Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA)

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Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) is up 5.1% since the beginning of the year. At $33 per share, ARTNA is trading 6.6% below its 52-week high of $35. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ARTNA shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $921.

Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) has returned 5.13% so far this year and -1.37% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ARTNA has returned 4.10% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 24, 1996, ARTNA's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +21.2%, while the worst month was Feb 2000 at -19.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ARTNA closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 15, 2000 with a return of +14.3%, while the worst single day was May 19, 2023 at -12.0%.

Artesian Resources Corporation has an annualized alpha of 10.75%, beta of 0.29, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 28, 1996.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (42.81%) than losses (22.09%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.29 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.04 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.04 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ARTNA ranks 34 for risk / return — below 34% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Artesian Resources Corporation provided a 3.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.25 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 29 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Artesian Resources Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Artesian Resources Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Artesian Resources Corporation was 49.39%, occurring on Jan 22, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Artesian Resources Corporation drawdown is 41.15%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Artesian Resources Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Artesian Resources Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.