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CDZI Stock Forecast: Cadiz, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026

$3.47

−1.14% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Cadiz, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $10 — +188.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 10 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap

$291.8M

Ticker Nerd rank

10 / 100

Median analyst target

$10

Analysts covering

Total return, dividends reinvested

+0.3%

−12.4%

YTD

−38.1%

−3.9%

From 52W high

−49.9%

From 52W low

+16.4%

$2.98

$6.92

52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close

Ticker Nerd rank

CDZI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026

10 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Size

Accruals

Momentum

Revisions

Quality

Growth

Issuance

Value

Volatility

Size (63): Smaller than most of the companies we track.

Volatility (0): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

CDZI stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CDZI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says3 analysts

3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell

Low $7Median $10High $15

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +188.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

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.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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. CDZI appears on the weeks it earns a place.

Estimates

CDZI analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year

Analysts raising

Analysts cutting

Fundamentals

Cadiz, Inc. (CDZI) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation

Trailing P/E: −7.2×
Price / sales: 19.6×
Price / book: 18.7×
EV / EBITDA: −16.8×

Growth & margins

Revenue growth (YoY): −44.8%
Earnings growth (YoY): −44.8%
Gross margin: 26.0%
Operating margin: −418.8%
Net margin: −221.4%

Returns & dividend

Return on equity: −111.3%
Return on assets: −10.7%
Dividend yield: —

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

CDZI vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelUtilities - Regulated Water

Company	Market cap	TKN rank
CDZICadiz, Inc.	$291.8M	10
PCYOPure Cycle Corp.	$271.3M	55
GWRSGlobal Water Resources, Inc.	$247.4M	17
ARTNAArtesian Resources Corp.	$369.3M	43
CWCOConsolidated Water Co. Ltd.	$497.5M	69
YORWThe York Water Co.	$532.0M	59
MSEXMiddlesex Water Co.	$1.1B	31

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Cadiz, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest CDZI news & analysis

Cadiz Issues Q2 2026 Letter to Shareholders

PRNewsWire · 14 Aug 2026neutral

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.

Cadiz (CDZI) Reports Q2 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 13 Aug 2026negative

Cadiz reported a second-quarter loss of $0.15 per share, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a $0.10 loss and larger than the $0.11 per-share loss from a year ago. Revenue also missed estimates.

Why it matters — A wider-than-expected loss and revenue miss indicate Cadiz's quarterly results came in below analyst expectations.

Cadiz (CDZI) May Report Negative Earnings: Know the Trend Ahead of Q2 Release

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026negative

Zacks Investment Research reports that Cadiz (CDZI) may post negative earnings in its upcoming Q2 release, noting the company lacks the combination of factors typically associated with an earnings beat. The article prepares investors with key expectations ahead of the report.

Why it matters — CDZI watchers would care because the piece signals that the upcoming quarterly earnings report may disappoint relative to expectations.

Cadiz Executes Guaranteed Maximum Price Construction Contracts for Northern Pipeline Project

PRNewsWire · 28 July 2026positive

Cadiz's affiliate Fenner Gap Mutual Water Company has executed principal construction contracts for the Northern Pipeline conversion project, using a Construction Manager at Risk model that establishes guaranteed maximum prices for pump stations and pipeline replacement.

Why it matters — Execution of guaranteed maximum price contracts advances the Northern Pipeline into the construction phase and supports project financing efforts following federal approval of the right-of-way grant.

Cadiz Inc. Announces CFO Succession

PRNewsWire · 27 July 2026neutral

Cadiz Inc. announced the appointment of Jacinto J. Hernandez as executive vice president of finance and chief financial officer, succeeding Stanley E. Speer, who plans to retire in September 2026.

Why it matters — A CFO succession plan provides clarity on leadership stability and financial stewardship for the company going forward.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CDZI stock

What is the CDZI stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Cadiz, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $10, with estimates ranging from $7 to $15. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CDZI stock a buy right now?

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. 10 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CDZI?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Cadiz, Inc. ranks 10 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 Size (63 of 100).

Will CDZI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +188.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cadiz, Inc. 10 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CDZI stock forecast for 2030?

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: $7 to $15 over the next 12 months.

How has CDZI stock performed over the past year?

Cadiz, Inc. returned -3.9% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Cadiz, Inc. do?

Cadiz Inc. is a U.S.-based water solutions company operating primarily within the regulated water utilities sector.

What is the latest news on CDZI?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 14 Aug 2026): "Cadiz Issues Q2 2026 Letter to Shareholders". 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.

Company

About Cadiz, Inc.

Cadiz Inc. is a U.S.-based water solutions company operating primarily within the regulated water utilities sector. The business focuses on providing clean, reliable, and affordable water through a portfolio of land, water, pipeline, and water filtration assets located in Southern California. Its operations are organized into two main segments. The Land and Water Resources segment encompasses activities tied to extensive properties in the eastern Mojave Desert, including development of the Mojave Groundwater Bank for water supply, storage, and conveyance, as well as agricultural operations on its landholdings. The Water Filtration Technology segment delivers filtration solutions aimed at treating impaired or contaminated groundwater sources, addressing both quality and reliability challenges for end users. Positioned as a specialized participant in the broader utilities landscape, Cadiz Inc. plays a niche role in supporting water infrastructure and resource management for population centers across the Southwestern United States, where water scarcity and quality remain critical long-term issues.

CEO Ms. Susan P. Kennedy · 25 employees · United States · https://www.cadizinc.com