CDZIIndustrials · Pollution & Treatment ControlsThe 3 Wall Street analysts covering Cadiz, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $10 — +174.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 5 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Cadiz, Inc. 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
Accruals (60): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Volatility (0): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CDZI, 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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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +174.0% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2018 | B. Riley FBR | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 3 Jan 2017 | B. Riley FBR | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 3 Jan 2017 | B. Riley Securities | Initiates | 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.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Cadiz, Inc. returned −28.4% against +14.8% 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.
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Higher than 8% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 1% 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.
Cadiz, Inc. has a market value of $322.2M and an enterprise value of $436.4M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $11.8M. The latest quarter shrank 76.3% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$36.8M, a −311.0% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$31.2M.
Cadiz, Inc. spent $5.1M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: −7.9×; forward P/E: −7.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Cadiz, Inc. employs 31 people — $382K of revenue per employee.
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Cadiz entered into an agreement for a registered direct offering of 5 million common shares at $4.20 per share, generating $21 million in gross proceeds. The company said it will use the proceeds to advance development of the Mojave Groundwater Bank.
Why it matters — The offering provides funding for development of Cadiz’s proposed groundwater storage and supply project.
Zacks Investment Research added Cadiz, Inc. (CDZI), along with CANG and CNSY, to its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list on October 22, 2026.
Why it matters — CDZI watchers may note the company’s addition to Zacks’ Strong Sell list.
Zacks Investment Research added Cadiz, Inc. (CDZI) to its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list on October 15, 2026, alongside CNSY and CNTX.
Why it matters — The item reports a Strong Sell ranking for CDZI, which is relevant to investors following the company.
Cadiz, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend on its 8.875% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock for Q3 2026. The announcement was made by the California water solutions company on Sept. 25, 2026.
Why it matters — This confirms the company's continued payment of scheduled dividends to preferred shareholders, relevant to investors tracking Cadiz's cash distributions.
Cadiz, Inc. announced the availability of a new quarterly letter to shareholders from CEO Susan Kennedy, issued after the company filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the SEC. The letter reviews recent developments, milestone achievements, and progress on the company's key initiatives, alongside an updated investor presentation.
Why it matters — This provides CDZI watchers with management's own update on recent progress and milestones following the quarterly financial filing.
The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Cadiz, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $10, with estimates ranging from $6 to $15. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 3 analysts covering Cadiz, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Cadiz, Inc. 5 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 4 Nov 2026, Cadiz, Inc. ranks 5 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 Accruals (60 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +174.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cadiz, Inc. 5 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Cadiz, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CDZI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $6 to $15 over the next 12 months.
Cadiz, Inc. returned -28.4% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Cadiz Inc. is a California-based water solutions company focused on developing and operating water supply, storage, conveyance, and treatment assets.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 29 Oct 2026): "Cadiz Raises $21 Million in Registered Direct Offering". Cadiz entered into an agreement for a registered direct offering of 5 million common shares at $4.20 per share, generating $21 million in gross proceeds. The company said it will use the proceeds to advance development of the Mojave Groundwater Bank.
Cadiz Inc. is a California-based water solutions company focused on developing and operating water supply, storage, conveyance, and treatment assets. Cadiz Inc. serves public agencies, utilities, agricultural users, and commercial customers through a portfolio that includes groundwater storage and recovery projects, pipeline infrastructure, and water filtration technology for impaired or contaminated groundwater. Its operations are centered in Southern California and the eastern Mojave Desert, where it manages land and water resources that support sustainable water delivery and agricultural uses. The company’s business is organized around land and water resources as well as water filtration technology, making it a specialized participant in the regional water infrastructure market.
CEO Ms. Susan P. Kennedy · 31 employees · United States · https://www.cadizinc.com
