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H2O AmericaHTO +0.88%68 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks worse than 50.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for H2O America's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
HTO'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.3 Med: 4 Max: 14
Current: 5.3
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of H2O America was 14.00% per year. The lowest was 2.30% per year. And the median was 4.00% per year.
HTO's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 50.81% of 309
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 5.5
vs HTO: 5.30
During the past 12 months, H2O America's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of H2O America was 1.00. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.57.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
H2O America Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.440000
2026-08-10
2026-08-10
2026-09-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.440000
2026-05-11
2026-05-11
2026-06-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.440000
2026-02-09
2026-02-09
2026-03-02
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.420000
2025-11-10
2025-11-10
2025-12-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
H2O America's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $63.85.
H2O America's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.74.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of H2O America was 3.71%. The lowest was 1.28%. And the median was 1.96%.
Warning Sign:
H2O America stock Dividend Yield % is close to 2-year low.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
H2O America 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
HTO vs CWT, AWR, MSEX: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
H2O America 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O America's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
H2O America 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 5.30% mean?
H2O America (HTO) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 5.30% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, H2O America's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 2.30 to 14.00. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #157 out of 309 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is H2O America's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
H2O America's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 5.30% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.30 to a high of 14.00. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.50. H2O America's value of 5.30% is 3.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #157 out of 309 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #157 out of 309 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places H2O America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.50. H2O America's value of 5.30% is 3.6% below this benchmark. Historically, H2O America's own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 2.30 to 14.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.00 vs. the industry median of 5.50, H2O America has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.50, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. H2O America's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 5.30% is 3.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O America's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.30%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H2O America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America (HTO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.22, compared to a current price of $63.85 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.30%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 4.00 and 3.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 5.50. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H2O America (HTO), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.30% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is H2O America (HTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $63.85 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $54.22.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 5.30% (33% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: $54.22 vs. price of $63.85 (17.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#157 of 309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H2O America is a national investor-owned network of local water and wastewater utilities united by one purpose: delivering clean, high-quality water to the communities it calls home. Across approximately 407,000 water and wastewater service connections, the company invests in critical infrastructure to strengthen the water supply for generations to come. Its single reportable segment provides water utility and utility-related services to its customers.
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