Market Cap
$303.1M
CDZI
CADIZ INC
$3.80 ▲ +2.70%
Prev close $3.70Market cap$303.1M
12-mo target$10.33 (+171.9%)
Insider Buying Cluster (2 insiders)16 New Institutional Positions11 Institutional Exits Traditional Energy
Snapshot
The big-picture read on CDZI right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Small Cap
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$104.8M
Inst. Activity
16 buys / 11 sells
Insider Activity
$507.8K buy / $10.8K sell
Insider Net $
$496.9K
SEC Reports
4
Price chart 30d -6.6%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Sep 30, 2026 short_volume
Short Volume: CDZI — 59.9% short (0.6M / 1.0M)
Short: 573,945 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 957,815 | Short Ratio: 59.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool
Sep 9, 2026 Insider
Hernandez Jacinto J was granted 800,000 shares
Chief Financial Officer
Sep 9, 2026 Insider
Jul 27, 2026 SEC Hernandez Jacinto J was granted 800,000 shares
Chief Financial Officer
Cadiz Inc. announced a planned CFO succession: Jacinto J. Hernandez will become CFO effective September 1, 2026, replaci
8-K — Impact 3/10
Cadiz Inc. received an effective Right-of-Way Grant from the BLM to convert its 220-mile Northern Pipeline to water conv
8-K — Impact 6/10
Jul 1, 2026 Insider
O'Hara David Mark was granted 4,464 shares
Director @ $4.20 ($18.7K)
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
BlackRock, Inc. — ADD
5,135,402 shares ($21.5M)
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC — DOUBLED
765,170 shares ($3.2M)
Analyst ratings buy % +1.1%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2017 | B. Riley Securities | INITIATE | Buy | 54% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88% |
Price targets
Where 3 covering analysts think CDZI trades over the next 12 months.
$10.33 +171.9% upside Strong Buy
Current$3.80 Low$6.00 Median$10.00 High$15.00 3 analysts
$6.00$15.00
Analyst rating None as of Oct 2, 2026
Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
4 SEC filing reports analyzed · 2 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 2 neutral · avg impact 4.5/10.
NEUTRAL8-K3/10
Cadiz Inc. announced a planned CFO succession: Jacinto J. Hernandez will become CFO effective Septem
Jul 27, 2026
BULLISH8-K6/10
Cadiz Inc. received an effective Right-of-Way Grant from the BLM to convert its 220-mile Northern Pi
Jul 15, 2026
NEUTRALINST-CLUSTER3/10
Five institutional investors increased their CDZI positions in Q4 2025, with aggregate holdings risi
Jun 11, 2026
BULLISHINST-CLUSTER6/10
Three major passive institutions — Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and UBS — significantly increased th
Feb 28, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Sep 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CDZI — 59.9% short (0.6M / 1.0M)
Short: 573,945 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 957,815 | Short Ratio: 59.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Aug 20, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CDZI — 80.3% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 421,798 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 525,119 | Short Ratio: 80.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Aug 11, 2026
earnings_calendar
CDZI Q2 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-08-11
Jul 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CDZI — 68.6% short (0.6M / 0.9M)
Short: 598,601 | Exempt: 10 | TRF Vol: 872,486 | Short Ratio: 68.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jul 16, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CDZI — 57.0% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 354,704 | Exempt: 27,258 | TRF Vol: 621,856 | Short Ratio: 57.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $-0.14 | $-0.14–$-0.13 | -35.0% | -26.6% | 0↑ 2↓ | $0.0B | 2 |
| Next Q | $-0.14 | $-0.15–$-0.14 | -11.5% | -27.9% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.0B | 2 |
| Current FY | $-0.56 | $-0.56–$-0.55 | -15.6% | -23.3% | 0↑ 2↓ | $0.0B | 2 |
| Next FY | $-0.53 | $-0.56–$-0.50 | 4.5% | -5.0% | 0↑ 2↓ | $0.0B | 2 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $-0.135 | — |
| 7d ago | $-0.130 | -0.005 |
| 30d ago | $-0.107 | -0.028 |
| 60d ago | $-0.103 | -0.032 |
| 90d ago | $-0.103 | -0.032 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own CDZI (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $104.8M total value (25,071,339 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: BlackRock,, BANK, BARCLAYS. Net buying activity: 16 institutions added/increased vs 11 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 5,135,402 | $21.5M | 20.5% | ADD +34.1% |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 3,518,928 | $14.7M | 14.0% | — |
| BARCLAYS PLC | 3,469,347 | $14.5M | 13.8% | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2,473,582 | $10.3M | 9.9% | — |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1,481,764 | $6.2M | 5.9% | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | 1,407,369 | $5.9M | 5.6% | — |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 1,005,149 | $4.2M | 4.0% | ADD +65.2% |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 765,170 | $3.2M | 3.1% | DOUBLED +131.7% |
| Invesco Ltd. | 509,566 | $2.1M | 2.0% | — |
| NORTHERN TRUST CORP | 498,887 | $2.1M | 2.0% | — |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | ADD | 3,828,287 | 5,135,402 | +34.1% | $21.5M |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | DOUBLED | 330,271 | 765,170 | +131.7% | $3.2M |
| CITIGROUP INC | ADD | 229,573 | 438,003 | +90.8% | $1.8M |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 149,160 | 249,884 | +67.5% | $1.0M |
| NOMURA HOLDINGS INC | ADD | 182,017 | 235,837 | +29.6% | $985.8K |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | TRIM | 315,293 | 235,449 | -25.3% | $984.2K |
| ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. | DOUBLED | 70,890 | 150,959 | +112.9% | $741.2K |
| Squarepoint Ops LLC | DOUBLED | 43,449 | 127,578 | +193.6% | $533.3K |
| BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL MARKETS | ADD | 67,649 | 112,522 | +66.3% | $470.3K |
| MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC | TRIM | 155,615 | 79,504 | -48.9% | $332.3K |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
12 insiders, 26 transactions. Net $496.9K — $507.8K bought, $10.8K sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Hernandez Jacinto J | Chief Financial Officer | AWARD | 800,000 | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Hernandez Jacinto J | Chief Financial Officer | AWARD | 800,000 | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2026 | O'Hara David Mark | Director | AWARD | 4,464 | $4.20 | $18.7K |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Lloyd Barbara A | Director | AWARD | 1,116 | $4.20 | $4.7K |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Dreyfus Maria S. | Director | AWARD | 4,464 | $4.20 | $18.7K |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Dreyfus Maria S. | Director | AWARD | 6,103 | $4.10 | $25.0K |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Lombard Kenneth T | Director | AWARD | 6,103 | $4.10 | $25.0K |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Echaveste Maria | Director | AWARD | 6,103 | $4.10 | $25.0K |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Polanco Richard Garcia | Director | AWARD | 6,103 | $4.10 | $25.0K |
| Jun 30, 2026 | O'Hara David Mark | Director | AWARD | 3,052 | $4.10 | $12.5K |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for CDZI.
Shares short
9,555,608
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
+3.5%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
10.9
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈11.3%
Estimate — not % of float
All CDZI filing & press-release reports (4)
- 8-K reportJul 27, 2026
- 8-K reportJul 15, 2026
- INST-CLUSTER reportJun 11, 2026
- INST-CLUSTER reportFeb 28, 2026