American States Water Company is a regulated utility with strong dividend growth, a 71-year increase streak, and a nearly decade-high 2.63% yield. Favorable CPUC rate case resolutions, expanding water/wastewater connections, and long-term military installation contracts underpin robust top- and bottom-line growth for AWR. AWR is undervalued at ~$75.10, trading at ~20.3x 2026E EPS versus a fair value estimate of $85.10 (23x), with consensus EPS growth to $3.70 in 2026.
American States Water (AWR) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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?
AWR gains from a growing customer base, newly approved rates and planned $185-$225M utility capex in 2026, while military contracts and system expansions support growth.
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?
We are looking at a screening process to sort out and look for some potential opportunities in the elite group known as the dividend kings. Dividend growers can help investors combat the erosion of buying power caused by inflation and combat potential dividend cuts, to help continue to grow longer-term cash flow. Today, we are looking at 25 opportunities, but more specifically at 2 different names as interesting names worth investors' attention.
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American States Water Company (AWR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
AWR posts a 32% jump in Q4 EPS and double-digit revenue growth, while Contracted Services earnings surge on higher construction activity.
As we head into 2026, there is always some buzz around the repositioning of portfolios and looking for the best opportunities. I tend to always be on the hunt for opportunities throughout the year, but the start of a new year does mean additional contributions to my Roth IRA. As I'm sitting on a sizeable cash balance already for the next correction or pullback, I'm putting some of this additional capital to work right away.
American States Water can build on its already unbelievable dividend growth streak, going back to the Eisenhower administration. The regulated utility's fundamentals support mid-single-digit annual diluted EPS growth over the next few years. AWR's interest coverage ratio through Q3 2025 was above 5, which is a testament to its financial strength.
American States Water benefits from new regulated rates, while rising demand from an expanding customer base will support stable earnings growth.