H2O America Declares Dividend and Announces 2026 Dividend Increase
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H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share payable March 2, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 9, 2026. This payment is a 4.8% increase versus the December 2025 dividend and implies a 2026 annualized dividend of $1.76 compared with $1.68 in 2025. The board cited continued confidence in the company’s long-term growth strategy, and Andrew F. Walters will become chair of the board effective Feb. 1, 2026.
H2O America and predecessors have paid dividends for more than 80 consecutive years, with annual increases for 58 consecutive years, placing the company in a select group of long-standing dividend payers.
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- Quarterly dividend set at $0.44 per share
- 4.8% dividend increase versus December 2025
- 2026 annualized dividend of $1.76 versus $1.68 in 2025
- 58 consecutive years of annual dividend increases
- More than 80 consecutive years of dividend payments
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, HTO gained 0.75%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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4.8% increase in annual dividend- 58 consecutive years of annual dividend increases
- More than 80 consecutive years of dividend payments
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of
The March dividend will represent a
“The action by our board to increase the annual dividend demonstrates its continuing confidence in H2O America’s long-term growth strategy,” said Andrew F. Walters, chief executive officer and incoming chair of the board effective February 1, 2026. “We are focused on making the infrastructure improvements necessary to deliver high-quality water reliably and affordably for our customers. Our team of trusted, passionate and socially responsible professionals is committed to providing exceptional service while protecting the environment, enhancing our communities and delivering value for shareholders.”
H2O America and its predecessors have paid a dividend on 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.
About H2O America
H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO) is a national investor-owned network of local water and wastewater utilities united by one purpose: delivering clean, high-quality water to the communities we call home.
For H2O America, providing water is more than a responsibility - it’s a privilege. Every connection we serve helps sustain what matters most: public health, vibrant neighborhoods, and a reliable future.
Across approximately 407,000 water and wastewater service connections, we invest in critical infrastructure to strengthen water supply for generations to come. We stay actively engaged in our local communities while focusing on operational excellence and delivering sustainable, long-term value to our investors.
Water is local - and so are our roots. Through our four regional water utilities - Connecticut Water, Maine Water, San Jose Water, and Texas Water - we proudly serve more than 1.6 million people across the country. Together, we protect what’s precious.
For more information, please visit our website at www.H2O-America.com.
Investor Relations:
Jonathan G. Reeder
Senior Director of Treasury & Investor Relations
(475) 414-1034
InvestorRelations@H2O-America.com
Media Relations:
Dan Meaney
Director of Communications
(860) 664-6016
MediaRelations@H2O-America.com
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