California Water Service Group Q1 profit falls to $4.0 million on pending rate case
California Water Service Group reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $4.0 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, down from $13.3 million, or $0.22, a year earlier, while revenue rose to $214.6 million from $204.0 million. The company said results do not include any benefit from its 2024 California general rate case, for which the CPUC issued a revised proposed decision on April 29, 2026, with a final decision expected April 30, 2026 or shortly after.
Key points
- Operating revenue was $214.6 million versus $204.0 million; operating expenses were $196.4 million versus $181.6 million.
- Water production costs rose $8.3 million, primarily due to higher wholesale water rates.
- The revised proposed decision authorizes additional revenue of $90.5 million in 2026 (10.9%), $43.2 million in 2027 and $48.9 million in 2028.
- The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3350 per share, payable May 22, 2026 to holders of record May 11, 2026.
The filing
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