California Water Service Reports Q3 2026 Earnings Growth Driven by Rate Changes
California Water Service Group (CWT) reported a net income of $65.4 million for the third quarter of 2026, up from $61.2 million in the prior year. This growth was primarily driven by higher operating revenues resulting from rate changes and new customer additions, which offset a decline in customer water usage. The company is aggressively expanding its infrastructure, with year-to-date investment reaching $424.8 million. Management highlighted significant long-term growth potential, projecting a rate base of $3.5 billion by the end of 2028. Despite inflationary pressures on fuel costs and potential weather-related delays due to El Niño, CWT continues its streak of dividend increases, marking its 59th consecutive annual rise.
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