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H2O America HTO

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Insider Decisions

Total buys
8.04
Total sells
0.28
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — 2 1 — 2 — —
Sell — 1 — — — — — 1 — 1 — —
Insider Ownership
6.74%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
2,640.00
Revenue
828.50
Net Income
106.95
Free Cash Flow
(272.56)
Net Debt
1,787.39
Current Ratio
1.67
Debt/Equity
1.03
P/E ratio
21.76
P/S ratio
3.14
P/B ratio
1.41
Past 5Y EPS Growth
28.46%
This Y EPS Growth
(5.57%)
Next Y EPS Growth
0.16%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
6.82%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.51
Annual Dividend Rate
1.50
Annual Dividend Yield
2.58%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 1.77
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—
—
2025 1.68
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2024 1.60
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—
—
—
2023 1.52
—
—
—
—
2022 1.44
—
—
—
—
2021 1.36
—
—
—
—
2020 1.28
—
—
—
—
2019 1.20
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—
—
—
2018 1.12
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—
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2017 1.04
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2016 0.81
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—
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predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 9.72 11.11 20.69 104.10
Receivables 76.74 81.69 72.90 82.86
Inventory — — — —
Other 100.82 87.61 85.37 97.80
198.39 190.71 190.59 296.40
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 46.12 56.26 75.43 70.44
ST’ Debt 220.48 122.77 110.34 10.01
Other 23.85 24.36 20.94 25.85
342.97 261.17 273.38 177.84
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 183.29 210.47 — —
—
’25 167.60 198.26 240.55 194.19
800.59
’24 149.38 176.17 225.06 197.82
748.44
’23 137.30 156.89 204.84 171.34
670.36
’22 124.30 149.04 175.98 171.37
620.70
’21 114.79 152.24 166.92 139.74
573.69
’20 115.75 147.21 165.86 135.70
564.53
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 43.71 60.74 — —
—
’25 43.18 60.84 77.27 63.52
244.80
’24 51.22 49.32 53.53 41.46
195.53
’23 50.61 46.76 61.94 31.53
190.83
’22 45.29 38.30 45.75 36.85
166.20
’21 33.38 33.72 33.16 29.79
130.04
’20 7.93 24.41 38.28 33.44
104.05
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (48.80) (61.20) — —
—
’25 (41.16) (71.22) (75.95) (86.62)
(274.95)
’24 (22.29) (47.32) (47.35) (64.74)
(181.71)
’23 (4.48) (23.19) (22.57) (71.80)
(122.04)
’22 (3.21) (27.90) (17.51) (26.55)
(75.18)
’21 (17.95) (19.37) (41.18) (25.08)
(103.59)
’20 (34.01) (12.77) (21.54) (39.32)
(107.65)
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 0.49 0.62 — —
—
’25 0.49 0.71 1.27 0.45
2.92
’24 0.36 0.64 1.17 0.68
2.87
’23 0.37 0.58 1.13 0.59
2.68
’22 0.12 0.38 0.82 1.09
2.43
’21 0.09 0.69 0.64 0.60
2.03
’20 0.08 0.69 0.91 0.46
2.14

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

1.8
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Buy
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3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 55.74 56.96 48.78 43.75 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 83.88 83.66 66.22 57.17 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 757 808 822 837 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.82 0.83 0.91 0.96 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 620.70 670.36 748.44 800.59 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 62.50% 61.78% 60.98% 61.13% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 82.32 90.94 102.94 114.93 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 13.26% 13.57% 13.75% 14.36% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 73.83 84.99 93.97 102.58 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 106.44 108.14 115.05 120.49 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 20.48 21.23 22.89 22.87 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 2.44 2.69 2.87 2.93 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.48 6.04 5.98 6.99 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (7.96) (9.91) (11.54) (14.85) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (2.48) (3.87) (5.56) (7.86) — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 36.66 39.06 41.80 44.02 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 30.31 31.58 32.70 35.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 33.84 24.50 17.21 16.78 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.01 3.09 2.15 2.14 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.24 1.68 1.18 1.11 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.66 5.68 4.58 4.59 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (55.01) (31.22) (18.87) (13.35) — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 166.20 190.83 195.53 244.80 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (241.37) (312.87) (377.24) (519.75) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (75.18) (122.04) (181.71) (274.95) — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (109.94) (144.58) (70.46) (82.78) — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,655.90 1,747.17 1,829.68 1,977.16 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,643.56 1,737.45 1,818.56 1,956.47 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,110.87 1,233.40 1,366.97 1,540.77 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.04% 2.10% 2.09% 2.09% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.97% 3.14% 3.35% 3.17% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.88% 7.25% 7.23% 7.06% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

H2O America (HTO) has demonstrated impressive resilience in the water infrastructure sector, growing revenue from $340 million in 2016 to $748 million in 2024 at a 10.5% CAGR, fueled by U.S. infrastructure bills and demand for purification technologies despite supply chain woes and regulatory pressures. In 2024, sales surged 12% year-over-year, with revenue per employee jumping 10% to $911,000, signaling strong productivity gains even as headcount rose modestly. Projections show sustained expansion to $908 million by 2027 (7% CAGR), supported by desalination projects and ESG trends, though moderating from peak growth.

Profitability is stabilizing with gross margins at 61%, EBT margins up to 13.8%, and net income climbing 11% to $94 million (EPS $2.87, +7%), alongside ROE at a solid 7.2%. Yet, aggressive capex of $337 million drove free cash flow deeper into negative territory at -$141 million, ballooning debt to $1.83 billion—manageable but a red flag amid rising rates. Balance sheet strength persists with book value per share up 7% to $41.80, but persistent FCF drag has capped stock gains, with shares trading in a $49-$66 range versus 2022 highs of $84.

At a discounted forward P/E of 18.5x, P/S 2.2x, and P/B 1.2x—well below historical averages—HTO appears undervalued relative to peers and growth prospects, with analyst targets implying 11% upside and potential FCF inflection by 2028. No insider buys amid earnings gains add a cautious note, but correlations between revenue momentum and ROE stability suggest overweight potential for patient investors betting on infrastructure tailwinds and capex moderation.

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H2O America (HTO) Latest News

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17 Aug

3 , 6:36 PM
H2O America gains regulatory approval for its Texas subsidiary to acquire Quadvest. Approval enables Texas expansion via Quadvest acquisition with moderate operational effects.

28 Jul

3 transcript , 7:00 PM
H2O America (HTO) held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering growth strategies alongside operational and market challenges. Q2 earnings discussion covers growth plans and challenges with potential to influence company performance moderately.

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 1:04 PM
H2O America Q2 earnings call covered quarterly financial results, operational updates and forward guidance. Q2 earnings call supplies performance data and outlook that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.

3 transcript app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
H2O America reported Q2 2026 earnings results including revenue, net income, and operational metrics along with management commentary on water infrastructure investments, rate case progress, and 2026 guidance. Quarterly earnings release supplies updated financial metrics and guidance that moderately shift near-term investor expectations.

27 Jul

3 , 4:15 PM
H2O America announced its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly results updates typically cause moderate short-term stock movement without altering long-term trajectory.

11 May

3 Simply Wall St., 3:20 PM
H2O America (NASDAQ:HTO) reported solid earnings potentially built on weak foundations. Caution over earnings sustainability signals moderate risks to financial perception and market trajectory.

4 May

4 Simply Wall St., 4:08 AM
H2O America (HTO) faces questions on whether dividends and equity raises signal a redefined capital allocation strategy. Redefining capital allocation through dividends and equity raises constitutes a major strategic shift likely to significantly alter HTO's financial trajectory and investor sentiment.

30 Apr

4 GuruFocus.com, 3:14 AM
H2O America (HTO) Q1 2026 earnings call highlights strong revenue growth and strategic initiatives. Strong revenue growth and strategic initiatives represent major positive developments likely to significantly boost future performance and investor sentiment.

29 Apr

4 www.marketbeat.com, 11:43 AM
H2O America (HTO) released highlights from its Q1 earnings call, covering financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings call highlights detail financial performance and strategic outlook, significantly influencing market performance and investor sentiment.

4 transcript www.fool.com, 11:26 AM
H2O America (HTO) released Q1 2026 earnings call transcript detailing quarterly financial results, management discussion, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings transcript discloses financial performance, strategic updates, and outlook that could significantly sway investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

3 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
H2O America (HTO) Q1 2026 earnings call summary covers quarterly financial results, operational updates, and future outlook. Quarterly earnings summaries influence financial performance and investor sentiment but are routine without transformative shifts.

28 Apr

3 GlobeNewswire, 4:15 PM
H2O America (HTO) announced first quarter 2026 financial results. Q1 2026 earnings disclosure affects financial performance evaluation and market sentiment.

12 Apr

3 Simply Wall St., 3:06 PM
H2O America (HTO) rebrands amid recent share price momentum, prompting a fresh valuation analysis. Rebranding and share price momentum moderately influence HTO's market sentiment and valuation trajectory.

8 Apr

3 www.fool.com, 10:00 AM
Investment manager acquires $10 million in H2O America (HTO) shares via recent SEC filing, signaling strong conviction in the company. Large institutional purchase signals confidence and may moderately boost short-term market sentiment and stock performance.

17 Mar

4 Insider Monkey, 1:29 AM
Baird initiates coverage on H2O America (HTO) with a bullish outlook driven by expected utility expansion. Baird's bullish coverage initiation underscores HTO's utility expansion potential, likely enhancing investor sentiment and market performance.

14 Mar

4 Simply Wall St., 7:10 PM
H2O America (HTO) upsizes its equity raise for Quadvest and growth initiatives, prompting analysis of potential investor responses and market implications. Upsizing the equity raise secures more capital for Quadvest and growth, representing a major strategic move that could significantly enhance HTO's expansion and performance.

10 Mar

4 Business Wire, 1:29 PM
ATLAS Infrastructure invests in H2O America (HTO), backing its long-term growth strategy. ATLAS Infrastructure's investment provides strategic funding and validation, poised to significantly enhance H2O America's growth trajectory and investor confidence.

8 Mar

4 Insider Monkey, 9:36 PM
H2O America (HTO) priced an offering of 11.48 million shares at $53 per share. Pricing a large share offering delivers substantial capital for growth while diluting shareholders, representing a major strategic financing move.

3 Mar

4 GlobeNewswireMarketBeatSimply Wall St.Associated Press Finance, 1:41 AM
H2O America (HTO) priced an offering of common stock featuring a forward component. Pricing a common stock offering with forward component provides significant capital for growth but dilutes shares, markedly affecting financial trajectory and investor sentiment.

2 Mar

4 GlobeNewswire, 4:05 PM
H2O America (HTO) announces proposed offering of common stock with a forward component. Proposed stock offering represents major capital-raising move likely to dilute shares and influence investor sentiment and financial trajectory.

28 Feb

4 Simply Wall St., 12:11 AM
H2O America (HTO) undergoes rebrand amid mixed shareholder returns, triggering valuation assessment. Rebrand constitutes a major strategic move likely reshaping market perception, valuation, and investor sentiment.

26 Feb

4 www.marketbeat.com, 5:03 PM
H2O America (HTO) shared Q4 earnings call highlights covering financial results, operational updates, strategic initiatives, and future outlook. Q4 earnings highlights detail financial performance and guidance that significantly shape investor sentiment and company trajectory.

4 GuruFocus.com, 4:01 PM
H2O America (HTO) reported strong financial performance and strategic initiatives in Q4 2025 earnings call highlights. Strong Q4 financials and strategic highlights position HTO for significant growth and positive market sentiment.

4 transcript www.fool.com, 1:04 PM
H2O America (HTO) Q4 2025 earnings call transcript details financial results, management discussion, and forward guidance. Q4 earnings transcript unveils financial metrics, operational updates, and strategic outlook pivotal to HTO's valuation and trajectory.

25 Feb

4 Associated Press Finance, 5:36 PM
H2O America (HTO) released its Q4 earnings snapshot. Q4 earnings snapshots directly influence financial performance perceptions and stock trajectory.

4 GlobeNewswire, 4:15 PM
H2O America (HTO) announced 2025 financial results and an updated five-year plan. Financial results disclosure combined with a revised five-year plan signals major strategic shifts impacting investor sentiment and market trajectory.

16 Feb

3 Simply Wall St., 6:34 AM
Returns at H2O America (NASDAQ:HTO) appear weighed down. Weighed-down returns highlight weaker profitability, moderately influencing financial performance and investor sentiment.

30 Jan

3 Simply Wall St., 5:26 AM
H2O America (NASDAQ:HTO) has announced an increase in its dividend payout to $0.44, surpassing last year's amount. This decision reflects the company's strong financial performance and commitment to returning value to shareholders. The dividend increase indicates positive financial health, which may influence investor sentiment and market performance.

26 Jan

4 GlobeNewswire, 8:30 AM
H2O America (HTO) has declared a dividend and announced an increase in its dividend for 2026. This decision reflects the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders and indicates confidence in its financial stability and growth prospects. The dividend declaration and increase signal strong financial health and a positive outlook, likely influencing investor sentiment significantly.

19 Jan

4 Simply Wall St., 5:27 AM
H2O America (NASDAQ:HTO) is gaining attention due to recent developments that may influence its market position. Analysts highlight potential growth opportunities and strategic initiatives that could enhance the company's competitive edge. Investors are advised to monitor these changes closely as they may impact H2O America's future performance. Recent strategic initiatives and growth opportunities are likely to significantly impact H2O America's market position and investor sentiment.
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