Artesian Resources Corp (ARTNA) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Artesian Resources Corp (ARTNA) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Artesian Resources Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Artesian Resources Corp is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $349M. It ranks number 8 by market capitalization among the 11 Water Supply issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/E Ratio of 14.76x is the lowest of the 8 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for ARTNA is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.6%, strong sell < -1.7% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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Artesian Resources Corp (ARTNA) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Water Supply peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | ARTNA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $349M | 8/11 |
| P/E Ratio | 14.76x | 8/8 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.72x | 4/11 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.71% | 2/10 |
| EPS | $2.24 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $12.39 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $11.32 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-1.76 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | ARTNA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 10.1% | 2/10 |
| ROA | 3.0% | 6/10 |
| ROIC | 7.4% | 3/11 |
| Tax Rate | 26.4% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | ARTNA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.01x | 5/11 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.89x | 4/7 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.75x | 10/12 |
| Financial Leverage | 3.32x | 3/12 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.7x | 5/11 |
| Working Capital | $450K | 5/11 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | ARTNA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $40M | 7/11 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$18M | 3/6 |
| Capital Spending | -$58M | 4/6 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 11.0% | 8/10 |
| FCF/Sales | -15.6% | 3/6 |
| CapEx/Sales | 50.0% | 3/6 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | ARTNA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.28x | 2/11 |
| Receivables Turnover | 11.2x | 8/11 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 33.2x | 2/7 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 33 days | 4/11 |
Income Statement
| Metric | ARTNA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $116M | 8/11 |
| Operating Income | $29M | 7/11 |
| Net Income | $12M | 8/10 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | ARTNA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.25 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 55.8% | 4/9 |
| Shares Outstanding | 10M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $31M | 13.7% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $10M | 4.4% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $10M | 4.7% of assets |
| Inventory | $4M | 1.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $96M | 42.9% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $21M | 9.3% of assets |
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Artesian Resources Corp (ARTNA) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Artesian Resources Corp (Water Supply): 13 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | ▲ | $349M |
| AWK American Water Works Company, Inc. | ▶ | $25.84B |
| WTRG Essential Utilities, Inc. | ▶ | $11.15B |
| AWR American States Water Co | ▶ | $3.27B |
| CWT California Water Service Group | ▶ | $2.85B |
| HTO H2o America | ▶ | $2.45B |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | ▲ | $1.01B |
| CWCO Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. | ▲ | $485M |
| CDZI Cadiz Inc | ▲ | $288M |
| PCYO Pure Cycle Corp | ▲ | $271M |
| GWRS Global Water Resources, Inc. | ▲ | $232M |
| EESH Eestech, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| SBS Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo-Sabesp | ▶ | N/A |
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Artesian Resources Corp (ARTNA) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Artesian Resources Corp (ARTNA) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Artesian Resources Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Artesian Resources Corp stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for ARTNA is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Artesian Resources Corp forecasts updated?
Artesian Resources Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Artesian Resources Corp's industry peers?
13 issuers in our coverage, ARTNA included, share the SEC industry code Water Supply. The largest are: American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK), Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG), American States Water Co (AWR), California Water Service Group (CWT), H2o America (HTO), Middlesex Water Co (MSEX).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.