ARTNAUtilities · Utilities - Regulated WaterTicker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 54 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Artesian Resources Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (85): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Growth (33): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ARTNA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2021 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Initiates | Buy | $55 |
| 25 Oct 2021 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 4 May 2017 | Hilliard Lyons | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 2 Mar 2016 | Baird | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 21 Oct 2015 | Hilliard Lyons | Downgrade | Underperform | — |
| 25 Mar 2015 | Baird | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 7 Apr 2014 | Hilliard Lyons | Upgrade | Long-Term Buy | — |
| 5 Nov 2012 | Hilliard Lyons | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 8 Aug 2012 | Hilliard Lyons | Upgrade | Long-Term Buy | — |
| 10 May 2012 | Hilliard Lyons | Maintains | Long-Term Buy | — |
| 10 May 2012 | HIlliard Lyons | Maintains | Long-Term Buy | — |
| 16 Mar 2012 | Hilliard Lyons | Maintains | Long-Term Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ARTNA appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Artesian Resources Corp. returned +6.9% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
Cheaper than 40% of US stocks
Cheaper than 58% of US stocks
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Artesian Resources Corp. has a market value of $346.7M and an enterprise value of $522.4M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $114.8M. The latest quarter grew 7.4% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $23.3M, a 20.3% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: −$23.6M, after $61.6M of capital spending.
Artesian Resources Corp. spent $12.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026.
Trailing P/E: 14.7×; forward P/E: 16.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.82%, paying out 55% of earnings.
Artesian Resources Corp. employs 272 people — $422K of revenue per employee.
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Artesian Resources announced several leadership changes to align its management structure with the company’s growth and evolving business needs. The changes span technology, administration, operations, and engineering.
Why it matters — ARTNA watchers may want to note changes to leadership across several areas of the company.
Seeking Alpha highlights Artesian Resources as a regulated water utility trading at an 18% discount to fair value. The company reported Q2 2026 revenue growth of 7.4% and diluted EPS growth of 4.9%, supported by temporary rate increases and customer expansion, backed by $25.9 million in H1 2026 capex and a projected 5.3% annual EPS growth through 2028.
Why it matters — ARTNA watchers would care because the article underscores the company's strong growth outlook, robust dividend profile with a 3.7% yield and 31-year growth streak, and its trading discount to fair value.
Artesian Resources Corporation's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.3199 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend is payable August 28, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 17, 2026, representing an annualized dividend of $1.2796 per share.
Why it matters — Shareholders of ARTNA will receive a regular quarterly income payment on August 28, 2026, with the record date for eligibility set for August 17, 2026.
Of the 1 analysts covering Artesian Resources Corp., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Artesian Resources Corp. 54 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Artesian Resources Corp. ranks 54 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (85 of 100).
No analyst covering Artesian Resources Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ARTNA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.
Artesian Resources Corp. returned +6.9% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Artesian Resources Corp. Class A Non-Voting Common Stock is the equity security of Artesian Resources Corporation, a Delaware-based water utility holding company serving residential, commercial, industrial, governmental, and municipal customers across Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 6 Oct 2026): "Artesian Resources Corporation Announces Leadership Changes". Artesian Resources announced several leadership changes to align its management structure with the company’s growth and evolving business needs. The changes span technology, administration, operations, and engineering.
Artesian Resources Corp. Class A Non-Voting Common Stock is the equity security of Artesian Resources Corporation, a Delaware-based water utility holding company serving residential, commercial, industrial, governmental, and municipal customers across Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The company’s core business centers on regulated water distribution, wastewater collection, treatment infrastructure, and related water resource management services. Its operations also support public and private fire protection, making it an important utility provider in the Mid-Atlantic region. Class A Non-Voting Common Stock represents ownership in the company and generally carries economic rights such as dividends and potential appreciation, while not providing voting rights on board elections or other shareholder matters. Artesian Resources Corp. plays a role in essential infrastructure markets where reliable water and wastewater services are critical for households, businesses, and communities.
CEO Ms. Nicholle R. Taylor · 272 employees · United States · https://www.artesianwater.com
