H2O America (NASDAQ:HTO) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.44

H2O America (NASDAQ:HTO) announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, October 26th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.44 per share by the utilities provider on Tuesday, December 1st. This represents a $1.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 9th.

H2O America has raised its dividend by an average of 0.1% per year over the last three years and has raised its dividend every year for the last 57 years. H2O America has a dividend payout ratio of 56.1% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Research analysts expect H2O America to earn $2.85 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $1.76 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 61.8%.

H2O America Stock Performance

HTO opened at $58.48 on Tuesday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $61.34 and its 200-day moving average is $58.62. The stock has a market cap of $2.45 billion, a PE ratio of 20.66, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.80 and a beta of 0.33. The company has a current ratio of 1.67, a quick ratio of 1.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02. H2O America has a twelve month low of $43.75 and a twelve month high of $67.09.

H2O America (NASDAQ:HTO) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, October 26th. The utilities provider reported $1.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.06 by ($0.02). H2O America had a return on equity of 6.65% and a net margin of 12.91%. The business had revenue of $250.23 million for the quarter. On average, analysts predict that H2O America will post 2.80 earnings per share for the current year.

Key H2O America News

Here are the key news stories impacting H2O America this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter operating revenue increased 4% year over year to $250.2 million, while revenue for the first nine months rose 6% to $644.0 million. The company also reported that its Quadvest acquisition, completed October 1, added momentum, with active connections up 14% and connections under contract or pending development up 13%. H2O America Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: H2O America declared a quarterly dividend of $0.44 per share, equivalent to $1.76 annually and an approximately 3.0% yield based on the provided stock information. The dividend is payable December 1 to shareholders of record November 9. This supports the stock’s income appeal.
• Positive Sentiment: The company maintained its long-term financial targets and its $2.7 billion, 2026–2030 capital investment plan. Infrastructure spending reached $325.1 million through the third quarter, with approximately $465 million planned for the full year. H2O Q3 Earnings Fall, Revenue Rises; Updates Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported third-quarter diluted EPS was $0.99, while adjusted diluted EPS was $1.04. The figures differ from some reports citing $1.04 EPS, but both measures were below the year-earlier $1.27 level.
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP net income fell 5% to $43.0 million, and operating expenses rose 8% to $189.7 million. The reported $1.04 adjusted EPS also missed the $1.06 analyst consensus, reinforcing concerns about cost control.
• Negative Sentiment: Standalone adjusted EPS guidance was narrowed to $3.10–$3.16, while guidance including Quadvest and the pending Cibolo Valley acquisition was set at a lower $2.91–$2.97. The lower acquisition-inclusive outlook reflects dilution and financing costs, likely weighing on the stock. H2O America Reports Earnings Results

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