The Dividend Kings Ranked By Quality Scores (September 2026)

Dividend Kings have a 50+ year track record of increasing dividends, showcasing resilience through economic challenges. I rank the Dividend Kings using my 9F Quality Scores, blending qualitative and quantitative factors for a robust, investment-grade assessment. ADP stands out as the best total-return candidate. It is undervalued, high-quality, and offering a strong projected dividend growth rate and Adjusted Chowder Number.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 18, 2026

Can Rising Water Demand Boost California Water's Long-Term Growth?

CWT's rising consumption, $627 million 2026 investment plan and planned Nexus acquisition support its long-term growth outlook.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 15, 2026

CWT Unit Gets Rate Hike Nod to Recover Infrastructure Investments

California Water Service's Washington Water wins approval for a $4.1M annual revenues increase to recover infrastructure investments and support reliable water service.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 11, 2026

WUTC Issues Decision in Washington Water's Application to Recover Costs for Investments to Provide Safe, Reliable Service

GIG HARBOR, Wash., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) has issued a decision in Washington Water Service's (Washington Water) application to adjust rates and recover costs for investments made to keep its East Pierce and Legacy water systems safe and reliable. The decision, which adopted the all-party settlement reached among Washington Water, WUTC staff, and the Public Counsel Unit of the Washington Attorney General's Office, enables the California Water Service Group (Group) subsidiary to increase annual revenue by $4.1 million.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 10, 2026

California Water Service Kicks Off Back-to-School Season With 13th Year of Tap Into Learning Program

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As teachers welcome students back for another year of learning, California Water Service (Cal Water) is launching its 13th annual Tap Into Learning, a conservation education program designed to help students explore the importance of water through hands-on learning, creativity, and environmental stewardship.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 8, 2026

Newsweek Names California Water Service Group One of “America's Greatest Companies”

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For its leadership and performance across multiple fields, California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) has earned a spot on Newsweek's 2026 list of “America's Greatest Companies.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 1, 2026

Hawaii Water Service Proposes Rate Adjustment for Kona Service Area for Investments Made to Help Keep Service Safe, Reliable

Would provide approximately $2.73 million in annual revenue to deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater service to Hawaii Water's North Kona customers.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 31, 2026

Best Dividend Kings: August 2026

Dividend Kings are outperforming the S&P 500 YTD, with a 14.98% total return versus SPY's 12.89%. Thirty Dividend Kings are beating SPY, and 25 appear both potentially undervalued and offer ≥10% annualized return potential. Dividend growth among Kings accelerated, with the average rate rising to 4.12% and several notable increases announced.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 24, 2026

California Water Service Group Awards $80,000 in Scholarships, Nears $1 Million Milestone Investing in its Communities' Future Leaders

California Water Service Group announces scholarship program recipients from California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington; nears $1 million milestone.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 19, 2026

California Water Service Group Named One of “World's Greenest Companies” by Newsweek

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the utility's ongoing dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility, Newsweek has named California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) one of the “World's Greenest Companies.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 17, 2026