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Best Water Stocks to Buy Now (2024)
Top water stocks in 2024 ranked by overall Zen Score. See the best water stocks to buy now, according to analyst forecasts for the utilities - regulated water industry.

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CWCO
CONSOLIDATED WATER CO LTD
$25.2272,3994.75%24.5025.0727.6230.5329.2543.5851.2841.8197.7194.56-0.91-1.100.200.73
WTRG
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC
$36.091,265,35812.56%35.4935.6835.7236.2136.4352.8988.1687.0292.9896.330.06-0.100.150.85
ARIS
ARIS WATER SOLUTIONS INC
$14.81275,376-21.31%14.1514.4012.9410.6210.2465.0378.9873.6048.8543.660.390.45-0.071.01
YORW
YORK WATER CO
$35.3735,404-20.87%34.7734.8535.3736.3937.7853.3681.8484.4693.8596.77-0.04-0.200.160.83
AWR
AMERICAN STATES WATER CO
$69.91180,375-8.05%68.8769.3271.1674.9278.7149.7185.2583.4990.4994.87-0.43-0.790.360.70
CWT
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP
$47.93398,131-30.42%45.7345.7846.1347.7648.9062.0788.8379.9197.7091.290.22-0.140.360.72
SBS
COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO BASICO DO ESTADO DE SAO PAULO-SABESP
$16.00489,773-30.16%15.7516.0916.0115.5913.8250.3049.2051.4148.2650.70-0.04-0.03-0.011.13
ARTNA
ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP
$34.5022,040-31.99%34.5535.1135.4237.4240.7244.1839.6342.8047.0852.35-0.34-0.33-0.010.48
MSEX
MIDDLESEX WATER CO
$49.1898,57410.79%47.7148.3250.5156.4263.9650.3077.4470.2797.1897.59-0.71-1.070.360.77
AWK
AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY INC
$120.781,057,323-24.16%118.39118.81119.17123.92128.2855.3187.9183.2795.9693.910.23-0.290.520.75
PCYO
PURE CYCLE CORP
$9.5047,828-41.77%9.499.529.659.9110.2748.3640.4141.9864.4268.53-0.03-0.040.010.84
GWRS
GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC
$12.1912,505-53.55%12.1812.3712.5412.5411.8545.2924.7723.3951.8446.52-0.11-0.10-0.010.86
SJW
SJW GROUP
$53.50336,804123.05%53.7254.1255.9059.7662.2242.4272.1978.4783.0792.72-0.54-0.770.230.82
CDZI
CADIZ INC
$2.25162,7364.44%2.232.392.612.753.1137.4029.7127.4257.4254.01-0.11-0.110.000.67
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Water Stocks FAQ

What are the best water stocks to buy right now in Apr 2024?

According to Zen Score, the 3 best water utility stocks to buy right now are:

1. Consolidated Water Co (NASDAQ:CWCO)


Consolidated Water Co (NASDAQ:CWCO) is the top water stock with a Zen Score of 58, which is 23 points higher than the water industry average of 35. It passed 21 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Consolidated Water Co has seen its stock return 49.67% over the past year, overperforming other water stocks by 68 percentage points.

2. Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG)


Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) is the second best water stock with a Zen Score of 43, which is 8 points higher than the water industry average of 35. It passed 15 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Essential Utilities has seen its stock lose -16.09% over the past year, overperforming other water stocks by 2 percentage points.

Essential Utilities has an average 1 year price target of $42.00, an upside of 16.38% from Essential Utilities's current stock price of $36.09.

Essential Utilities stock has a consensus Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 1 analyst covering Essential Utilities, 0% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 100% have issued a Buy, 0% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

3. Aris Water Solutions (NYSE:ARIS)


Aris Water Solutions (NYSE:ARIS) is the third best water stock with a Zen Score of 42, which is 7 points higher than the water industry average of 35. It passed 18 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Aris Water Solutions has seen its stock return 117.47% over the past year, overperforming other water stocks by 136 percentage points.

Aris Water Solutions has an average 1 year price target of $14.00, a downside of -5.47% from Aris Water Solutions's current stock price of $14.81.

Aris Water Solutions stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 4 analysts covering Aris Water Solutions, 50% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 25% have issued a Buy, 25% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

What are the water stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 11 water stocks that have issued dividends in the past year, the 3 water stocks with the highest dividend yields are:

1. Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG)


Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) has an annual dividend yield of 3.35%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the water industry average of 2.61%. Essential Utilities's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Essential Utilities's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Essential Utilities's dividend payout ratio of 64.9% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

2. Sabesp (NYSE:SBS)


Sabesp (NYSE:SBS) has an annual dividend yield of 3.33%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the water industry average of 2.61%. Sabesp's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% three times in the last 10 years. Sabesp's dividend has not shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Sabesp's dividend payout ratio of 21.8% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

3. Artesian Resources (NASDAQ:ARTNA)


Artesian Resources (NASDAQ:ARTNA) has an annual dividend yield of 3.33%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the water industry average of 2.61%. Artesian Resources's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Artesian Resources's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Artesian Resources's dividend payout ratio of 68.7% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

Why are water stocks down?

Water stocks were down -0.39% in the last day, and up 1.53% over the last week.

We couldn't find a catalyst for why water stocks are down.

What are the most undervalued water stocks?

Based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score, the 3 most undervalued water stocks right now are:

1. California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT)


California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) is the most undervalued water stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. California Water Service Group has a valuation score of 43, which is 10 points higher than the water industry average of 33. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

California Water Service Group's stock has dropped -15.91% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the water industry by 3 percentage points.

2. Middlesex Water Co (NASDAQ:MSEX)


Middlesex Water Co (NASDAQ:MSEX) is the second most undervalued water stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Middlesex Water Co has a valuation score of 43, which is 10 points higher than the water industry average of 33. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Middlesex Water Co's stock has dropped -34.5% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the water industry by -16 percentage points.

3. Aris Water Solutions (NYSE:ARIS)


Aris Water Solutions (NYSE:ARIS) is the third most undervalued water stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Aris Water Solutions has a valuation score of 43, which is 10 points higher than the water industry average of 33. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Aris Water Solutions's stock has gained 117.47% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the water industry by 136 percentage points.

Are water stocks a good buy now?

71.43% of water stocks rated by analysts are a buy right now. On average, analysts expect water stocks to rise by 13.84% over the next year.

What is the average p/e ratio of the utilities - regulated water industry?

The average P/E ratio of the utilities - regulated water industry is 21.61x.
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