American States Water Company, through its subsidiaries, provides water and electric services to residential, 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 February 26, 2018, it provided water service to approximately 259,000 customers located throughout 10 counties in Northern, Coastal, and Southern California; and distributed electricity to 24,000 customers in the City of Big Bear and surrounding areas in San Bernardino County, 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 founded in 1929 and is based in San Dimas, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Water supply
Sub-IndustryWater Utilities
SectorUtilities
SymbolNYSE:AWR
CUSIP02989910
Phone909-394-3600
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.53
Current Ratio0.74
Quick Ratio0.72
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio35.25
Forward P/E Ratio34.64
P/E Growth6.86
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$440.60 million
Price / Sales5.02
Cash Flow$2.8282 per share
Price / Cash21.31
Book Value$14.45 per share
Price / Book4.17
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.71
Net Income$69.36 million
Net Margins15.45%
Return on Equity12.92%
Return on Assets4.69%
Miscellaneous
Employees758
Outstanding Shares36,720,000
Market Cap$2,184.97
American States Water (NYSE:AWR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is American States Water's stock symbol?
American States Water trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AWR."
How often does American States Water pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for American States Water?
American States Water declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, April 30th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 15th will be given a dividend of $0.255 per share on Friday, June 1st. This represents a $1.02 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.69%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, May 14th. View American States Water's Dividend History.
How were American States Water's earnings last quarter?
American States Water Co (NYSE:AWR) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 7th. The utilities provider reported $0.29 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.34 by $0.05. The utilities provider had revenue of $94.73 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $94.52 million. American States Water had a return on equity of 12.92% and a net margin of 15.45%. American States Water's revenue was down 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.34 earnings per share. View American States Water's Earnings History.
When is American States Water's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for AWR?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price targets for American States Water's shares. Their predictions range from $42.00 to $48.00. On average, they expect American States Water's stock price to reach $45.00 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 25.3%. View Analyst Ratings for American States Water.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for American States Water?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American States Water in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 1 hold rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Sell."
Who are some of American States Water's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to American States Water include Aqua America (WTR), Companhia de Saneamento Basico (SBS), California Water Service Group (CWT), SJW Group (SJW), Connecticut Water Service (CTWS), Middlesex Water (MSEX), AquaVenture (WAAS), York Water (YORW), Artesian Resources Co. Class A (ARTNA), Cadiz (CDZI), Pure Cycle (PCYO), Consolidated Water (CWCO) and Global Water Resources (GWRS).
Who are American States Water's key executives?
American States Water's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Robert J. Sprowls, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 60)
- Ms. Eva G. Tang, Sr. VP of Fin., CFO, Corp. Sec. & Treasurer (Age 62)
- Ms. Denise L. Kruger, Sr. VP of Regulated Utilities - Golden State Water Company (Age 54)
- Mr. Patrick R. Scanlon, VP of Water Operations - Golden State Water Company (Age 60)
- Mr. James C. Cotton III, Sr. VP & Procurement Officer of American States Utility Svcs Inc (Age 44)
Has American States Water been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about AWR stock has been trending somewhat positive this week, Accern reports. The research group ranks the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. American States Water earned a media sentiment score of 0.08 on Accern's scale. They also gave media stories about the utilities provider an impact score of 45.35 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are American States Water's major shareholders?
American States Water's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Krueger & Catalano Capital Partners LLC (0.01%) and ELCO Management Co. LLC (0.01%). Company insiders that own American States Water stock include Anne M Holloway, Bryan K Switzer, Denise L Kruger, Diana M Bonta, Gladys Farrow, James B Gallagher, James C Cotton III, James L Anderson, Lloyd E Ross, Patrick Ronald Scanlon and Robert J Sprowls. View Institutional Ownership Trends for American States Water.
Which institutional investors are buying American States Water stock?
How do I buy shares of American States Water?
Shares of AWR can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is American States Water's stock price today?
One share of AWR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $60.27.
How big of a company is American States Water?
American States Water has a market capitalization of $2.18 billion and generates $440.60 million in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $69.36 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.71 on an earnings per share basis. American States Water employs 758 workers across the globe.
How can I contact American States Water?
American States Water's mailing address is 630 E FOOTHILL BLVD, SAN DIMAS CA, 91773. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at 909-394-3600 or via email at [email protected]
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