H2o America (HTO) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
H2o America (HTO) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks H2o America outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
H2o America is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $2.41B. It ranks number 6 by market capitalization among the 12 Water Supply issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/B Ratio of 1.31x is the lowest of the 11 peers that report one.
For HTO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 47.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 34.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.0%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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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 | $2.41B | 6/12 |
| P/E Ratio | 19.75x | 7/10 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.31x | 11/11 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.51% | 6/10 |
| EPS | $2.92 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $43.90 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $19.54 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | HTO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 5.7% | 8/11 |
| ROA | 2.0% | 7/9 |
| ROIC | 3.5% | 7/9 |
| Operating Margin | 21.9% | 6/10 |
| Net Margin | 12.9% | 5/10 |
| 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 | 4/10 |
| 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 | 5/9 |
| 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 | 4/11 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | HTO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.45 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 49.7% | 9/9 |
| Shares Outstanding | 42M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 6.3% | 4/9 |
| EPS Growth | -2.7% | 6/10 |
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 (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| HTO H2o America | ▼ | $2.41B |
| AWK American Water Works Company, Inc. | ▼ | $26.82B |
| SBS Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo-Sabesp | ▲ | $21.92B |
| WTRG Essential Utilities, Inc. | ▼ | $11.59B |
| AWR American States Water Co | ▼ | $3.31B |
| CWT California Water Service Group | ▼ | $2.87B |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | ▼ | $1.03B |
| CWCO Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. | ▼ | $452M |
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | ▶ | $345M |
| CDZI Cadiz Inc | ▲ | $328M |
| PCYO Pure Cycle Corp | ▼ | $266M |
| GWRS Global Water Resources, Inc. | ▶ | $230M |
| EESH Eestech, Inc. | ▲ | N/A |
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H2o America (HTO) stock forecast FAQ
What is the H2o America (HTO) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks H2o America 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 H2o America stock predictions?
For HTO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 47.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 34.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% 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. 16, 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), Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo-Sabesp (SBS), Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG), American States Water Co (AWR), California Water Service Group (CWT), Middlesex Water Co (MSEX).
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