NASDAQ$HTO
H2O America · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported a decrease in net income primarily driven by the delayed decision in SJWC's 2022 GRC proceeding and higher production costs in 2023.
SJW Group's fourth-quarter results saw a decrease in net income, primarily due to the delayed decision in San Jose Water Company's 2022 General Rate Case (GRC) proceeding and increased production costs. While operating revenues remained relatively stable, operating expenses increased, impacting overall profitability.
- Net income for Q4 2023 was $18.9 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, a 43% decrease compared to the same quarter last year.
- Operating revenue for Q4 2023 was $171.3 million, a slight decrease compared to $171.4 million for the same quarter last year.
- Operating expenses for Q4 2023 increased by 11% to $134.8 million, driven by higher water production expenses.
- The company invested $272 million in infrastructure and water supply in 2023, exceeding its capital expenditures guidance.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
SJW Group · Revenue · Quarterly
$171M
Forward guidance
SJW Group anticipates net income per diluted common share to be between $2.68 and $2.78, and regulated infrastructure investments of approximately $332 million in 2024.
Tailwinds
- Net income per diluted common share of $2.68 to $2.78.
- Regulated infrastructure investments of approximately $332 million in 2024
- Company reiterate non-linear long-term diluted EPS growth of 5% to 7%, anchored off 2022's diluted EPS of $2.43.
- Approved agreement, MWC annual revenues will increase by $2.6 million, or 17.6%, effective January 1, 2024.
- On January 1, 2024, new rates went into effect that included a WCCM-adjusted return on equity (ROE) of 10.01%
Headwinds
- The company's adjustment to income tax reserves in 2023 resulted in an increase of $0.14 per diluted share.
- Guidance is subject to risks and uncertainties, including factors outlined in the “Forward Looking Statements” of this release
- Legislative, and general market and economic developments.
- Changes in general economic, political, business and financial market conditions
- Catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, terrorist acts, physical attacks, cyber-attacks, epidemic, or similar occurrences
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2023
+0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.4%
Avg return
30 days after
45%
29 / 64 earnings
Positive
+13.6%
Q3 2016
Best reaction
-8.3%
Q1 2016
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -2.7% | -3.3% | -2.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | -3.4% | -9.4% | -9.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | +6.1% | +3.2% | -1.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | -1.9% | +2.2% | +0.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | -0.4% | -2.7% | -2.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | +5.6% | +3.5% | -0.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | -3.0% | -1.2% | +0.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | -3.1% | -4.8% | -7.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +6.5% | +10.8% | +9.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | -1.7% | -1.9% | -6.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | -0.3% | +1.0% | +0.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +0.7% | +1.1% | -1.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +7.1% | +5.9% | +15.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | +0.8% | +2.7% | +1.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | -2.3% | -5.7% | -1.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | +1.2% | +0.4% | +5.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.3% | +3.5% | -2.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.6% | +2.2% | +1.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.5% | -0.5% | -2.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.1% | -3.9% | -12.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | -1.6% | +2.3% | +4.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +9.5% | +3.9% | -2.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | -2.6% | -1.7% | +8.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -6.9% | -7.9% | -19.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | -1.1% | -2.9% | -3.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | -0.3% | +0.4% | +1.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | -1.0% | -0.6% | +2.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | +0.1% | +1.0% | +3.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | +3.3% | +2.5% | +5.9% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.7% | -4.1% | -14.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +6.4% | +7.9% | +10.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | +6.0% | +5.4% | -3.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | -0.4% | -2.2% | +6.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | -4.3% | +4.2% | +8.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | -4.2% | -5.4% | -7.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | -1.9% | -1.9% | -2.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | +13.6% | +12.8% | +21.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.0% | +1.1% | +9.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | -8.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +5.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +3.7% | — | — |
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