California Water Service Group (CWT) Stock Forecast
CWT analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.50 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $53.75 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +16.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $1.22
- 52-week range
- $42.24 – $52.44
CWT analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CWT price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CWT earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.21 | $1.21 | $1.21 | $1.03 | +17.5% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.61 | $2.54 | $2.73 | $2.15 | +21.2% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.75 | $2.71 | $2.80 | $2.61 | +5.5% | 3 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CWT revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $316.2M | $316.2M | $316.2M | +1.6% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.09B | $1.09B | $1.10B | +9.2% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.17B | $1.15B | $1.18B | +6.8% | 4 |
CWT EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CWT revenue: reported and forecast
CWT EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.07 | $1.07 | $1.07 | $1.14 | $1.21 | +13.1% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.45 | $2.45 | $2.45 | $2.61 | $2.61 | +6.4% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.76 | $2.76 | $2.76 | $2.75 | $2.75 | −0.4% | 1 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CWT earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CWT beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from CWT
4 analysts cover California Water Service; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.50 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $53.75, 16.0% above the latest close of $46.35. Analysts expect earnings of $2.61 per share for 2026, +21.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.75 per share on revenue of $1.2 billion. California Water Service beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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CWT forecast FAQ
What is California Water Service's price target?
The average analyst price target for California Water Service is $53.75, 16.0% above the latest close of $46.35.
Is California Water Service a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering California Water Service, 3 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is California Water Service's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.61 per share for 2026 (range $2.54 to $2.73); for 2027 the estimate is $2.75.
What is California Water Service's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.1 billion, growth of 9.2%; for 2027 it is $1.2 billion.
When does California Water Service report earnings?
California Water Service is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.22.
Does California Water Service usually beat earnings estimates?
California Water Service reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.