Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) Stock Price & Analysis
Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) closed at USD 34.01 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.19% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 34.01; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 32.78–34.02 on volume of 33,489 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 30.5–36.98 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
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Key facts (ARTNA)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $117M, net income $23.6M (20.2% margin), free cash flow -$18.2M (SEC filings).
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 7 Form 4 filings, $677K; 7 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($677K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +5.8% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +0.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-10, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $0K.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (ARTNA)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $90.9M | $98.9M | $98.9M | $108M | $113M | $117M |
| Operating income | $22.3M | $23.9M | $22.4M | $26.2M | $27.8M | $29.3M |
| Net income | $16.8M | $18.0M | $16.7M | $20.4M | $22.8M | $23.6M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.79 | $1.90 | $1.67 | $1.98 | $2.21 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$9.5M | -$24.2M | -$30.3M | -$9.1M | -$18.5M | -$18.2M |
| Operating margin | 24.5% | 24.2% | 22.7% | 24.2% | 24.6% | 25.0% |
| Net margin | 18.5% | 18.2% | 16.9% | 18.9% | 20.2% | 20.2% |
| Revenue growth | +3.1% | +8.8% | +0.0% | +9.2% | +4.6% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $92K | $1.3M | $2.5M | $1.1M | $52K | — |
| Total debt | $145M | $178M | $181M | $179M | $176M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (ARTNA)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 14.3x, Dec 2024 16.0x, Dec 2023 24.9x.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (ARTNA)
0 of 7 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16…2026-09-17 | Taylor Dian C | Director | 4,000 | $141K | 16% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-09-02…2026-09-03 | Taylor Dian C | Director | 3,124 | $113K | 11.1% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-08-31 | Taylor Dian C | Director | 2,000 | $71K | 6.7% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-08-28 | Taylor Dian C | Director | 2,000 | $71K | 6.2% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-08-25 | Taylor Dian C | Director | 2,000 | $71K | 5.9% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-08-20 | Taylor Dian C | Director | 2,000 | $71K | 5.5% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-08-17…2026-08-18 | Taylor Dian C | Director | 4,000 | $140K | 10% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (ARTNA)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +5.8% | +0.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +5.8% | +0.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.7% | 24.5% |
| Max drawdown | -12.3% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -49.0% (Jan 2023→Jan 2025) |
ARTNA revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulated Utility | $28.6M | 93.4% | +7.2% |
| Reportable Segment Aggregation Before Other Operating | $28.6M | 93.4% | +7.2% |
| All Other Segments | $2.1M | 6.8% | +9.8% |
| Total revenue | $30.7M | 100% | — |
ARTNA revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Sales | $24.4M | 79.7% | +5.8% |
| Other Utility Operating Revenue | $4.2M | 13.8% | +16.0% |
| Non Utility Operating Revenue | $2.0M | 6.6% | +10.2% |
| Total revenue | $30.7M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
ARTNA suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Customer | 3M (MMM) | “received from 3M to Artesian Water's customers through a one-time bill credit,” |
| Partner | Artesian Water Maryland | “Artesian Water Maryland has one interconnection agreement with the Town of North East that has a "take or pay" clause requiring us to purchase a minimum of 35,000 gallons of water per day.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Mar 16, 2026.
ARTNA analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Jun 2026) | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next fiscal year | — | — | — | $0 | — |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC)
| Price | USD 34.01 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.19% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 34.01 |
| Open | USD 34.01 |
| Day Range | USD 32.78 – 34.02 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 30.5 – 36.98 |
| Volume | 33,489 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (ARTNA)
Nexqual's technical model rates ARTNA "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 49.46 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 34.6) |
| MACD | -0.28 (negative) |
Earnings (ARTNA)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-10 |
|---|
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.68 vs est 0.66 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.61 vs est 0.56 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (ARTNA)
| Total Revenue | $116.94M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +7.40% |
| Gross Margin | +49.33% |
| Operating Margin | +35.47% |
| Profit Margin | +20.19% |
| ROE | +9.42% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.72 |
| Current Ratio | 1.02 |
| Total Cash | $9.80M |
| Total Debt | $185.50M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
Ownership (ARTNA)
| Insider Ownership | +4.13% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +57.14% |
| Shares Outstanding | 9.45M |
| Float | 9.41M |
| Short % of Float | +0.51% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
From Artesian Resources Corporation's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-16)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- We have developed and are using an Aquifer Storage and Recovery, or ASR, system in New Castle County, Delaware.
Partnerships
- An interconnection agreement with Chester Water Authority, which is effective from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026, includes automatic five-year renewal terms, unless terminated by either party, and has a "take or pay" clause which currently requires us to purchase a minimum of 0.5 million gallons of water per day.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- We are subject to various federal and state laws and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations, violations of which can involve civil or criminal sanctions.
- Our Company from time to time could be party to or our operations targets of, lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including system failure, injury, contract, environmental, health and safety and employment matters, which are handled and defended in the ordinary course of business.
- Risk Related to Cybersecurity and Technology
- We are dependent on the continuous and reliable operation of our information technology systems that require potentially costly maintenance, and could become subject to cyberattacks disrupting our operations.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWCO | Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. | USD 28.05 | ▲ 3.31% |
| YORW | The York Water Company | USD 31.69 | ▲ 3.7% |
| MSEX | Middlesex Water Company | USD 55.8 | ▲ 4.05% |
| HTO | H2O America | USD 58.66 | ▲ 4.41% |
| CWT | California Water Service Group | USD 47.54 | ▲ 3.55% |
| AWR | American States Water Company | USD 85.05 | ▲ 3.54% |
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