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HTO

H2O America

HTO45 yrs growth

Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Water · Stock · quarterly payer

$57.30

Fairly valued · +7% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

3.07%

Annual Dividend

$1.72

Payout Ratio

61%

5-Yr Growth

5.6%

Ex-Date

Aug 10, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about HTO's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 16, 2026, H2O America (HTO) has a forward dividend yield of 3.07%, based on an annual dividend of $1.72 per share and a share price of $57.30.
  • As of Oct 16, 2026, HTO's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (90 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, H2O America (HTO) has raised its dividend for 45 consecutive years as of Oct 16, 2026, which makes it a Dividend Aristocrat by the 25-year definition. The company's own count can be longer, because SmarterDividends' payment records for most companies begin around 1970.
  • HTO has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • HTO's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 10, 2026, for a dividend of $0.44 per share.
  • As of Oct 16, 2026, HTO pays out 61% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • HTO's dividend has grown at an average rate of 5.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 16, 2026, HTO's 3.07% yield is 22% above its five-year average yield of 2.51%.
  • As of Oct 16, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for HTO is $61.39 per share, 7% above the $57.30 share price, so HTO screens as fairly valued.
  • H2O America (HTO) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "HTO Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 16, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/HTO

Summary

As of Oct 16, 2026, H2O America (HTO) yields 3.07% ($1.72 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (90/100) and has 45 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is HTO a good dividend stock?

Yes

H2O America (HTO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.07% ($1.72/yr), with 45 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 45 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Strong 5.6% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.07%
Payout Ratio
61%
Annual Dividend
$1.72
5-Yr Avg Growth
5.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 10, 2026
Years of Growth
45
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.32
Market Cap
$2.4B
P/E Ratio
20.2
5-Yr Total Return
-11%
52-Week Range
$43.75 – $67.09
Dividend Safety
A · 90/100
Ever Cut?
No
HTO ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 10, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →HTO dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HTO a good dividend stock?

Yes. H2O America (HTO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.07% ($1.72/yr), with 45 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is HTO undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, HTO's fair value is about $61.39 versus a $57.30 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+7% vs. fair value).

Is HTO's dividend safe?

HTO has a dividend-safety grade of A (90/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 45-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is HTO's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for HTO is about $61.39 per share, roughly 7% above the current $57.30 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is HTO a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data HTO screens as "yes" and fairly valued. H2O America (HTO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.07% ($1.72/yr), with 45 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will HTO cut its dividend?

HTO earns a dividend-safety grade of A (90/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does HTO pay a dividend?

Yes. H2O America pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.72 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.07%.

What is HTO's dividend yield?

As of Oct 16, 2026, HTO's forward dividend yield is 3.07%, based on a $1.72 annual dividend and a $57.30 share price.

What is HTO's dividend per share?

As of Oct 16, 2026, HTO pays $1.72 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is HTO's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 16, 2026, HTO's payout ratio is 61% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has HTO grown its dividend?

As of Oct 16, 2026, HTO has increased its dividend for 45 consecutive years.

When is the next HTO ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 16, 2026, HTO's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 10, 2026, for $0.44 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.72 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$43.00
Annual$172.00
Monthly avg$14.33

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