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CDZICadiz Inc.
$4.08$343M
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CDZI logoCadiz Inc.(CDZI)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

CDZI•NASDAQ•Utilities
$4.08
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorUtilitiesIndustryWater UtilitiesSub-IndustryWater Rights and Resource Development
AboutCadiz Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a natural resources development company in the United States. It engages in the water resource and agricultural development activities in San Bernardino County properties. The company owns approximately 35,000 acres of land in the Cadiz and Fenner valleys of eastern San Bernardino County; and approximately 11,000 acres of land in the eastern Mojave Desert portion of San Bernardino County. It is also involved in the cultivation of lemons, and spring and fall plantings of vegetables and grains. Cadiz Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.Show more
  • Revenue$16M+69.8%
  • EBITDA-$24M-9.6%
  • Net Income-$34M-9.6%
  • Free Cash Flow-$32M-40.2%
  • EBITDA Margin-147.01%+35.4%
  • Net Margin-209.21%+35.4%
  • ROE-119.3%-41.6%
  • Interest Coverage-2.75+3.7%
  • Debt/Equity4.48+77.2%

CDZI Price & Volume

Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Persistent Operational Burn Masks Asset Monetization Risks

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Regulatory and liquidity dependence

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • Cadiz Inc.
  • operates as a speculative water project developer rather than a traditional regulated utility, evidenced by its inability to generate positive net income or consistent operating cash flow.
  • The company's reliance on external capital to fund both its $5.8 million quarterly free cash flow deficit and its dividend payments suggests a precarious financial position.
  • Investors should monitor the company's ability to secure long-term conveyance agreements, as the current $99.7 million in net PPE lacks the guaranteed recovery mechanisms typical of the regulated water sector.

Verdict Logic

the company's consistent net losses, which reached $8.6 million in 2026Q1, indicate a lack of sustainable earnings power to support its current valuation.

CDZI Growth Metrics

Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years48.92%
5 Years97.64%
3 Years121.51%
TTM31.03%

Profit CAGR

10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM2.07%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM16.36%

Return on Capital

10 Years-18.5%
5 Years-19.33%
3 Years-20.63%
Last Year-20.66%

CDZI Recent Earnings

Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 0/12 qtrs (0%)●Beat Revenue 5/12 qtrs (42%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 14, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.12-20.0%
$0.10
Rev
$3M-29.7%
$5M
Q2 2026
Mar 31, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.13-18.2%
$0.11
Rev
$5M+6.3%
$5M
Q2 2026
Mar 30, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.13-18.2%
$0.11
Rev
$5M+6.3%
$5M
Q2 2026
Mar 27, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.11+0.0%
$0.11
Rev
$5M+0.0%
$5M
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestMay 14, 2026
$0.12vs $0.10-20.0%
$3Mvs $5M-29.7%
Q2 2026Mar 31, 2026
$0.13vs $0.11-18.2%
$5Mvs $5M+6.3%
Q2 2026Mar 30, 2026
$0.13vs $0.11-18.2%
$5Mvs $5M+6.3%
Q2 2026Mar 27, 2026
$0.11vs $0.11+0.0%
$5Mvs $5M+0.0%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

Latest CDZI News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Cadiz Inc. (CDZI)

PRNewsWire·3 days ago
El Distrito de Riego y Drenaje del Centro de Arizona obtiene hasta 10,000 pies-acre por año de nuevo suministro de agua del Banco de Aguas Subterráneas de Mojave

/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- El Distrito de Riego y Drenaje del Centro de Arizona (CAIDD, por sus siglas en inglés) y Cadiz, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI, CDZIP)

PRNewsWire·5 days ago
Central Arizona Irrigation and Drainage District Secures Up to 10,000 Acre-Feet Per Year of New Water Supply from Mojave Groundwater Bank

CAIDD and Cadiz Inc. execute MOU for new water supplies to support   long-term water reliability in Arizona   PHOENIX and CADIZ, Calif., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Arizona Irrigation and Drainage District ("CAIDD") and Cadiz, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI, CDZIP) today announced execution of a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") for the purchase and sale of up to 10,000 acre-feet per year ("AFY") of new water supply from Cadiz's Mojave Groundwater Bank in San Bernardino County, California.

PRNewsWire·Jun 22, 2026
Cadiz Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend for Q2 2026 on Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock

LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadiz, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI / CDZIP) ("Cadiz," the "Company"), a California water solutions company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the following cash dividend on the Company's 8.875% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock"). Holders of Series A Preferred Stock will receive a cash dividend equal to $550.00 per whole share.

Seeking Alpha·Jun 18, 2026
Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Cadiz Inc. (CDZI)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
CDZI logoCDZICadiz Inc.Current
$4.08$343.07M-8.5069.79%-209.21%-119.3%1.54%
MSEX logoMSEXMiddlesex Water Company
$55.82$1.04B23.651.47%22.07%9.07%—
YORW logoYORWThe York Water Company
$30.51$439.71M21.953.37%—8.89%—
ARTNA logoARTNAArtesian Resources Corporation
$34.13$352.37M15.444.62%20.31%9.36%—
CWCO logoCWCOConsolidated Water Co. Ltd.
$28.67$458.73M25.15-1.41%13.5%7.67%—
GWRS logoGWRSGlobal Water Resources, Inc.
$7.03$202.21M63.915.82%3.53%2.37%—

Compare CDZI vs Peers

Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs MSEX

Most directly comparable listed peer for CDZI.

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Peer Set

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CDZI SEC Filings & Documents

Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

May 20, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Feb 4, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Oct 28, 2025·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Mar 31, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Mar 28, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Mar 28, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

May 14, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 13, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 13, 2025·SEC

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CDZI Frequently Asked Questions

Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Cadiz Inc.'s revenue?

Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) reported $15.0M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 2661% increase from $0.5M in 1995.

How fast is Cadiz Inc. growing?

Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) grew revenue by 69.8% over the past year. This is strong growth.

Is CDZI profitable?

Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) reported a net loss of $33.2M for fiscal year 2025.

Dividend & Returns
Does CDZI pay dividends?

Yes, Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.54%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is CDZI's return on equity?

Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) has a return on equity (ROE) of -119.3%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.

What is Cadiz Inc.'s free cash flow?

Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) had negative free cash flow of $27.3M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.

What if you invested $1,000 in CDZI back in 1995?

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