H2O America (SJW) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
27 Oct, 2026Investment and infrastructure
Planned 2026-30 CapEx of $2.7B, up 31% from the prior five-year plan; drivers include pipeline replacement, PFAS treatment, and resiliency investments.
Nearly half of planned CapEx is for distribution, primarily pipe replacement; ~80% qualifies for timely regulatory recovery mechanisms.
Target replacing 1% of distribution pipelines annually, equivalent to nearly $175M in annual investment; 2026 standalone CapEx budget is $483M.
Estimated PFAS compliance CapEx is ~$400M: ~$230M in Connecticut and ~$170M in California, subject to regulatory recovery.
Texas growth and Quadvest
Quadvest purchase price is $540M, including $483.6M for the regulated business and $56.4M for wholesale; closing anticipated October 1, 2026.
Quadvest had more than 59,000 active connections and 98,900 under contract or in development at June 30, 2026; Texas customer share is projected to rise from 8% to 26% by 2029.
Quadvest is expected to be accretive in 2028; a combined Texas general rate case is expected in early 2027, with new rates effective in early 2028.
The Quadvest acquisition, alongside the $2.7B CapEx plan, supports projected 13% rate base CAGR from 2025A.
Earnings and capital
Long-term non-GAAP EPS CAGR target is 6-8%, anchored to 2025 adjusted diluted EPS of $2.99; 2026-30 growth is expected at or above the target range.
Standalone 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance is $3.08-$3.18; Q2 2026 adjusted diluted EPS was $0.72 and YTD was $1.23.
Quadvest dilution could be 10-20% against the standalone 2026 diluted EPS guidance midpoint of $3.13, with financing and D&A costs weighing before the 2027 Texas rate case.
No additional common equity issuance is expected through 2027; $100-200M of debt is still expected for Quadvest, with timing flexible.
Latest events from H2O America
- FY2023 EPS reached $2.68; 2024 guidance is $2.68–$2.78 with $1.6B planned investment.SJW
Q4 2023 - Quadvest closed as acquisition-inclusive FY2026 EPS guidance stood at $2.91–$2.97.SJW
Q3 2026 - Q2 2026 revenue up 6%, net income up 8%, with strong guidance and Quadvest acquisition advancing.SJW
Q2 2026 - Q1 2026 saw steady EPS, strong net income growth, and a $700M equity raise for expansion.SJW
Q1 2026 - Board refreshment, performance-based pay, and ESG-linked incentives highlight this year's proxy.SJW
Proxy filing - Director elections, executive pay, and auditor ratification up for vote at May 2026 meeting.SJW
Proxy filing - Votes on directors, executive pay, and auditor ratification set for May 2026 meeting.SJW
Proxy filing - 2025 adjusted EPS hit $2.99, with record CapEx and major Texas expansion fueling long-term growth.SJW
Q4 2025 - Q3 revenue up 10%, net income up 7%, $252M invested YTD, 2024 guidance reaffirmed.SJW
Q3 2024