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California Water Service (CWT) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
CWT rises 0.5% to $46.05. Closed at $46.05, +0.50% vs the prior close of $45.82. Day range $45.50–$48.11, opened at $48.11.
Last close$46.05+0.50%
Day range45.50–48.11
Open48.11
Volume475.50K
52-week range41.29–53.82
Avg volume (20d)442.26K
CWT daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — CWT rises 0.5% to $46.05
- Closed at $46.05, +0.50% vs the prior close of $45.82. Day range $45.50–$48.11, opened at $48.11.
- Volume was 475.50K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 461.47K.
- Price is -4.5% vs its 50-day average ($48.23) and -0.9% vs its 200-day average ($46.45).
- 52-week range $41.29–$53.82; today's close sits at 38% of that range, 14.4% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 14, 2026 — CWT dips 0.7% to $45.82
- Closed at $45.82, -0.69% vs the prior close of $46.14. Day range $45.56–$46.83, opened at $46.83.
- Volume was 467.50K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 462.33K.
- Price is -5.1% vs its 50-day average ($48.30) and -1.3% vs its 200-day average ($46.44).
- 52-week range $41.29–$53.82; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 14.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — CWT ends flat (+0.2%) to $46.14, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $46.14, +0.22% vs the prior close of $46.04. Day range $45.74–$46.47, opened at $46.39.
- Volume was 233.60K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 473.79K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -4.7% vs its 50-day average ($48.39) and -0.6% vs its 200-day average ($46.43).
- 52-week range $41.29–$53.82; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 14.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — CWT ends flat (+0.2%) to $46.04, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $46.04, +0.22% vs the prior close of $45.94. Day range $45.66–$46.14, opened at $45.84.
- Volume was 312.60K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 493.77K.
- Price is -5.0% vs its 50-day average ($48.46) and -0.8% vs its 200-day average ($46.41).
- 52-week range $41.29–$53.82; today's close sits at 38% of that range, 14.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — CWT rises 0.7% to $45.94
- Closed at $45.94, +0.75% vs the prior close of $45.60. Day range $45.26–$46.05, opened at $45.85.
- Volume was 315.40K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 501.03K.
- Price is -5.4% vs its 50-day average ($48.54) and -1.0% vs its 200-day average ($46.40).
- 52-week range $41.29–$53.82; today's close sits at 37% of that range, 14.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — CWT rises 0.4% to $45.60
- Closed at $45.60, +0.44% vs the prior close of $45.40. Day range $45.30–$46.05, opened at $45.40.
- Volume was 502.10K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 500.42K.
- Price is -6.2% vs its 50-day average ($48.63) and -1.7% vs its 200-day average ($46.38).
- 52-week range $41.29–$53.82; today's close sits at 34% of that range, 15.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — CWT dips 0.3% to $45.40, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $45.40, -0.33% vs the prior close of $45.55. Day range $45.15–$46.41, opened at $45.69.
- Volume was 411.00K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 501.10K.
- Price is -6.9% vs its 50-day average ($48.75) and -2.1% vs its 200-day average ($46.37).
- 52-week range $41.29–$53.82; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 15.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 6, 2026 — CWT dips 0.6% to $45.55
- Closed at $45.55, -0.63% vs the prior close of $45.84. Day range $45.25–$46.45, opened at $46.45.
- Volume was 424.50K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 499.15K.
- Price is -6.8% vs its 50-day average ($48.89) and -1.8% vs its 200-day average ($46.36).
- 52-week range $41.29–$53.82; today's close sits at 34% of that range, 15.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — CWT ends flat (-0.3%) to $45.84
- Closed at $45.84, -0.26% vs the prior close of $45.96. Day range $45.17–$46.33, opened at $46.33.
- Volume was 701.90K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 491.39K.
- Price is -6.4% vs its 50-day average ($49.00) and -1.1% vs its 200-day average ($46.35).
- 52-week range $41.29–$53.82; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 14.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — CWT rises 2.0% to $45.96
- Closed at $45.96, +2.02% vs the prior close of $45.05. Day range $45.30–$46.21, opened at $45.42.
- Volume was 427.40K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 490.21K.
- Price is -6.4% vs its 50-day average ($49.09) and -0.8% vs its 200-day average ($46.35).
- 52-week range $41.29–$53.82; today's close sits at 37% of that range, 14.6% below the 52-week high.
Things to know before you trade CWT
- Last results release: Jul 30, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 30, 2026, Feb 25, 2026, Oct 30, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 29, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.78% (largest 2.6%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 442.26K shares (≈$20.37M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $46.05 vs a range of $41.29–$53.82 (38% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 10, 2026 ($0.335/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 1 open-market buys, 7 sales; latest: Lester A Snow sold 500 shares on Sep 1, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 15, 2026; 10-Q Jul 30, 2026; 8-K Jul 30, 2026.
- Share count: 61.84M shares outstanding (Jul 20, 2026), +3.8% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Water Supply.
CWT market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 48.11 | 48.11 | 45.50 | 46.05 | 475.50K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 46.83 | 46.83 | 45.56 | 45.82 | 467.50K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 46.39 | 46.47 | 45.74 | 46.14 | 233.60K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 45.84 | 46.14 | 45.66 | 46.04 | 312.60K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 45.85 | 46.05 | 45.26 | 45.94 | 315.40K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 45.40 | 46.05 | 45.30 | 45.60 | 502.10K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 45.69 | 46.41 | 45.15 | 45.40 | 411.00K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 46.45 | 46.45 | 45.25 | 45.55 | 424.50K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 46.33 | 46.33 | 45.17 | 45.84 | 701.90K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 45.42 | 46.21 | 45.30 | 45.96 | 427.40K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 46.55 | 46.55 | 45.05 | 45.05 | 440.30K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 46.05 | 46.63 | 45.71 | 46.27 | 528.90K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 45.36 | 45.85 | 45.05 | 45.84 | 347.80K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 46.10 | 46.35 | 45.18 | 45.66 | 417.10K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 46.11 | 46.20 | 45.63 | 46.17 | 360.80K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 46.26 | 46.68 | 45.85 | 46.00 | 468.20K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 47.07 | 47.09 | 46.02 | 46.07 | 412.60K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 47.34 | 47.60 | 47.06 | 47.29 | 392.00K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 47.25 | 47.68 | 47.18 | 47.26 | 366.30K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 47.51 | 47.68 | 47.15 | 47.38 | 839.80K |
About California Water Service
California Water Service (CWT) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Water Supply”. Its business address is in SAN JOSE, CA. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1035201.
CWT board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory E Aliff | Director | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Shelly Marian Esque | Director | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Jeffrey Kightlinger | Director | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Thomas M Krummel | Director | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Scott L Morris | Director | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Yvonne Aida Maldonado | Director | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Charles R. Patton | Director | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Carol M Pottenger | Director | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Lester A Snow | Director | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Patricia K Wagner | Director | Mar 5, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn C Bunting | SVP, Chief Legal Officer & BD | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Shannon C Dean | SVP, Cust Svc & Chief Sust Of | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Kristan A Hamner | VP, Chief Human Resource Offcr | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Sophie Marwieh James | VP Water Qual | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Kenneth G Jenkins | VP Water Res Plan & Sustain | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Martin A Kropelnicki | Chairman President & CEO | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Michael B Luu | SVP Corp Svce & Chief Risk Of | Sep 8, 2026 |
| James Patrick Lynch | SVP CFO and Treasurer | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Michael S Jr Mares | SVP Operations | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Greg A Milleman | VP Rates & Regulatory Affairs | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Michelle R Mortensen | VP Corp Sect, Gov & Assurance | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Elissa Y Ouyang | VP Facilities Fleet Procure IT | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Todd Kenneth Peters | Vice President, Engineering | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Thomas A Scanlon | VP, Corporate Controller & PAO | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Gregory Dale Shimansky | VP, Rates & Reg Affairs | Aug 5, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Lester A Snow | Sale | 500 | $50.21 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Thomas M Krummel | Sale | 3,700 | $50.37 |
| May 27, 2026 | Lester A Snow | Sale | 1,100 | $44.00 |
| May 21, 2026 | Thomas M Krummel | Sale | 3,700 | $43.30 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Michael S Jr Mares | Sale | 3,892 | $44.00 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Michael B Luu | Sale | 740 | $44.53 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Michelle R Mortensen | Sale | 924 | $43.34 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | James Patrick Lynch | Buy | 550 | $42.80 |
CWT financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $963.70M | $128.21M | 2.15 | $302.56M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $905.62M | $190.81M | 3.25 | $290.87M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $790.33M | $51.91M | 0.91 | $217.82M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $772.62M | $96.01M | 1.77 | $243.77M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $765.70M | $101.12M | 1.96 | $231.72M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $5.95B, total liabilities $—, cash $43.45M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
CWT earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $50.50 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $42.24 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $46.64 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $45.19 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $45.47 |
| May 1, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $50.22 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $44.96 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $51.96 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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