduce regulatory lag. We also made meaningful strategic progress by announcing and advancing the Quadvest and Cibolo Valley water and wastewater system acquisitions, which will significantly expand our presence in Texas."

Continued Walters, “The combination of elevated infrastructure investment needs across our systems for decades to come and the strategic benefits of our pending Texas acquisitions gives us increased confidence in our ability to provide safe, reliable and affordable service to our customers while delivering attractive, sustainable 6-8% long-term EPS growth to shareholders."

Updated Five-Year Capital Expenditures Forecast

In 2025, H2O America invested $501 million in infrastructure and water supply, which exceeded our upwardly revised 2025 capital expenditures guidance of $486 million2 and represents a 41% increase over 2024 spend of $354 million.

H2O America plans to invest $483 million in capital in 2026 (excluding the impact of Quadvest) and a total of $2.7 billion2 over the 2026-30 period (including the impacts of Quadvest and Cibolo Valley) to build and maintain its water and wastewater operations, subject to regulatory approvals and availability of funding. Our new five-year plan represents an approximate 31% increase compared to our 2025-29 budget and is driven by (1) increased pipeline replacement work as we progress towards our goal of replacing 1% of our distribution pipe annually, (2) an updated estimate of approximately $400 million to install treatment for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and (3) investments in the Quadvest, L.P. system, following the anticipated mid-2026 close.

Transformative Texas Growth

Texas Water Company (TWC) and Texas Water Operation Services continue to progress through the regulatory process for their previously announced $540 million acquisition of Quadvest. We continue to anticipate a mid-2026 close.

In late December 2025, TWC received the appraised fair market values (FMV) from the three Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)-appointed appraisers for the assets of Quadvest, L.P., a regulated investor-owned water and wastewater utility operating in the Houston metro area. In accordance with Texas' FMV statute, the purchase price of $483.6 million will serve as the ratemaking rate base. The Sale-Transfer-Merger (STM) application was filed with the PUCT in January 2026 to request approval of TWC’s acquisition of the Quadvest, L.P. assets and certification of the value of the rate base.

Quadvest continues to achieve its anticipated customer growth. Total active connections grew 16%, or 7,400 connections, in 2025 which brings Quadvest's total active connections to 54,400 as of December 31, 2025. In addition, the backlog of connections under contract pending development remains robust at 87,000. As previously communicated, we expect Quadvest to drive Texas from 7% of our consolidated customer base today to 26% by 2029.

Also expanding our presence in Texas is TWC's August 26, 2025, agreement to acquire a portion of the assets of South Central Water Company, a privately owned wastewater company in Bulverde, Texas. Specifically, the Cibolo Valley wastewater treatment plant and associated collection systems to be acquired serve more than 1,500 wastewater connections within TWC's existing water service area. Like Quadvest, L.P., TWC plans to use the FMV approach for this acquisition and expects to file the STM application with the PUCT around April 2026.

Long-Term EPS Growth Rate Target Increased to 6-8%; 8%+ Over 2026-30 Period

The company is introducing standalone 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $3.08-3.181.

2026 guidance excludes the impacts of the pending Quadvest and Cibolo Valley acquisitions and the financing thereof, which are expected to be initially dilutive to EPS prior to our ability to implement new rates reflecting the ratemaking rate bases of the acquired assets resulting from a consolidated Texas general rate case that we expect to file in early 2027.

We are increasing our non-linear, long-term adjusted diluted EPS CAGR target to 6-8%, anchored off of 2025's adjusted diluted EPS of $2.99. The new long-term 6-8% CAGR target reflects a long-term, sustainable organic growth rate that is supported by elevated capital investment needs for decades to come and does not factor in any potential M&A opportunities beyond Quadvest and Cibolo Valley.

Over the 2026-30 period, we expect to deliver a non-linear adjusted diluted EPS CAGR at or above the top end of the 6-8% range given the line of sight that we have with respect to (1) our increased five-year capital expenditures plan, (2) the previously communicated accretion that we expect to realize from the pending Quadvest acquisition beginning in 2028 and (3) our expectation to continue to work constructively with key stakeholders in each of our states to achieve fair and timely regulatory outcomes. Beyond the pending Quadvest and Cibolo Valley deals and consistent with our 6-8% long-term CAGR target, our 2026-30 growth expectations do not include the impact of potential future M&A opportunities.

Our guidance is subject to risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, those factors outlined in the Forward-Looking Statements of this release and the Risk Factors section of the company’s annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

2025 Operating Results

Net income prepared in accordance with GAAP for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $102.6 million, a 9% increase compared to $94.0 million in 2024. GAAP diluted EPS for the full year 2025 was $2.92, an increase of 2% compared to $2.87 diluted EPS in 2024.

Non-GAAP adjusted net income for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $104.9 million, an 8% increase compared to $96.8 million in 2024. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS for full year 2025 was $2.99, an increase of 1% compared to $2.95 adjusted diluted EPS in 2024. A full reconciliation of GAAP net income to adjusted net income for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025 is included in the tables at the end of this news release.

Operating revenue in 2025 was $800.6 million compared to $748.4 million in 2024, a 7% increase. The increase was driven primarily by rate increases of $67.4 million, primarily in California, Connecticut, and Texas, and revenues from new customers of $1.5 million. This was partially offset by decreases of $8.0 million in other regulatory mechanisms and a decrease of $7.2 million due to lower usage.

Operating expenses in 2025 were $623.1 million, which was an increase of 8% compared to $577.9 million for 2024. This change in operating expenses primarily reflects:

  • An increase in water production expenses of $19.1 million compared to last year primarily related to increased water pass-through costs (purchased water, groundwater extraction charges, etc.) and decreased availability of surface water, partially offset by decreased balancing and memorandum account cost recovery and lower customer usage; and
  • An increase in administrative and general expenses of $20.2 million compared to last year, primarily attributable to funds received from the California Extended Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program in the prior year, higher employee expenses, insurance, and consulting work.

The effective consolidated income tax rates for 2025 and 2024 were approximately 11% and 9%, respectively. The higher effective tax rate in 2025 was primarily due to a lower uncertain tax position reserve release and lower reversals of excess deferred income taxes, and the cumulative catch-up adjustment relating to the accounting method change filed in 2024 that resulted in reduced income tax expense for 2024, partially offset by higher flow through tax benefits.

2025 Rate Activity and Regulatory Highlights

California

On November 10, 2025, San Jose Water Company (SJWC), along with three other California water utilities, filed a joint request for a third one-year deferment on the cost of capital filings which would otherwise be due on May 1, 2026. The request was conditioned on leaving the current Water Cost of Capital (WCCM) in place such that any adjustments will be made to the respective utilities' cost of capital during the one-year deferment based on the mechanism. The request was approved on November 18, 2025. As such, SJWC's CPUC-approved 9.81% ROE (10.01% base ROE prior to a 20-basis-point reduction related to the Water Conservation Memorandum Account) will remain in effect through 2027 absent an adjustment by the WCCM.

SJWC received advice letter approval to increase the authorized revenue requirement by $17.2 million, or 2.9%, effective January 1, 2026 as part of the 2025-27 general rate case's second year rate increase. In December 2024, the CPUC approved a settlement agreement between SJWC and the Public Advocates Office which resolved the 2025-27 general rate case on-time. SJWC's next general rate case filing is expected to be made in early January 2027 and will cover the 2028-30 period.

Connecticut

On July 1, 2025, Governor Lamont signed the Water Quality and Treatment Adjustment (WQTA) into law. The WQTA is an infrastructure recovery mechanism established to recover the capital investment needed to treat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants. We expect the WQTA will be available to Connecticut Water Company (CWC) beginning in 2026, and it is expected that the approximately $238 million estimated for PFAS treatment by CWC to meet water quality standards will be recovered through this mechanism. WQTA provides for an annual filing to recover the total capital invested during the period. The maximum surcharge is 7.5% per year and 15% between general rate cases.

CWC's initial WQTA application was submitted on January 22, 2026 to recover the costs associated with in-progress or completed WQTA eligible projects through a charge of $0.6 million, or a 0.53% increase. If approved, the proposed WQTA will become effective April 1, 2026.

On September 24, 2025, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority approved, in its entirety, CWC's Water Infrastructure and Conservation Adjustment (WICA) filing which requested an increase of $3.1 million in annualized revenue effective October 1, 2025 for $24.3 million invested in completed projects.

On January 26, 2026, CWC submitted a new WICA filing requesting a $2.7 million increase in annualized revenues for $25.7 million invested in completed projects. If approved, the cumulative WICA surcharge as of April 1, 2026, will be 9.90%, collecting $12.1 million on an annual basis.

Maine

On January 13, 2026, the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) approved the stipulation reached between Maine Water Company (MWC) and the Office of Public Advocate in the rate unification proceeding. The stipulation enables the consolidation of MWC's 10 rate divisions into a single division on a revenue neutral basis. To limit effects on customers’ bills, a transition rate will take effect on February 1, 2026 and will adjust over time through future rate filings until the uniform target rate is achieved. The stipulation also approves a needs-based financial assistance rate program compliant with recent water affordability legislation that was passed in Maine.

On January 30, 2026, MWC filed a notice of intent to file a general rate case with the MPUC on or about March 31, 2026. The company expects to propose an increase in annual revenues of approximately $12 million using a test year ending December 31, 2025.

Texas

In 2025, two key pieces of water utility legislation were passed by the Texas State Legislature and signed by Governor Abbott that provide an opportunity to reduce regulatory lag. The first authorizes water utilities to adopt a future or hybrid test year in general rate cases; traditionally, Texas has been a historical test year jurisdiction for water utilities. The second reduces the timeline for processing of SIC applications from 120 days to 60 days.

On October 6, 2025, Texas Water filed an application with the PUCT to increase the system improvement charge (SIC) by $5.1 million for completed water and wastewater projects. The application was deemed administratively complete on December 15, 2025 and a decision from the PUCT is expected in mid-2026.

2026 Dividend Increase

On January 26, 2026, the Board of Directors of H2O America declared a quarterly cash dividend on common stock of $0.44 per share, payable on March 2, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 9, 2026. The March dividend represents a 4.8% increase over the dividend paid in December 2025. The 2026 annualized dividend is expected to be $1.76 per share compared with $1.68 per share in 2025.

Dividends have been paid on H2O America’s and its predecessor’s common stock for more than 80 consecutive years, and the annual dividend amount has increased in each of the past 58 years, placing H2O America in an exclusive group of companies.

Financial Results Call Information

Andrew F. Walters, chief executive officer, Ann P. Kelly, chief financial officer and treasurer, and Bruce A. Hauk, president and chief operating officer, will review financial results for 2025 along with our 2026 guidance and long-term EPS growth rate target in a live webcast presentation at 7 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time, or 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Interested parties may access the webcast and related presentation materials at the website www.h2o-america.com. An archive of the webcast will be available until May 26, 2026.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

H2O America's net income and diluted EPS are prepared in accordance with GAAP and represent the earnings as reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Adjusted net income and Adjusted diluted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures representing GAAP earnings adjusted to exclude the effects of non-utility real estate transactions and costs associated with mergers and acquisition activities, if any. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided as additional information for investors to evaluate the performance of H2O America's business activities excluding these items. Management also believes these non-GAAP financial measures help investors and analysts better understand our actual results compared to our guidance on a non-GAAP basis. H2O America uses adjusted net income and/or adjusted diluted EPS as the primary performance measurements when communicating with analysts and investors regarding our outlook and results. Adjusted net income and Adjusted diluted EPS are also used internally to measure performance. However, these non-GAAP financial measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, even when the same or similarly titled terms are used to identify such measures, limiting their usefulness for comparative purposes. Further, these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to the financial information prepared on a GAAP basis rather than an alternative to the respective GAAP financial measures.

About H2O America

H2O America is among the largest investor-owned pure-play water and wastewater utilities in the United States, providing life-sustaining and high-quality water service to over 1.6 million people. H2O America’s locally led and operated water utilities - San Jose Water Company in California, The Connecticut Water Company in Connecticut, The Maine Water Company in Maine, and SJWTX, Inc. (dba The Texas Water Company) in Texas - possess the financial strength, operational expertise, and technological innovation to safeguard the environment, deliver outstanding service to customers, and provide opportunities to employees. H2O America remains focused on investing in its operations, remaining actively engaged in its local communities, and delivering continued sustainable value to its stockholders. For more information about H2O America, please visit www.h2o-america.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws relating to future events and future results of H2O America and its subsidiaries that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about H2O America and its subsidiaries and the industries in which H2O America and its subsidiaries operate and the beliefs and assumptions of the management of H2O America. Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “seeks,” “plans,” “projects,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “approximately,” “strategy,” or the negative of those words or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.

The accuracy of such statements is subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, but not limited to, the following factors: (1) the risks associated with the proposed Quadvest and Cibolo Valley transactions, including, the risk of the proposed transactions not closing on the anticipated timeline, or at all, the ability to obtain required regulatory approvals, and the ability to successfully integrate Quadvest’s and Cibolo Valley's operations and realize the projected financial and other benefits of the proposed transactions; (2) the effect of water, utility, environmental and other governmental policies and regulations, including regulatory actions concerning rates, authorized return on equity, authorized capital structures, capital expenditures, PFAS and other decisions; (3) changes in demand for water and other services; (4) unanticipated weather conditions and changes in seasonality including those affecting water supply and customer usage; (5) the effect of the impact of climate change; (6) unexpected costs, charges or expenses; (7) our ability to successfully evaluate investments in new business and growth initiatives; (8) contamination of our water supplies and damage or failure of our water equipment and infrastructure; (9) the risk of work stoppages, strikes and other labor-related actions; (10) catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, terrorist acts, physical attacks, cyber-attacks, epidemic, or similar occurrences; (11) changes in general economic, political, legislative, business and financial market conditions; and (12) the ability to obtain financing on favorable terms, or at all (including the financing for the proposed transactions with Quadvest in a timely manner), which can be affected by various factors, including credit ratings, changes in interest rates, compliance with regulatory requirements, compliance with the terms and conditions of our outstanding indebtedness, and general market and economic conditions. The risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of H2O America to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Results for a quarter are not indicative of results for a full year due to seasonality and other factors. In addition, actual results, performance or achievements are subject to other risks and uncertainties that relate more broadly to our overall business, including those more fully described in our filings with the SEC, including our most recent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and speak only as of the date made, and H2O America undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

H2O America Contacts:

Ann P. Kelly
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
408.385.4752
Ann.Kelly@H2O-America.com

Jonathan Reeder
Senior Director of Treasury and Investor Relations
475.414.1034
Jonathan.Reeder@H2O-America.com

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1Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures as defined below. See the tables below for reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures. Information reconciling adjusted diluted EPS guidance to the comparable GAAP financial measure is unavailable to the company without unreasonable effort, as discussed below.
2Includes both utility plant additions and capitalizable costs associated with cloud-computing arrangements.
  


    
H2O America
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
    
 Three months ended December 31, Year ended December 31,
  2025  2024   2025  2024 
Operating revenue$194,186  197,820  $800,590  748,439 
Operating expense:       
Production Expenses:       
Purchased water 24,806  39,937   126,343  158,568 
Power 6,260  2,897   21,769  11,457 
Groundwater extraction charges 27,823  18,387   112,076  73,146 
Other production expenses 14,116  12,831   50,973  48,851 
Total production expenses 73,005  74,052   311,161  292,022 
Administrative and general 38,137  33,866   125,998  105,830 
Maintenance 9,910  8,221   32,895  31,301 
Property taxes and other non-income taxes 10,469  9,318   37,686  35,928 
Depreciation and amortization 29,526  28,696   115,323  112,855 
Total operating expense 161,047  154,153   623,063  577,936 
Operating income 33,139  43,667   177,527  170,503 
Other (expense) income:       
Interest on long-term debt and other interest expense (18,283) (17,996)  (72,575) (71,390)
Pension non-service credit 1,626  940   6,436  3,769 
Other, net (1,839) (2,604)  3,545  55 
Income before income taxes 14,643  24,007   114,933  102,937 
Provision for income taxes (1,577) 1,087   12,355  8,970 
Net income 16,220  22,920   102,578  93,967 
Other comprehensive loss, net (493) 611   (493) 169 
Comprehensive income$15,727  23,531  $102,085  94,136 
        
Earnings per share       
—Basic$0.45  0.69  $2.93  2.87 
—Diluted$0.45  0.68  $2.92  2.87 
Dividends per share$0.42  0.40  $1.68  1.60 
Weighted average shares outstanding       
—Basic 35,880,807  33,423,902   35,002,252  32,701,292 
—Diluted 36,008,175  33,520,161   35,102,487  32,779,573 
              


    
H2O America
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
    
 December 31,
2025
 December 31,
2024
Assets   
Utility plant:   
Land$44,600 44,657
Depreciable plant and equipment 4,688,644 4,249,314
Construction work in progress 269,272 179,486
Intangible assets 51,683 51,604
Total utility plant 5,054,199 4,525,061
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,120,232 1,036,450
Net utility plant 3,933,967 3,488,611
    
Nonutility properties 1,683 1,314
Less: accumulated depreciation 103 98
Net nonutility properties 1,580 1,216
    
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents 20,686 11,114
Accounts receivable:   
Customers, net of allowances for credit losses of $722 and $1,172 in 2025 and 2024, respectively 62,471 68,679
Income tax 2,720 5,953
Other 7,710 7,059
Accrued unbilled revenue 68,971 60,847
Prepaid expenses 11,634 10,297
Current regulatory assets 8,315 18,172
Other current assets 8,086 8,593
Total current assets 190,593 190,714
Other assets:   
Regulatory assets, less current portion 246,547 224,055
Investments 19,711 18,087
Postretirement benefit plans 80,967 66,422
Goodwill 640,311 640,311
Other 35,890 28,893
Total other assets 1,023,426 977,768
Total assets$5,149,566 4,658,309
     


    
H2O America
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
    
 December 31,
2025
 December 31,
2024
Capitalization and liabilities   
Capitalization:   
Stockholders’ equity:   
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 70,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding shares 36,118,242 in 2025 and 33,629,169 in 2024$36 34
Additional paid-in capital 958,188 827,796
Retained earnings 581,080 537,184
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,467 1,960
Total stockholders’ equity 1,540,771 1,366,974
Long-term debt, less current portion 1,866,819 1,706,904
Total capitalization 3,407,590 3,073,878
    
Current liabilities:   
Lines of credit 86,834 119,124
Current portion of long-term debt 23,504 3,648
Accrued groundwater extraction charges, purchased water and power 29,321 25,118
Accounts payable 75,427 56,256
Accrued interest 18,241 17,476
Accrued payroll 19,109 15,193
Current regulatory liabilities  1,122
Other current liabilities 20,942 23,236
Total current liabilities 273,378 261,173
    
Deferred income taxes 307,893 276,043
Advances for construction 201,413 155,397
Contributions in aid of construction 342,697 340,738
Postretirement benefit plans 45,878 45,063
Regulatory liabilities, less current portion 546,797 483,719
Other noncurrent liabilities 23,920 22,298
Commitments and contingencies   
Total capitalization and liabilities$5,149,566 4,658,309
     


    
H2O America
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
    
 Three months ended December 31, Year ended December 31,
  2025  2024   2025  2024 
Reported GAAP Net Income$16,220  22,920  $102,578  93,967 
Adjustments:       
(Gain)/loss on sale of real estate investments1   (397)  (273) 572 
Expense for merger and acquisition activities2 416  3,032   3,464  3,393 
Tax effect of above adjustments3 (116) (737)  (882) (1,148)
Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP)$16,520  24,818  $104,887  96,784 
        
Reported GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share$0.45  0.68  $2.92  2.87 
Adjustments:       
(Gain)/loss on sale of real estate investments, net of tax   (0.01)  (0.01) 0.01 
Expense for merger and acquisition activities, net of tax 0.01  0.07   0.08  0.07 
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (non-GAAP)$0.46  0.74  $2.99  2.95 


  
1Included in the "Other, net" line on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
2Included in the "Administrative and general" line on the condensed consolidated statements of income.
3The tax effect on all adjustments is calculated at the applicable statutory rate.


FAQ

What were H2O America (HTO) reported and adjusted diluted EPS for 2025?

Reported 2025 GAAP diluted EPS were $2.92, and adjusted diluted EPS were $2.99. According to the company, adjusted EPS landed near the top of its guidance range for 2025, versus $2.95 in 2024.

How much is H2O America's updated 2026–30 capital expenditures plan for HTO?

H2O America set a 2026–30 capex budget of $2.7 billion, a roughly 31% increase. According to the company, funds will target pipe replacement, PFAS remediation, additional water supplies, and Quadvest system investments.

When does H2O America expect the Quadvest (HTO) acquisition to close and what is its scale?

Management expects a mid-2026 Quadvest close. According to the company, Quadvest had 54,400 active connections at year-end 2025 and added 7,400 connections in 2025 (16% growth).

What is H2O America's standalone 2026 adjusted EPS guidance (HTO) excluding acquisitions?

Standalone 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance is $3.08–3.18, excluding Quadvest and Cibolo Valley impacts. According to the company, acquisition financing and initial rate timing are not reflected in this range.

How did H2O America's 2025 revenues and net income for HTO change year-over-year?

Operating revenue rose to $800.6M in 2025, a 7% increase, and GAAP net income was $102.6M, a 9% rise. According to the company, rate increases and new customers drove revenue growth.

Did H2O America (HTO) change its dividend for 2026 and when is the payment?

The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share, payable March 2, 2026. According to the company, this represents a 4.8% increase over the December 2025 dividend.
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