ARTNA remains a buy due to strong fundamentals, robust Q1 results, and continued infrastructure investments supporting mid-single-digit EPS growth. Shares are undervalued at a 14% discount to fair value, offering a potential 22% total return by June 2026 and 10% annualized over five years. Dividend growth is reliable, with a 29-year streak and a sustainable payout ratio, supporting ongoing increases around 4% annually.
Here is how Artesian Resources (ARTNA) and ENGIE - Sponsored ADR (ENGIY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Artesian Resources offers steady, predictable earnings growth and a 30-year track record of dividend increases. The stock price has been flat for many years while earnings continue to increase. That leads to a more favorable valuation today. Recent quarterly results have been strong despite the underwhelming stock price reaction.
![]() ARTNA In 2 months Estimated | Quarterly | $0.31 Per Share |
![]() ARTNA 4 weeks ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.31 Per Share |
![]() ARTNA 4 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.3 Per Share |
![]() ARTNA 6 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.3 Per Share |
![]() ARTNA 9 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.3 Per Share |
![]() ARTNA 16 May 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.3 Per Share |
5 May 2025 Date | | 0.35 Cons. EPS | 0.53 EPS |
11 Mar 2025 Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
4 Nov 2024 Date | | 0.61 Cons. EPS | 0.66 EPS |
5 Aug 2024 Date | | 0.54 Cons. EPS | 0.52 EPS |
1 Aug 2024 Date | | 0.54 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
![]() ARTNA In 2 months Estimated | Quarterly | $0.31 Per Share |
![]() ARTNA 4 weeks ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.31 Per Share |
![]() ARTNA 4 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.3 Per Share |
![]() ARTNA 6 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.3 Per Share |
![]() ARTNA 9 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.3 Per Share |
![]() ARTNA 16 May 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.3 Per Share |
5 May 2025 Date | | 0.35 Cons. EPS | 0.53 EPS |
11 Mar 2025 Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
4 Nov 2024 Date | | 0.61 Cons. EPS | 0.66 EPS |
5 Aug 2024 Date | | 0.54 Cons. EPS | 0.52 EPS |
1 Aug 2024 Date | | 0.54 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
Regulated Water Industry | Utilities Sector | Ms. Nicholle R. Taylor CEO | NASDAQ (NGS) Exchange | 043113208 Cusip |
US Country | 245 Employees | 16 May 2025 Last Dividend | 3 Jul 2006 Last Split | - IPO Date |
Artesian Resources Corporation is a long-established company, having been founded in 1905, with its headquarters located in Newark, Delaware. The company operates through its subsidiaries, providing a variety of essential services across Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Its primary offerings include the distribution and sale of water, wastewater collection and treatment, and other ancillary services catering to a broad spectrum of customers which includes residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental entities. The company's commitment to delivering vital water and wastewater services underscores its crucial role in the infrastructure and public health sectors in the regions it serves.
Artesian Resources Corporation provides high-quality water services to a diverse range of customers, encompassing residential, commercial, industrial, governmental, municipal, and utility sectors. The company's services are critical for both daily consumption and public & private fire protection across Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
This includes the collection and treatment of wastewater for customers in Delaware, aiming to ensure public health and environmental standards are met through advanced treatment processes and infrastructure management.
Artesian also offers specialized contract services that cater to the operational and billing needs of other water utilities, emphasizing its expertise and flexibility in managing water-related services comprehensively.
The company provides various protection plans covering water, sewer, and internal service lines. These plans are designed to offer peace of mind and protection against unexpected service issues or infrastructural damages to homeowners and businesses.
Apart from treatment services, Artesian engages in broader wastewater management, offering services that encompass the design, construction, and engineering aspects, ensuring that wastewater systems operate efficiently and comply with regulatory standards.
Artesian owns real estate for operational purposes, including lands for office buildings, water treatment, and wastewater facilities. Additionally, it provides comprehensive storm water management services, which include the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of storm water systems to manage runoff and prevent flooding.