NASDAQ$HTO

H2O America · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

SJW Group reported strong financial results for Q4 2024, with significant increases in revenue, net income, and EPS, driven by rate increases and customer growth.

SJW Group delivered a strong performance in Q4 2024, with operating revenue increasing by 15% to $197.8 million and net income rising by 21% to $22.9 million. Diluted EPS reached $0.68, reflecting robust growth driven by rate increases and higher customer usage.

  • Operating revenue increased by 15% to $197.8 million in Q4 2024 compared to the same period last year.
  • Net income for Q4 2024 was $22.9 million, a 21% increase from $18.9 million in Q4 2023.
  • Diluted EPS for Q4 2024 was $0.68, up from $0.59 in the prior-year period.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS for Q4 2024 was $0.74, a 31% increase compared to $0.59 in Q4 2023.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$198M

Previous: $171M+15.5%
EPS (adj)

$0.74

Previous: $0.59+25.4%
Effective Consolidated Income Tax Rate

5.0%

Previous: 9.0%-44.4%
Water Production Expenses

$9.4M

Previous: $0.00
Administrative and General Expenses

$7M

Previous: $0.00
Depreciation and Amortization

$1.7M

Previous: $0.00
Net Income

$22.9M

Previous: $18.9M+21.0%
Operating Income

$43.7M

Previous: $36.5M+19.7%

Revenue & EPS history

SJW Group · Revenue · Quarterly

$198M

Q4 2024+15.5%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 11 of 14 quarters(79%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

SJW Group is introducing 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $2.90 to $3.00 and extending its non-linear long-term diluted EPS growth of 5% to 7% through 2029, anchored off of 2022's diluted EPS of $2.43. The company expects to achieve growth in the top half of the range.

Tailwinds

  • Introducing 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $2.90 to $3.00.
  • Extending non-linear long-term diluted EPS growth of 5% to 7% through 2029.
  • Anticipates achieving growth in the top half of the long-term EPS growth range.
  • Approved settlement agreement in California GRC application, leading to new rates effective January 1, 2025.
  • Authorized $450 million investment in drinking water infrastructure over the next three years in San Jose Water.

Headwinds

  • Guidance is subject to risks and uncertainties outlined in Forward-Looking Statements.
  • Water Conservation Memorandum Account (WCMA) is a temporary revenue protection mechanism.
  • The WCMA is due to a voluntary 15% water reduction request from San Jose Water's water wholesaler.
  • The large reservoir being offline for seismic dam improvements impacts water supply.
  • PFAS treatment installation is subject to regulatory approvals and availability of funding.

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 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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