H2o America (HTO) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
H2o America (HTO) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, HTO is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
H2o America is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $2.45B. It ranks number 5 by market capitalization among the 11 Water Supply issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/B Ratio of 1.43x is the lowest of the 11 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for HTO 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 ≥ +1.2%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.6%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How HTO ranks among 4004 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
H2o America (HTO) 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 | HTO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.45B | 5/11 |
| P/E Ratio | 24.94x | 2/8 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.43x | 11/11 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.31% | 8/10 |
| EPS | $2.92 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $40.95 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $19.51 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | HTO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 5.7% | 8/10 |
| ROA | 2.0% | 8/10 |
| ROIC | 3.5% | 8/11 |
| Operating Margin | 21.9% | 6/10 |
| Net Margin | 12.9% | 5/9 |
| EBT Margin | 14.4% | 8/10 |
| Tax Rate | 10.5% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | HTO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.02x | 2/11 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.92x | 5/12 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.92x | 6/12 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.0x | 8/11 |
| Working Capital | $163M | 1/11 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | HTO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $245M | 4/11 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 30.9% | 2/10 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | HTO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.15x | 6/11 |
| Receivables Turnover | 13.2x | 5/11 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 395.9x | 1/7 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 28 days | 7/11 |
Income Statement
| Metric | HTO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $816M | 4/11 |
| Operating Income | $179M | 5/11 |
| Net Income | $105M | 4/10 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | HTO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.35 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 46.2% | 9/9 |
| Shares Outstanding | 42M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $323M | 6.0% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $153M | 2.9% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $62M | 1.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $3.52B | 65.7% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $97M | 1.8% of assets |
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H2o America (HTO) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as H2o America (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 |
|---|---|---|
| HTO H2o America | ▶ | $2.45B |
| 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 |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | ▲ | $1.01B |
| CWCO Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. | ▲ | $485M |
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | ▲ | $349M |
| 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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H2o America (HTO) stock forecast FAQ
What is the H2o America (HTO) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, HTO is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are H2o America stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for HTO 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 H2o America forecasts updated?
H2o America 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 H2o America's industry peers?
13 issuers in our coverage, HTO 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), Middlesex Water Co (MSEX), Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO).
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.