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California Water Service (CWT) Q3 2026 vs Q2 2026 (quarter over quarter)
California Water Service's revenue rose $53.1M (+19%) from $278M in Q2 2026 to $331M in Q3 2026. Operating margin 25.0% against 25.5% (-0.5 pts).
California Water Service, Q3 2026: revenue $331M (+5% year over year), operating margin 25.0%, net earnings $65.4M, operating cash flow $149M. The chart draws each line against Q2 2026, the increases inside each band.
Margins
| Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 25.0% | 25.5% | -0.5 pts |
| Net margin | 19.7% | 20.3% | -0.6 pts |
Every line
| Line | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $331M | $278M | $53.1M | +19% |
| Other income, net | $1.1M | $1.1M | −$86K | -8% |
| Operating profit | $82.7M | $70.9M | $11.8M | +17% |
| Costs & expenses | $248M | $207M | $41.3M | +20% |
| Pre-tax earnings | $83.7M | $72.0M | $11.7M | +16% |
| General & admin | $35.0M | $36.2M | −$1.2M | -3% |
| Other operating costs | $213M | $171M | $42.6M | +25% |
| Net earnings | $65.4M | $56.5M | $8.9M | +16% |
| Income tax | $18.3M | $15.6M | $2.8M | +18% |
| Depreciation & amortization | $35.4M | $30.0M | $5.4M | +18% |
| Share-based compensation | $700K | $1.7M | −$1.0M | -59% |
| Working capital & other | $47.7M | −$24.6M | $72.3M | — |
| Operating cash flow | $149M | $63.6M | $85.7M | +135% |
Questions
How much did California Water Service's revenue grow quarter over quarter in Q3 2026?
California Water Service's revenue rose $53.1M (+19%) from $278M in Q2 2026 to $331M in Q3 2026. Operating margin 25.0% against 25.5% (-0.5 pts).