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SJW Group

S&P 500

HTO/Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Water/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

3.04%

$1.72 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$59.82P/E19.4MCap2.4BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

80/ 100Very Safe

HTO's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 58.2% earnings payout ratio & 23.9% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2.6x interest coverage & 6.5% return on equity. The dividend has been growing at a 5.59% 5-year CAGR. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.

Based on 13 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 58.2%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 23.9%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 24.4%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

  • Interest Coverage: 2.6xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
  • Return on Equity: 6.5%Return on equity is below industry norms.

Payout & Coverage

Safe
58.2%Very Safe
23.9%Very Safe
24.4%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe
2.0xVery Safe

Profitability

Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe

About SJW Group

SJW Group, now operating as H2O America, is a leading investor-owned water and wastewater utility company. It provides essential regulated services including water processing, purification, distribution, wholesale, and retail operations across California, Connecticut, Maine, and Texas through subsidiaries such as San Jose Water Company, SJWTX, Inc., and others. The company manages the full water supply chain, sourcing from reservoirs, wells, and suppliers, treating water to meet quality standards, and delivering it via extensive pipeline networks. SJW Group emphasizes infrastructure upgrades, smart metering technology, advanced leak detection systems, and renewable energy initiatives like solar power to enhance efficiency and sustainability. It also handles wastewater services and non-regulated activities including land development. Headquartered in San Jose, California, and founded in 1866, SJW Group plays a vital role in serving communities with reliable, high-quality water essential for public health and growth in its regulated service areas.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.04%

Annual Dividend

$1.72

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

58.22%

FCF Payout Ratio

23.87%

52-Week Range

$43.75 - $61.87

Dividend History (2016–2025)

HTO annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

HTO earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 11, 2026

Last Payment Date

June 1, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

5.27%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

5.59%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

7.97%

3-Year Total Growth

16.67%

5-Year Total Growth

31.25%

10-Year Total Growth

115.38%

Income Calculator

HTO Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$5,982.00

Annual Income

$172.00

Quarterly Income

$43.00

Monthly Income

$14.33

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HTO's current dividend yield?
SJW Group (HTO) currently has a dividend yield of 3.04%, based on a stock price of $59.82 and an annual dividend of $1.72.
When is HTO's next dividend payment date?
HTO's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-11 and the next payment date is 2026-06-01. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does HTO pay in dividends per year?
SJW Group paid $1.68 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has HTO been increasing its dividend?
SJW Group has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 5.59% and a 10-year CAGR of 7.97%.
Is HTO's dividend safe?
SJW Group has a payout ratio of 58.22%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 23.87%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is HTO's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates SJW Group's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for utilities companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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