U.S. Water Utilities Stock News

In the past week, A. O. Smith Corporation reported quarterly earnings that exceeded expectations, with total revenue rising 4.4% year-over-year primarily due to increased water heater and boiler sales in North America. Despite the North American gains, a nearly 12% sales decline in China and a cautious updated fiscal 2025 outlook highlight the company's continued vulnerability to international market challenges and weaker new home construction trends. We'll now review how the lowered sales...

On November 11, 2025, Group 1 Automotive announced it had increased its remaining share buyback authorization to US$500 million and affirmed its regular quarterly dividend of US$0.50 per share, scheduled for payment on December 15, 2025. This dual announcement reflects management’s confidence in the company’s financial stability and ongoing commitment to shareholder returns through both dividends and stock repurchases. We’ll explore how Group 1 Automotive’s expanded buyback authorization...

Light & Wonder (OTCPK:LNWO) shares have climbed over the past month, gaining momentum thanks to steady revenue growth and improved net income. Investors are watching recent results closely, curious about what is driving the company’s performance this quarter. See our latest analysis for Light & Wonder. Momentum has clearly picked up for Light & Wonder, with an 18.9% gain in the 1-month share price return sending the stock back into positive territory for the year. While this surge marks a...

On November 10, 2025, Sonoco Products Company announced a consolidation of its Metal Packaging and Rigid Paper Containers under two regional consumer packaging divisions, accompanied by new senior leadership appointments for EMEA/APAC and the Americas. This restructuring reflects Sonoco’s focus on operational efficiency and leadership specialization to address evolving market demands across its global consumer packaging business. We'll now examine how Sonoco's regional business realignment...

In the past week, comments from New York Federal Reserve President John Williams suggested potential room for further interest rate adjustments, raising market expectations of a rate cut at the December Fed meeting. This heightened anticipation of lower interest rates is viewed positively for banks like Provident Financial Services, as it can ease funding costs and support increased loan demand. We’ll now explore how a more accommodative interest rate outlook could shape Provident Financial...

In recent days, UBS initiated coverage of H.B. Fuller with a Neutral rating, highlighting anticipated growth challenges, while Seaport Global Securities upgraded the company’s outlook due to expected margin expansion through pricing and operational improvements. This mix of analyst opinions has brought renewed attention to H.B. Fuller’s shareholder policies, including steady dividends and ongoing share buybacks. With UBS’s focus on growth headwinds and Seaport Global’s margin optimism, we’ll...

Valmont Industries (VMI) delivered quarterly results that surpassed expectations and lifted its adjusted earnings outlook for 2025. The company cited continued strength in utility, telecom, and coatings demand even as agriculture sales softened. See our latest analysis for Valmont Industries. Valmont Industries’ upbeat outlook and strategic push for selective acquisitions have clearly captured investor interest. After surging more than 28% in share price so far this year, with a 1-year total...

Power Integrations recently announced the appointment of Nancy Erba as Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, effective January 5, 2026, following her extensive financial leadership roles at Infinera, Immersion, and Seagate Technology. This transition marks a significant leadership change, bringing to the company a seasoned executive with a strong background in financial oversight and industry board experience. We'll now examine how this addition to the executive team...

Earlier this month, Gates Corporation launched Data Master™ Eco, a next-generation liquid cooling solution designed for hyperscale data centers and high-performance computing, emphasizing sustainability and energy efficiency through an innovative halogen-free and energy-saving manufacturing process. This product introduction not only expands Gates’ portfolio for AI-centric data center infrastructure, but also showcases the company’s commitment to reducing environmental impact in critical...

National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA) shares have had a challenging run over the past year, with a 31% decline in total return. The stock's performance has caught the eye of investors who are looking for value opportunities in the self-storage real estate sector. See our latest analysis for National Storage Affiliates Trust. After a tough stretch, National Storage Affiliates Trust shares have started to show flickers of momentum, with a 1.84% jump in the latest trading session even as the...

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International recently reported strong third-quarter earnings for 2025, fueled by robust sales growth of its lead therapy, Arcalyst, and raised its full-year net sales outlook. An executive share sale and option exercise followed the results, highlighting leadership activity during a period of significant operational momentum within the company. We'll explore how Kiniksa's improved financial guidance and Arcalyst sales momentum could influence its investment narrative...

EZCORP, Inc. announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, reporting revenue of US$336.81 million and net income of US$26.7 million for the fourth quarter, both higher than the same period last year. The company's improvements in basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations point to enhanced profitability and stronger operational performance compared to the prior year. We'll examine how EZCORP's robust year-over-year profit and revenue growth redefines...

Visteon (VC) shares have generated some conversation lately, as the stock has slipped about 5% over the past month and nearly 19% in the past 3 months. This performance is notable, especially given the company's solid revenue growth over the past year. See our latest analysis for Visteon. Zooming out from the recent dip, Visteon's share price return has been strong this year. However, momentum has slowed after a big rally, and total shareholder return over the past year stands at 11.4%. The...

Wondering whether Tidewater's current price is a real opportunity or just another headline grabber? You are not alone, as plenty of investors are trying to make sense of the company's value. After a strong rebound of 9.0% over the past month, Tidewater’s stock has dipped 8.5% in the last week, keeping its one-year return just above break-even at 0.4%. Recent news has focused on the company’s global expansion plans and the ongoing volatility in the energy sector, both of...

DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) just revealed a leadership transition along with an accelerated R8 billion growth initiative. The company plans to expand its operations and strengthen its market position in the gold mining sector with this move. See our latest analysis for DRDGOLD. DRDGOLD’s recent leadership shakeup and ambitious growth plan have caught investor attention, helping fuel incredible momentum. The stock's up 193.57% for its year-to-date share price return and has delivered a 177.93% total...

On November 10, 2025, Dr. Richard Heyer informed Renasant Corporation that he will not stand for re-election as a director at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for April 28, 2026. Separately, a recent reduction in Renasant's short interest below peer averages suggests shifting market sentiment and increased investor confidence in the company’s outlook. Given the recent shift in short interest, we'll examine how declining bearish sentiment could influence Renasant's...

JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS) has seen its stock move slightly in recent days, with a 1% uptick over the past day but trailing off nearly 17% over the past month. Investors are now watching for clues on what might come next. See our latest analysis for JBG SMITH Properties. Despite a challenging month with a 17.4% drop in its share price, JBG SMITH Properties is still positive for the year, showing a total shareholder return of nearly 12% over the past twelve months. While recent momentum has...

On November 18, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission approved American States Water Company’s request to defer the cost of capital application for its subsidiary, Golden State Water Company, by one year, keeping in place the current Water Cost of Capital Mechanism and a 7.93% authorized rate of return through December 31, 2027. This extension ensures regulatory stability for the company, allowing for more predictable financial planning at a time when investor concerns about rate...

Webull (BULL) is getting extra attention after its quarterly earnings update showed a big jump in revenue and a swing from loss to profit. The recent launch of its advanced AI tool, Vega, is also generating discussion among investors. See our latest analysis for Webull. After unveiling both a sharp increase in revenue and its new Vega platform, Webull has seen momentum shift rapidly. While investor excitement followed those headlines, the stock’s 1-year total shareholder return is still down...

Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. recently announced strong third-quarter results with revenue of US$156.37 million and net income of US$89.58 million, alongside a proposed follow-on offering of its Series A Blockchain Common Stock, a blockchain-native equity security intended for 24/7 trading on Figure’s alternative trading system. This innovative stock offering blends traditional equity ownership with blockchain-enabled features, including transparent lending capabilities and seamless...

In the past week, Dorman Products launched a redesigned website featuring an upgraded e-commerce platform intended to enhance customer experience and support operational scalability in the automotive parts market. This digital transformation highlights Dorman's continued focus on leveraging technology to meet rising aftermarket demand created by the aging U.S. vehicle fleet. We'll explore how the new e-commerce platform may reinforce Dorman Products' margin expansion efforts and long-term...

Republic Services recently reported third-quarter results that fell short of analysts’ sales volume and revenue estimates, even as management reiterated a commitment to sustainable and profitable growth. Despite not meeting revenue expectations, the company’s ongoing strategic execution appears to have bolstered investor confidence in its long-term outlook. With management reaffirming its strategy after a weaker quarter, we’ll explore how this shapes Republic Services’ overall investment...

Hope Bancorp (HOPE) shares edged higher in recent trading, drawing some attention given the stock’s steady performance over the past week and slight uptick today. Investors seem interested to see how these movements line up with the company’s underlying fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Hope Bancorp. While today’s slight bump brought Hope Bancorp’s share price to $10.35, this follows a choppier ride in recent months, with its year-to-date share price return standing at -13.61%...

Following comments from New York Federal Reserve President John Williams suggesting the potential for a near-term rate cut, investor sentiment in regional banks, including Cadence Bank, improved sharply despite ongoing concerns about loan quality in the sector. An interesting insight is that Cadence Bank's short interest recently decreased and now sits below the peer average, signaling comparatively lower bearish positioning among investors. We'll explore how the surge in rate cut optimism...