CWT Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield
CWT has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 1.27 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBS | 19,006 M | 2.23% | 39.95% |
| AWR | 3,072 M | 2.71% | 2.73% |
| CWCO | 479 M | 1.70% | 4.72% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBS | 19,006 M | 19.31% | 100.0% |
| CWCO | 479 M | 13.33% | 97.2% |
| AWR | 3,072 M | 8.31% | 100.0% |
| AWK | 24,307 M | 8.13% | 100.0% |
| WTRG | 10,597 M | 6.42% | 100.0% |
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | 2026-05-11 | 2026-05-22 | Quarterly | 0.335 | 0% | 0.775% |
| 2026-02-09 | 2026-02-09 | 2026-02-20 | Quarterly | 0.335 | +11.7% | 0.759% |
| 2025-11-10 | 2025-11-10 | 2025-11-21 | Quarterly | 0.3 | 0% | 0.652% |
| 2025-08-11 | 2025-08-11 | 2025-08-22 | Quarterly | 0.3 | 0% | 0.645% |
| 2025-05-12 | 2025-05-12 | 2025-05-23 | Quarterly | 0.3 | 0% | 0.619% |
| 2025-02-10 | 2025-02-10 | 2025-02-21 | Quarterly | 0.3 | +7.1% | 0.684% |
| 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-22 | Quarterly | 0.28 | 0% | 0.542% |
| 2024-08-12 | 2024-08-12 | 2024-08-23 | Quarterly | 0.28 | 0% | 0.534% |
| 2024-05-03 | 2024-05-06 | 2024-05-17 | Quarterly | 0.28 | +7.7% | 0.551% |
| 2024-02-09 | 2024-02-12 | 2024-02-23 | Quarterly | 0.26 | 0% | 0.561% |
| 2023-11-03 | 2023-11-06 | 2023-11-17 | Quarterly | 0.26 | 0% | 0.505% |
| 2023-08-04 | 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-18 | Quarterly | 0.26 | 0% | 0.512% |
| 2023-05-05 | 2023-05-08 | 2023-05-19 | Quarterly | 0.26 | 0% | 0.458% |
| 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-06 | 2023-02-17 | Quarterly | 0.26 | +4% | 0.41% |
| 2022-11-04 | 2022-11-07 | 2022-11-18 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 0.427% |
| 2022-08-05 | 2022-08-08 | 2022-08-19 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 0.412% |
| 2022-05-06 | 2022-05-09 | 2022-05-20 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 0.498% |
| 2022-02-04 | 2022-02-07 | 2022-02-18 | Quarterly | 0.25 | +8.7% | 0.408% |
| 2021-11-05 | 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-19 | Quarterly | 0.23 | 0% | 0.366% |
| 2021-08-06 | 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-20 | Quarterly | 0.23 | 0% | 0.351% |
CWT Dividend FAQ
As of June 2026, CWT's dividend yield is 2.83%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.27 USD by the current share price of 45.35.
As of June 2026, CWT paid a dividend of 1.27 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-11 and the payout was 0.335 USD.
CWT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CWT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-11.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CWT for the next payments are between 0.334 (-0.3%) and 0.364 (+8.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.05%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.335 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for California Water Service (CWT) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for California Water Service (CWT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
CWT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.74% per year. Strong growth: CWT's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
CWT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.40%. If you bought CWT's shares at 52.90 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.27 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.40% of your original purchase price.
CWT Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: California Water Service has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
CWT's 2.83% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of CWT is 63.5%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
CWT's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.98%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-06-12 14:13 UTC