SJW Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
5.15%
Last Quarter
$0.71
Past Year
$2.98
Growth Past 5yrs
28.46%
Next Quarter
$0.66
Estimate Next Year
$3.09
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$59.00
6.83% Upside
Mean Price Target
$57.00
3.2% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$55.00
-0.42% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
SJW Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, SJW (NYSE: SJW) reported an actual EPS of $0.708 for the quarter ending on Jul 23, 2025, compared to an estimated $0.65, resulting in a 8.92% surprise. In the prior quarter (Apr 28, 2025), SJW recorded an actual EPS of $0.5 with a 42.86% surprise. See SJW's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
SJW has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Jul 23, 2025 showing a 8.92% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Apr 28, 2025 recorded a 42.86% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2025 | 0.708 | 0.65 | +8.92% |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 0.5 | 0.35 | +42.86% |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 0.74 | 0.55 | +34.55% |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 1.17 | 1.15 | +1.74% |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 0.638 | 0.57 | +11.93% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 0.36 | 0.35 | +2.86% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SJW stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given SJW stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 3 analysts have given their ratings
to SJW out of which
0 analysts have given strong buy call,
2 analysts have given buy call,
1 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$57.00 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 3.2% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for SJW highest price target?
Analysts suggest SJW's stock price would rise to a high of $59.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for SJW over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the SJW stock price could move to $55.00.
What is the average target price for SJW?
SJW stock has an average analyst estimate of $57.00.
At its current price, how far is SJW from its average target price?
SJW shares are currently trading 3.2% above this price target.
What were SJW’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.71 versus consensus estimates of $0.65, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.64.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
SJW's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.66 and $3.09 for the whole year.
What has SJW's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 5.15% EPS growth for SJW in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 28.46% in the past five years.