CWT Dividend History, Dates & Yield

B-

California Water Service Group · Utilities

Current Price
$42.79
Dividend Yield
2.85%
Annual Dividend
$1.24
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
61.80%
Next Ex-Date
May 11, 2026in 5 days
B-
Overall
C+
Yield
B+
Growth
B-
Safety
A
Consistency
F
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
61.80%
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
5Y Growth Rate
7.85%
1Y Growth Rate
10.71%
Consecutive Increases
27 years
Consecutive Payments
42 years
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Payment History

21 payments (of 165 total)
Ex-DateAmount
May 11, 2026Upcoming$0.3400
Feb 9, 2026$0.3350
Nov 10, 2025$0.3000
Aug 11, 2025$0.3000
May 12, 2025$0.3000
Feb 10, 2025$0.3400
Nov 12, 2024$0.2800
Aug 12, 2024$0.2800
May 3, 2024$0.2800
Feb 9, 2024$0.2800
Nov 3, 2023$0.2600
Aug 4, 2023$0.2600
May 5, 2023$0.2600
Feb 3, 2023$0.2600
Nov 4, 2022$0.2500
Aug 5, 2022$0.2500
May 6, 2022$0.2500
Feb 4, 2022$0.2500
Nov 5, 2021$0.2300
Aug 6, 2021$0.2300
May 7, 2021$0.2300

5-Year Yield Range

Where CWT's yield sits today
Avg 2.05%High 2.86%Low 1.28%Current 2.85%
1.28%2.86%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does California Water Service Group pay dividends?

Yes, California Water Service Group (CWT) pays a quarterly dividend of $1.24 per share annually, yielding 2.85%.

When is CWT's next ex-dividend date?

CWT's next ex-dividend date is May 11, 2026. You must own shares before this date to receive the next payment.

How much does CWT pay in dividends per year?

CWT pays $1.24 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is CWT's dividend safe?

CWT has a payout ratio of 61.8% and has paid dividends for 42 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is B-.

What is CWT's dividend growth rate?

CWT has grown its dividend at 7.85% annually over the past 5 years.

Has CWT ever cut its dividend?

Yes, CWT's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 1998.

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