American States Water

American States Water increased its dividend by 8.2%, extending its streak of annual dividend raises to 72 years and maintaining its place among Dividend Kings. The regulated utility serves about 1 million customers through Golden State Water and Bear Valley Electric Services and also operates services at military bases, generating stable cash flows. It plans $185–220 million in capital investments this year and is acquiring additional water systems to support demand and rate-base growth, contributing to an 8.7% CAGR in dividends over the past decade. » Mere på finance.yahoo.com

Shares of American States Water rose to a 52-week high of $90.21; market capitalization is $3.56 billion and the P/E ratio is 24.63. Over the past year the stock is up 19.59%, and year-to-date it is up 25.12%. In Q2/2026 the company beat consensus estimates with EPS of $1.09 (expectation $0.94) and revenue of $181.29 million (expectation $171.64 million), supported by new rates, higher construction activity and improved water-segment performance. AWR has raised its dividend for 33 consecutive years but is currently rated above fair value by InvestingPro. » Mere på de.investing.com

American States Water Company approved an 8.2% quarterly dividend increase to $0.5455, lifting the annualized payout to $2.182 and extending its consecutive dividend-raising record to 72 years. The company reports stable regulated water and electric operations, a growing contracted services segment, and first-quarter diluted EPS up 8.6% year over year. At a forward yield of about 2.49% and a forward P/E of 23.2, the payout ratio is roughly 58%, leaving room for reinvestment while management targets long-term dividend growth above 7% and plans multiyear capital spending to expand the rate base. » Mere på finance.yahoo.com

American States Water reported Q2 2026 earnings of $1.09 per share versus consensus $0.94 and revenue of $181.29 million versus expected $171.64 million. The result was driven by new tariffs, higher construction activity and stronger performance in the water segment. The board raised the quarterly dividend by 8.2% to an annualized $2.182, and management plans no further equity issuance at least through the end of 2029; the regulated utilities plan $185–220 million in investments for 2026. » Mere på de.investing.com

The stock of American States Water rose to a 52-week high of 85.63 USD. Over the past year the price gained 14.39 percent, and performance since the start of the year stands at 18.95 percent. The company reported Q1 2026 earnings per share of 0.76 USD on revenue of 169.19 million USD and completed a share issuance program of 200 million USD. Analyst notes suggest the stock may currently be trading above its fair value; the company has paid a dividend for 56 years and the yield is 2.37 percent. » Mere på de.investing.com