SJW Group
S&P 500HTO/Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Water/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
3.04%
$1.72 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
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
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Very SafeAbout 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%
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