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California Water Service (NYSE: CWT) declares 326th $0.3350 dividend

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California Water Service Group declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3350 per common share, marking its 326th consecutive quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable on August 21, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 10, 2026.

California Water Service Group is described as the largest regulated water utility in the western United States, providing high-quality water and/or wastewater services to more than 2.2 million people in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas through its regulated subsidiaries and related entities.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Quarterly dividend per share $0.3350 per common share Declared by the board as the 326th consecutive quarterly dividend
Dividend payment date August 21, 2026 Payable date for the declared quarterly dividend
Dividend record date August 10, 2026 Stockholders of record as of this date will receive the dividend
Consecutive quarterly dividends 326 Number of consecutive quarterly dividends declared by the company
People served more than 2.2 million Population served with water and/or wastewater services across five states
Employees nearly 1,300 Approximate number of employees described by the company
Par value of common shares $0.01 Par value of each common share listed on the New York Stock Exchange
quarterly dividend financial
"declared the Company’s 326th consecutive quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.3350"
A quarterly dividend is a payment a company gives to its shareholders four times a year, usually as a share of its profits. It's like getting a small bonus every few months for owning the company's stock, which can provide a steady income. Investors watch these payments to see how well a company is doing and whether it’s a good investment.
record date financial
"to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 10, 2026"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory
"within the meaning established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
safe harbor regulatory
"for “safe harbor” treatment established by the PSLRA"
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FAQ

What dividend did California Water Service Group (CWT) announce?
California Water Service Group declared a $0.3350 quarterly cash dividend per common share. This represents the Company’s 326th consecutive quarterly dividend, underscoring a long history of making regular cash distributions to its common stockholders.

When is the record date and payment date for CWT’s latest dividend?
The dividend will be paid on August 21, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 10, 2026. Investors must be shareholders of record on that date to receive this particular quarterly dividend.

How long has California Water Service Group (CWT) been paying consecutive dividends?
The Board declared the Company’s 326th consecutive quarterly dividend. This means California Water Service Group has paid a dividend every quarter for more than 80 years, based on four quarters per year, highlighting a sustained pattern of shareholder payouts.

What type of business is California Water Service Group (CWT)?
California Water Service Group is described as the largest regulated water utility in the western United States, providing water and/or wastewater services to more than 2.2 million people across California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas through several regulated subsidiaries.

On which exchange are California Water Service Group (CWT) shares listed?
California Water Service Group’s common shares, with a par value of $0.01 per share, trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CWT, providing public market liquidity for investors in the company’s equity.

Does the CWT dividend announcement include forward-looking statements?
Yes. The news release notes it contains forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about expected dividend timing, and cautions that actual results may differ due to risks described in the company’s SEC reports.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): July 29, 2026

 

CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 

 

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		 1-13883
(Commission file number)		 77-0448994
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 

1720 North First Street
San Jose, California
(Address of principal executive offices)		 95112
(Zip Code)

 

(408) 367-8200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, par value $0.01   CWT   New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined by Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01. Other Events

 

On July 29, 2026, California Water Service Group issued a press release (a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference) announcing the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.3350 per common share. The quarterly dividend will be payable on August 21, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 10, 2026.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

We hereby file the following exhibit with this report:

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release issued July 29, 2026
104   Cover Page Interactive Date File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP
     
     
Date: July 29, 2026 By: /s/ James P. Lynch
  Name: James P. Lynch
  Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

DATE: July 29, 2026

CONTACT: Shannon Dean, sdean@calwater.com, (408) 367-8243

 Jim Lynch, (408) 367-8200

For Immediate Release

 

California Water Service Group Board of Directors

 

Declares 326th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

 

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 29, 2026 — At its meeting on July 29, 2026, the California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) Board of Directors declared the Company’s 326th consecutive quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.3350 per common share, payable on August 21, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 10, 2026.

 

About California Water Service Group

 

California Water Service Group is the largest regulated water utility in the western United States. It provides high-quality, reliable water and/or wastewater services to more than 2.2 million people in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas through its regulated subsidiaries, California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, and Washington Water Service, and its utility holding company, Texas Water Service. This year, the Company commemorates a century of service.

 

Group’s purpose is to enhance the quality of life for customers, communities, employees, and stockholders. To do so, it invests responsibly in water and wastewater infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and community well-being. The Company’s nearly 1,300 employees live by a set of strong core values and share a commitment to protecting the planet, caring for people, and operating with the utmost integrity. The Company has been named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” and the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek, a USA Top Workplace, and a Great Place to Work®.  More information is available at www.calwatergroup.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (“PSLRA”). The forward-looking statements are intended to qualify under provisions of the federal securities laws for “safe harbor” treatment established by the PSLRA. Forward-looking statements in this news release are based on currently available information, expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections, and our management’s beliefs, assumptions, judgments and expectations about us, the water utility industry and general economic conditions. These statements are not statements of historical fact. When used in our documents, statements that are not historical in nature, including words like will, would, expects, intends, plans, believes, may, could, estimates, assumes, anticipates, projects, progress, predicts, hopes, targets, forecasts, should, seeks or variations of these words or similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements describing the expected timing of the quarterly dividend payment. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They are based on numerous assumptions that we believe are reasonable, but they are open to a wide range of uncertainties and business risks. Consequently, actual results or outcomes may vary materially from what is contained in a forward-looking statement. Factors that may cause actual results or outcomes to be different than those expected or anticipated include, but are not limited to, those described under the section entitled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and our other Securities and Exchange Commission filings. In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. We are not under any obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

 

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