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American States Water (AWR) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

American States Water (AWR) recently increased its dividend by 8.2%, extending a 72 year streak of annual dividend raises. For income focused investors, this long record continues to draw attention to the stock. Alongside the dividend increase, American States Water’s share price has moved steadily higher, with a 30 day share price return of 4.34% and a 90 day gain of 17.61%. Over the past year, total shareholder return of 22.81% points to momentum that income investors are watching...

American States Water has quietly been increasing its dividend for over 70 years.

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) is not exactly a household name among dividend investors, but its latest dividend increase shows why it deserves more attention. On July 28, 2026, the company’s board approved an 8.2% increase in the quarterly payout, raising it to $0.5455 per share from $0.5040. That gives investors an annualized dividend of […]

AWR's 72-year dividend growth streak, stronger cash flow and regulated growth opportunities support its long-term payout strategy.

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American States Water Company recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing sales rising to US$181.29 million and net income to US$43.27 million, alongside a higher quarterly dividend of US$0.5455 per share approved in July 2026. The combination of stronger earnings, driven by new customer rates and higher consumption, and an 8.2% annualized dividend increase underscores how regulatory decisions and capital deployment are shaping American States Water’s cash generation and...

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SAN DIMAS, Calif., August 05, 2026--American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) today reported basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $1.10 and $1.09, respectively, for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, as compared to basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.87 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $0.22 per fully diluted share or 25.3%, primarily generated from higher earnings at the water utility segment resulting largely from, among other factors, the implementation o

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SAN DIMAS, Calif., July 29, 2026--On July 28, 2026, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved an increase in the company’s third quarter cash dividend to $0.5455 per share from $0.5040 per share on the common shares of the company. The annualized dividend rate after this increase is $2.182 per share, which represents an 8.2% increase from the current annualized dividend rate of $2.016 per share. This action marks the 361st consecutive dividend payment by the com

SAN DIMAS, Calif., July 20, 2026--American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced that on July 13, 2026, its regulated water utility subsidiary, Golden State Water Company (GSWC) and the Public Advocates Office (Cal Advocates) at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) filed a joint motion to adopt a settlement agreement between GSWC and Cal Advocates that would approve the asset acquisition of a new water system that serves almost 900 customer connections. In January 2026, GSWC had

American States Water (AWR) is back on investors’ radar after highlighting its dividend track record and expectations for 2026 earnings growth. This is prompting a closer look at how its payout and profitability metrics line up today. See our latest analysis for American States Water. At a share price of $84.51, American States Water has a 30 day share price return of 8.67% and a year to date share price return of 16.95%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 14.78% and 5 year total...

American States Water (NYSE:AWR) continues its record of consecutive annual dividend increases. The company is also associated with projections for solid earnings growth. These developments reinforce its profile as an income focused utility stock for long term investors. American States Water, a regulated water and electric utility, has built a reputation around consistent dividend increases and steady operations. For investors who care about income reliability, the ongoing string of...

American States Water stock has gained 17.0% year to date, yet its valuation picture is split, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate pointing to upside while earnings-based multiples suggest the shares are already pricing in a premium. Year to date, American States Water is up 17.0%, which puts fresh attention on whether recent gains are already baking in most of the upside. For a regulated utility business, expectations around long term cash flow visibility can support...

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does American States Water (AWR) have what it takes? Let's find out.

SAN DIMAS, Calif., July 09, 2026--American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced today that it has been named on the list of TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 and is one of only two investor-owned water utilities on the list. Companies are ranked by the following criteria: Financial Performance, Employee Satisfaction, and Sustainability Transparency.