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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
$70.31
-0.6%
$71.19
$66.03
$92.85
$2.63B0.43220,879 shs196,168 shs
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$48.78
-0.6%
$50.58
$45.42
$84.38
$874.29M0.74111,817 shs88,971 shs
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$54.81
-0.6%
$56.07
$51.37
$78.66
$1.77B0.58169,143 shs150,998 shs
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
$35.37
-0.5%
$35.38
$33.32
$45.61
$509.29M0.657,746 shs44,741 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
-0.64%+3.44%+0.17%-6.43%-21.73%
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
-0.61%+4.59%-3.29%-13.77%-35.03%
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
-0.58%+3.24%-1.27%-8.76%-28.96%
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
-0.45%+3.24%+0.17%-0.67%-17.51%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
4.0686 of 5 stars
0.83.04.23.31.63.32.5
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
4.3188 of 5 stars
2.54.04.20.03.83.31.9
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
3.6344 of 5 stars
2.14.04.20.01.91.72.5
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
3.9089 of 5 stars
0.03.04.20.03.72.51.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
1.50
Reduce$77.009.52% Upside
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
3.00
Buy$59.0020.95% Upside
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
2.25
Hold$66.0020.42% Upside
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest SJW, MSEX, YORW, and AWR Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/1/2024
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
Robert W. Baird
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$69.00 ➝ $59.00
2/26/2024
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
Seaport Res Ptn
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
2/23/2024
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
Wells Fargo & Company
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Lower Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$79.00 ➝ $77.00
2/23/2024
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$61.00 ➝ $62.00
(Data available from 4/26/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
$595.70M4.39$4.01 per share17.53$20.99 per share3.35
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$166.27M5.23$3.40 per share14.34$23.75 per share2.05
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$670.36M2.62$6.01 per share9.12$38.62 per share1.42
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
$71.03M7.14$2.47 per share14.33$15.44 per share2.29

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
$124.92M$3.3720.8621.313.7320.97%13.54%4.75%5/7/2024 (Confirmed)
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$31.52M$1.7627.7220.33N/A18.96%7.61%2.68%5/6/2024 (Estimated)
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$84.99M$2.6720.5318.392.6712.68%7.10%2.19%4/29/2024 (Estimated)
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
$23.76M$1.6621.3120.93N/A33.45%11.05%4.28%5/7/2024 (Estimated)

Latest SJW, MSEX, YORW, and AWR Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/7/2024N/A
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
$0.59N/A-$0.59N/AN/AN/A  
3/5/202412/31/2023
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
$0.36$0.42+$0.06$0.42$17.00 million$18.10 million  
2/29/2024Q4 2023
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$0.46$0.32-$0.14$0.32$41.00 million$38.60 million
2/22/2024Q4 23
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
$0.53$0.55+$0.02$0.55$132.00 million$125.20 million    
2/21/202412/31/2023
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$0.60$0.59-$0.01$0.59$161.23 million$171.34 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
$1.722.45%+8.94%51.04%70 Years
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$1.302.67%+6.63%73.86%51 Years
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$1.602.92%+5.90%59.93%57 Years
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
$0.842.37%+4.00%50.60%26 Years

Latest SJW, MSEX, YORW, and AWR Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
1/29/2024
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
Quarterly$0.21082.35%2/28/20242/29/20244/15/2024
2/6/2024
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
quarterly$0.432.3%2/16/20242/20/20243/1/2024
1/29/2024
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
Quarterly$0.32502.29%2/14/20242/15/20243/1/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
1.12
1.24
1.13
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
0.85
1.05
0.98
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
1.24
0.58
0.58
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
0.81
0.86
0.69

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
75.24%
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
79.52%
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
84.29%
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
49.86%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
0.82%
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
1.86%
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
0.60%
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
1.33%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
American States Water stock logo
AWR
American States Water
81537.23 million36.92 millionOptionable
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
35517.81 million17.48 millionOptionable
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
80832.06 million31.87 millionOptionable
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
13014.33 million14.14 millionOptionable

SJW, MSEX, YORW, and AWR Headlines

SourceHeadline
Bird enjoys a bath as water flows down the street during a fire hydrant checkBird enjoys a bath as water flows down the street during a fire hydrant check
msn.com - April 26 at 4:03 AM
Latest Insider Trading Activity: 11 Stocks Executives and Directors are BuyingLatest Insider Trading Activity: 11 Stocks Executives and Directors are Buying
finance.yahoo.com - April 24 at 11:17 AM
Could The Market Be Wrong About The York Water Company (NASDAQ:YORW) Given Its Attractive Financial Prospects?Could The Market Be Wrong About The York Water Company (NASDAQ:YORW) Given Its Attractive Financial Prospects?
finance.yahoo.com - April 22 at 9:57 AM
Opportunity of a lifetime; Get these stocks before it’s too lateOpportunity of a lifetime; Get these stocks before it’s too late
finbold.com - April 19 at 10:29 PM
Opportunity of a lifetime; Get these stocks before its too lateOpportunity of a lifetime; Get these stocks before it's too late
finbold.com - April 19 at 6:51 AM
Time to Pounce: 2 Superb Utility Stocks That Havent Been This Cheap in at Least 10 YearsTime to Pounce: 2 Superb Utility Stocks That Haven't Been This Cheap in at Least 10 Years
fool.com - April 19 at 5:21 AM
York Water Co executive buys shares worth $1,300York Water Co executive buys shares worth $1,300
investing.com - April 18 at 9:24 PM
New York’s water infrastructure faces significant funding challenges, DiNapoli reportsNew York’s water infrastructure faces significant funding challenges, DiNapoli reports
fingerlakes1.com - April 17 at 7:40 AM
Reasons to Add The York Water (YORW) to Your Portfolio NowReasons to Add The York Water (YORW) to Your Portfolio Now
zacks.com - April 16 at 10:05 AM
More Parks funds for NYC water accessMore Parks funds for NYC water access
nydailynews.com - April 13 at 11:13 PM
New bill would block NYC from buying single-use water bottles for staffNew bill would block NYC from buying single-use water bottles for staff
msn.com - April 13 at 6:12 PM
3 Water Stocks to Snap Up Before the Next Shortage3 Water Stocks to Snap Up Before the Next Shortage
investorplace.com - April 10 at 1:48 PM
3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy With $50 Right Now3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy With $50 Right Now
fool.com - April 10 at 4:41 AM
Watch: Water gushes out of New York City skyscraperWatch: Water gushes out of New York City skyscraper
msn.com - April 4 at 10:55 PM
Wild video shows torrent of water bursting out of NYC high-riseWild video shows torrent of water bursting out of NYC high-rise
msn.com - April 4 at 5:52 PM
Water spews from Manhattan high-rise buildingWater spews from Manhattan high-rise building
news.yahoo.com - April 4 at 5:52 PM
York Water (NASDAQ:YORW) Sets New 12-Month Low at $34.86York Water (NASDAQ:YORW) Sets New 12-Month Low at $34.86
marketbeat.com - April 3 at 5:31 PM
York Water: Buy Now For Dividend Growth And StabilityYork Water: Buy Now For Dividend Growth And Stability
seekingalpha.com - April 3 at 7:00 AM
The lineup for 80/35 at Water Works Park will be announced soon. Find out when:The lineup for 80/35 at Water Works Park will be announced soon. Find out when:
yahoo.com - April 2 at 10:55 AM
State Parks warns boaters of cold water ahead of eclipseState Parks warns boaters of cold water ahead of eclipse
msn.com - March 29 at 5:02 PM
Suffolk water authority customers to see nearly 3% rate increase beginning June 1Suffolk water authority customers to see nearly 3% rate increase beginning June 1
newsday.com - March 28 at 11:33 PM
NYPA provides Tuscarora School new water filtration system, ventilatorsNYPA provides Tuscarora School new water filtration system, ventilators
yahoo.com - March 28 at 6:33 PM
NYS Parks Office issues cold water tips for boaters.NYS Parks Office issues cold water tips for boaters.
weny.com - March 28 at 6:33 PM
3 Stocks That Have Paid Dividends for Over 100 Years3 Stocks That Have Paid Dividends for Over 100 Years
finance.yahoo.com - March 21 at 6:41 PM

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Company Descriptions

American States Water logo

American States Water

NYSE:AWR
American States Water Company, through its subsidiaries, provides water and electric services to residential, commercial, industrial, and other customers in the United States. It operates through three segments: Water, Electric, and Contracted Services. The company purchases, produces, distributes, and sells water, as well as distributes electricity. As of December 31, 2022, American States Water Company provided water service to 263,265 customers located throughout 10 counties in the State of California; and distributed electricity to 24,705 customers in San Bernardino County mountain communities in California. The company also provides water and/or wastewater services, including the operation, maintenance, and construction of facilities at the water and/or wastewater systems at various military installations. American States Water Company was incorporated in 1929 and is headquartered in San Dimas, California.
Middlesex Water logo

Middlesex Water

NASDAQ:MSEX
Middlesex Water Company owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems. It operates in Regulated and Non-Regulated segments. The Regulated segment collects, treats, and distributes water on a retail and wholesale basis to residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection customers, as well as provides regulated wastewater systems in New Jersey and Delaware. The Non-Regulated segment provides non-regulated contract services for the operation and maintenance of municipal and private water and wastewater systems in New Jersey and Delaware. Middlesex Water Company was incorporated in 1896 and is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey.
SJW Group logo

SJW Group

NYSE:SJW
SJW Group, through its subsidiaries, provides water utility and other related services in the United States. It operates in Water Utility Services and Real Estate Services segments. The company engages in the production, purchase, storage, purification, distribution, wholesale, and retail sale of water and wastewater services; and supplies groundwater from wells, surface water from watershed run-off and diversion, reclaimed water, and imported water purchased from the Santa Clara Valley Water District. It also offers non-tariffed services, including water system operations, maintenance agreements, and antenna site leases; contracted services, sewer operations, and other water related services to water utilities; and a Linebacker protection plan for public drinking water customers in Connecticut and Maine. In addition, the company provides water service to approximately 232,400 connections that serve approximately one million people residing in portions of the cities of San Jose and Cupertino and in the cities of Campbell, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and the Town of Los Gatos; adjacent unincorporated territories in the County of Santa Clara in the State of California; water service to approximately 141,000 service connections, which serve approximately 461,000 people in 81 municipalities with a service area of approximately 272 square miles in Connecticut and Maine and approximately 3,000 wastewater connections in Southbury, Connecticut; approximately 28,000 service connections that serve approximately 83,000 people in a service area comprising approximately 271 square miles in the region between San Antonio and Austin, Texas; and approximately 950 wastewater connections. Further, it owns undeveloped land in California and Tennessee; commercial and warehouse properties in Tennessee; and commercial properties and parcels of land in Connecticut. The company was formerly known as SJW Corp. and changed its name to SJW Group in November 2016. SJW Group was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
York Water logo

York Water

NASDAQ:YORW
The York Water Company impounds, purifies, and distributes drinking water. It owns and operates three wastewater collection systems; ten wastewater collection and treatment systems; and two reservoirs, including Lake Williams and Lake Redman, which hold approximately 2.2 billion gallons of water. The company also operates a 15-mile pipeline from the Susquehanna River to Lake Redman; and owns satellite groundwater systems in York, Adams, and Lancaster Counties, as well as two impounding dams on primary system located in York and Springfield Townships. It serves customers in the fixtures and furniture, electrical machinery, food products, paper, ordnance units, textile products, air conditioning systems, laundry detergents, barbells, and motorcycle industries in 56 municipalities within four counties in south-central Pennsylvania. The York Water Company was incorporated in 1816 and is based in York, Pennsylvania.