CWT vs. AWK: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors interested in stocks from the Utility - Water Supply sector have probably already heard of California Water Service Group (CWT) and American Water Works (AWK). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Zacks Investment Research • an hour ago

California Water Service Group Expanding Investment and Operations in Texas

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT), the majority equity investor in BVRT Utility Holding Company LLC (BVRT) through its subsidiary, TWSC, Inc. (Texas Water), has entered into an agreement to purchase the remaining membership interests of BVRT and become the sole owner of its seven subsidiary water and wastewater utilities in the Austin-San Antonio corridor.

GlobeNewsWire • Jan 8, 2026

California Water Service Group Promotes Todd K. Peters and Thomas A.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) announced today the promotion of Todd K. Peters to Vice President, Engineering and Thomas A. Scanlon to Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, effective January 1, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Jan 7, 2026

California Water Service Unit Cal Water Gets Nod for Interim Rate Hike

CWT wins CPUC approval for a 3% interim rate hike starting Jan. 1, 2026, supporting needed infrastructure investment, with final rates pending.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 2, 2026

California Water Service Receives Approval for Interim Rate Adjustments from California Public Utilities Commission

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NYSE: CWT)—California Water Service (Cal Water) has been authorized to implement interim rate adjustments for nearly all of its service areas, effective Jan. 1, 2026, as the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) continues its review of the utility's 2024 General Rate Case (GRC) and Infrastructure Improvement Plan.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 29, 2025

Best Dividend Kings: December 2025

Dividend Kings underperformed SPY in 2025, up 4.47% vs. SPY's 17.7%, but select Kings outperformed the index. Twenty-two Dividend Kings are identified as both potentially undervalued and offering long-term expected annualized returns of at least 10%. Dividend growth for the Kings remains subdued at 5.81% for 2025, trailing the 2024 rate of 6.32%.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 28, 2025

California Water Service Grants $186,000 to Nine Fire Departments to Help First Responders Enhance Life-Saving Efforts

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To help fire departments in the utility's local service areas better serve their communities, California Water Service (Cal Water) has named the nine recipients of its seventh annual Firefighter Grant Program. These nine fire departments will share more than $186,000 to augment their rescue and emergency services.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 22, 2025

California Water Service Receives CPUC Approval to Acquire Palm Mutual Water Company

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In another step toward providing safe, reliable water to Palm Mutual Water company (Palm Mutual) customers long-term, California Water Service (Cal Water) has received California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approval of its pending acquisition of Palm Mutual. Cal Water is the largest subsidiary of California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT).

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 11, 2025

California Water Service Group Marks Half a Decade as One of “America's Most Responsible Companies” by Newsweek

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the fifth consecutive year, Newsweek has named California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) one of “America's Most Responsible Companies.” Newsweek and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, honored Group with the 2026 designation for the utility's ongoing commitment to sustainability and corporate citizenship.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 4, 2025

California Water Leaders Gathering in San Diego for ACWA Fall Conference

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) 2025 Fall Conference & Expo Dec. 3-4 will draw public water agency leaders from across California to San Diego for two days of presentations, panel discussions and keynote addresses focused on the latest issues surrounding the state's water supply and management.

GlobeNewsWire • Nov 24, 2025