H2o America (HTO) Stock Price & Analysis
H2o America (HTO) fell 0.13% to USD 63.84 as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
HTO last closed at USD 63.92; the session ranged USD 63.79–64.62 on volume of 329,167 shares. Market capitalization is $2.67B, with a 52-week range of USD 43.75–66.05 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 63.84 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.13% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 63.92 |
| Open | USD 63.98 |
| Day Range | USD 63.79 – 64.62 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 43.75 – 66.05 |
| Volume | 329,167 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.67B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (HTO)
Nexqual's technical model rates HTO "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 63.88 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 59.31) |
| MACD | 1.46 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (HTO)
Wall Street analysts rate HTO "Buy" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 65.43 (range USD 60–70), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 65.43 |
| High Target | USD 70 |
| Low Target | USD 60 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (HTO)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-27 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.7 |
| Revenue Estimate | $213.40M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.5 vs est 0.49 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.46 vs est 0.5 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.27 vs est 1.18 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.75 vs est 0.71 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (HTO)
| Total Revenue | $816.28M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +9.40% |
| Gross Margin | +56.83% |
| Operating Margin | +21.48% |
| Profit Margin | +12.87% |
| ROE | +6.50% |
| Debt / Equity | 102.18 |
| Current Ratio | 2.02 |
| Total Cash | $153.01M |
| Total Debt | $1.87B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-261.45M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (HTO)
Nexqual rates H2o America's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 57%, operating 21% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $153M cash vs $1.87B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$261M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 7%, ROA 2.3% |
Ownership (HTO)
| Insider Ownership | +17.59% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +121.97% |
| Shares Outstanding | 41.84M |
| Float | 36.48M |
| Short % of Float | +17.27% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Leadership (HTO)
H2o America is led by Andrew F. Walters (age 54), CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
| CEO & Chairman | Andrew F. Walters (age 54) |
|---|---|
| President & COO | Bruce A. Hauk (age 54) |
| CFO & Treasurer | Ann P. Kelly (age 54) |
| Senior Director of Treasury & Investor Relations | Jonathan Garrett Reeder |
| Tax Managing Director & Vice President | Ritu Mehta |
Major Backers & Investors (HTO)
Notable institutional backers of H2o America include ATLAS Infrastructure Partners (UK) Ltd., Antipodes Partners Ltd., Wellington Management, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| ATLAS Infrastructure Partners (UK) Ltd. | 13.63% |
| Antipodes Partners Ltd. | 6.76% |
| Wellington Management | 4.85% |
| Cohen & Steers Inc. | 4.84% |
| Cerity Partners LLC | 3.94% |
| Soros Fund Management LLC | 3.7% |
| First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund-First Trust Water ETF | 1.34% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 29.58% |
| Vanguard Group | 13.47% |
| State Street | 5.39% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
From H2o America's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-26)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- The filing sought a $2.9 million, or 19.9%, increase in revenue requirement, proposed to be phased in over two years with a 12% increase effective July 1, 2023 followed by a 9% increase effective July 1, 2024, with a slight decrease in year three to reach the overall 19.9% requested.
- The proposal requested an increase in annual revenues of approximately $1.1 million, or 15.9%, over then-current authorized revenues.
- Water Utility Services is in compliance in all material respects with applicable standards under the federal SDWA, including EPA surface‑water treatment performance standards, Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule ("DBPR") requirements, and primary maximum contaminant levels ("MCLs").
- Our California and Connecticut subsidiaries operate in particularly competitive labor markets; we believe our compensation package and benefit programs allow us to recruit and retain talented and qualified personnel.
Partnerships
- The company reached a settlement agreement with MPUC and the Office of the Public Advocate and filed a stipulated settlement agreement with the MPUC on December 22, 2023.
- Effective October 2024, SJWC entered into a 12-year agreement with Cupertino subject to an additional term of eight years if agreed to by the parties.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.