About American States Water (NYSE:AWR)
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
Industry Water supply
Sub-IndustryWater Utilities
SectorUtilities
SymbolNYSE:AWR
CUSIP02989910
Phone909-394-3600
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.61%
Current Ratio0.99%
Quick Ratio0.96%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio29.39
Forward P/E Ratio31.18
P/E Growth6.25
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$440.60 million
Price / Sales4.63
Cash Flow$2.7903 per share
Price / Cash19.89
Book Value$14.45 per share
Price / Book3.84
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.71
Net Income$69.36 million
Net Margins15.74%
Return on Equity13.50%
Return on Assets4.77%
Miscellaneous
Employees758
Outstanding Shares36,720,000
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 Wednesday, January 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.255 per share on Thursday, March 1st. This represents a $1.02 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.84%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, February 14th. View American States Water's Dividend History.
How were American States Water's earnings last quarter?
American States Water (NYSE:AWR) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February, 26th. The utilities provider reported $0.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.02. The utilities provider earned $104.18 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $121.02 million. American States Water had a net margin of 15.74% and a return on equity of 13.50%. The firm's revenue was down 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.30 EPS. 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 analysts have issued 1-year target prices for American States Water's shares. Their forecasts range from $42.00 to $48.00. On average, they anticipate American States Water's share price to reach $45.00 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for American States Water.
Who are some of American States Water's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to American States Water include Sabesp (SBS), Aqua America (WTR), California Water Service Group (CWT), SJW Group (SJW), Connecticut Water Service (CTWS), Middlesex Water (MSEX), The York Water (YORW), AquaVenture (WAAS), Artesian Resources (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?
News coverage about AWR stock has been trending positive on Thursday, according to Accern Sentiment. Accern ranks the sentiment of news coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. American States Water earned a media sentiment score of 0.46 on Accern's scale. They also gave press coverage about the utilities provider an impact score of 45.01 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
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 $55.50.
How big of a company is American States Water?
American States Water has a market capitalization of $2.04 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]
MarketBeat Community Rating for American States Water (AWR)
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American States Water (NYSE:AWR) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
3 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for American States Water in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $45.00, suggesting that the stock has a possible downside of 18.92%. The high price target for AWR is $48.00 and the low price target for AWR is $42.00. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 1 hold rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Sell."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Sell | Sell | Sell | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.67 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 2 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
0 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
0 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
0 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
0 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $45.00 | $45.00 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Price Target Upside: | 18.92% downside | 12.64% downside | 21.49% downside | 11.71% downside |
American States Water (NYSE:AWR) Consensus Price Target History
American States Water (NYSE:AWR) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/26/2016 forward)
American States Water (NYSE:AWR) Dividend Information
American States Water pays an annual dividend of $1.02 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.84%. AWR's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Thursday, March 1. The company has grown its dividend for the last 63 consecutive years and is increasing its dividend by an average of 6.20% each year. American States Water pays out 59.65% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 3/1/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.02 |
| Dividend Yield: | 1.84% |
| Dividend Growth: | 6.20% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 59.65% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
57.30% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
53.97% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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| Track Record: | 63 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
American States Water (NYSE:AWR) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 1/31/2018 | quarterly | $0.2550 | 1.92% | 2/14/2018 | 2/15/2018 | 3/1/2018 |
| 10/31/2017 | quarterly | $0.2550 | 1.9% | 11/14/2017 | 11/15/2017 | 12/1/2017 |
| 8/2/2017 | quarterly | $0.2550 | 2.09% | 8/11/2017 | 8/15/2017 | 9/1/2017 |
| 5/1/2017 | quarterly | $0.2420 | 2.19% | 5/11/2017 | 5/15/2017 | 6/1/2017 |
| 2/1/2017 | quarterly | $0.2420 | 2.19% | 2/13/2017 | 2/15/2017 | 3/1/2017 |
| 11/2/2016 | quarterly | $0.2420 | 2.49% | 11/10/2016 | 11/15/2016 | 12/1/2016 |
| 8/2/2016 | quarterly | $0.2240 | | 8/11/2016 | 8/15/2016 | 9/1/2016 |
| 5/2/2016 | quarterly | $0.2240 | | 5/16/2016 | 5/18/2016 | 6/1/2016 |
| 1/27/2016 | quarterly | $0.2240 | | 2/11/2016 | 2/16/2016 | 3/1/2016 |
| 10/28/2015 | quarterly | $0.2240 | | 11/12/2015 | 11/16/2015 | 12/1/2015 |
| 7/29/2015 | quarterly | $0.2240 | | 8/12/2015 | 8/14/2015 | 9/1/2015 |
| 4/28/2015 | quarterly | $0.2130 | 2.16% | 5/13/2015 | 5/15/2015 | 6/1/2015 |
| 1/29/2015 | quarterly | $0.2130 | 2.05% | 2/12/2015 | 2/17/2015 | 3/2/2015 |
| 10/29/2014 | quarterly | $0.2130 | 2.38% | 11/12/2014 | 11/14/2014 | 12/1/2014 |
| 5/19/2014 | quarterly | $0.2130 | 3.03% | 8/13/2014 | 8/15/2014 | 9/2/2014 |
| 5/6/2014 | quarterly | $0.2025 | 2.74% | 5/14/2014 | 5/16/2014 | 6/2/2014 |
| 1/29/2014 | quarterly | $0.2025 | 2.77% | 2/12/2014 | 2/17/2014 | 3/3/2014 |
| 10/31/2013 | quarterly | $0.2025 | 2.84% | 11/13/2013 | 11/15/2013 | 12/2/2013 |
| 5/21/2013 | quarterly | $0.4050 | 3.03% | 8/13/2013 | 8/15/2013 | 9/3/2013 |
| 4/30/2013 | quarterly | $0.3550 | 2.56% | 5/13/2013 | 5/15/2013 | 6/1/2013 |
| 1/29/2013 | quarterly | $0.3550 | 2.81% | 2/13/2013 | 2/15/2013 | 3/1/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
American States Water (NYSE AWR) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 1.41%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 66.16%
American States Water (NYSE AWR) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 4/5/2018 | Lloyd E Ross | Director | Sell | 1,100 | $52.59 | $57,849.00 | 49,694 |  |
| 3/6/2018 | Diana M Bonta | Director | Sell | 1,797 | $51.05 | $91,736.85 | 21,676 | |
| 3/5/2018 | Bryan K Switzer | VP | Sell | 750 | $52.04 | $39,030.00 | 14,886 | |
| 3/5/2018 | James C Cotton III | SVP | Sell | 734 | $51.54 | $37,830.36 | 7,403 | |
| 1/5/2018 | Lloyd E Ross | Director | Sell | 1,100 | $55.79 | $61,369.00 | 50,706 | |
| 11/29/2017 | Diana M Bonta | Director | Sell | 1,675 | $57.42 | $96,178.50 | | |
| 11/17/2017 | Anne M Holloway | Director | Sell | 1,000 | $55.00 | $55,000.00 | 38,399 | |
| 11/1/2017 | Denise L Kruger | Insider | Sell | 1,250 | $53.88 | $67,350.00 | 8,216 | |
| 10/5/2017 | Lloyd E Ross | Director | Sell | 600 | $51.72 | $31,032.00 | | |
| 10/2/2017 | Denise L Kruger | Insider | Sell | 1,250 | $49.61 | $62,012.50 | 9,466 | |
| 9/5/2017 | Lloyd E Ross | Director | Sell | 500 | $48.87 | $24,435.00 | 51,712 | |
| 9/4/2017 | Anne M Holloway | Director | Sell | 5,450 | $36.95 | $201,377.50 | 48,963 | |
| 9/1/2017 | Denise L Kruger | Insider | Sell | 1,250 | $49.33 | $61,662.50 | 11,966 | |
| 9/1/2017 | Diana M Bonta | Director | Sell | 500 | $48.94 | $24,470.00 | 23,830 | |
| 8/18/2017 | James L Anderson | Director | Sell | 1,750 | $49.10 | $85,925.00 | 37,046 | |
| 8/16/2017 | Bryan K Switzer | VP | Sell | 2,923 | $49.81 | $145,594.63 | 17,528 | |
| 8/9/2017 | James B Gallagher | VP | Sell | 1,932 | $50.97 | $98,474.04 | 23,667 | |
| 8/9/2017 | Robert J Sprowls | CEO | Sell | 9,586 | $51.01 | $488,981.86 | 111,454 | |
| 8/7/2017 | Robert J Sprowls | CEO | Sell | 5,614 | $51.00 | $286,314.00 | 111,346 | |
| 8/1/2017 | Denise L Kruger | Insider | Sell | 1,250 | $49.43 | $61,787.50 | 11,947 | |
| 7/5/2017 | Lloyd E Ross | Director | Sell | 600 | $47.83 | $28,698.00 | 51,619 | |
| 7/3/2017 | Denise L Kruger | Insider | Sell | 1,250 | $47.52 | $59,400.00 | 13,197 | |
| 6/9/2017 | Robert J Sprowls | CEO | Sell | 15,200 | $49.00 | $744,800.00 | 109,454 | |
| 6/5/2017 | Lloyd E Ross | Director | Sell | 500 | $47.19 | $23,595.00 | 52,219 | |
| 6/2/2017 | Robert J Sprowls | CEO | Sell | 13,304 | $47.00 | $625,288.00 | 108,937 | |
| 6/1/2017 | Denise L Kruger | Insider | Sell | 1,250 | $45.62 | $57,025.00 | 15,697 | |
| 5/24/2017 | Gladys Farrow | VP | Sell | 1,210 | $45.30 | $54,813.00 | 2,357 | |
| 5/18/2017 | Anne M Holloway | Director | Sell | 550 | $44.74 | $24,607.00 | 38,282 | |
| 5/5/2017 | James C Cotton III | Insider | Sell | 1,033 | $44.50 | $45,968.50 | 7,146 | |
| 5/1/2017 | Denise L Kruger | Insider | Sell | 1,250 | $44.59 | $55,737.50 | 15,678 | |
| 4/5/2017 | Lloyd E Ross | Director | Sell | 1,100 | $44.02 | $48,422.00 | 51,953 | |
| 4/3/2017 | Denise L Kruger | Insider | Sell | 1,250 | $44.08 | $55,100.00 | 16,928 | |
| 3/7/2017 | Anne M Holloway | Director | Sell | 1,200 | $43.21 | $51,852.00 | 39,389 | |
| 3/6/2017 | Gladys Farrow | VP | Sell | 733 | $43.38 | $31,797.54 | 3,090 | |
| 3/1/2017 | Denise L Kruger | Insider | Sell | 1,250 | $44.50 | $55,625.00 | 17,692 | |
| 2/1/2017 | Denise L Kruger | Insider | Sell | 1,250 | $43.33 | $54,162.50 | 16,493 | |
| 2/1/2017 | Patrick Ronald Scanlon | VP | Sell | 500 | $43.33 | $21,665.00 | 16,304 | |
| 1/5/2017 | Lloyd E Ross | Director | Sell | 1,100 | $45.47 | $50,017.00 | 52,267 | |
| 1/3/2017 | Denise L Kruger | Insider | Sell | 1,250 | $45.46 | $56,825.00 | 18,995 | |
| 1/3/2017 | Patrick Ronald Scanlon | VP | Sell | 500 | $45.46 | $22,730.00 | 17,304 | |
| 12/1/2016 | Patrick Ronald Scanlon | VP | Sell | 500 | $42.39 | $21,195.00 | 17,806 | |
| 11/28/2016 | Anne M Holloway | Director | Sell | 1,500 | $44.12 | $66,180.00 | 40,696 | |
| 11/1/2016 | Denise L Kruger | Insider | Sell | 500 | $40.00 | $20,000.00 | 18,976 | |
| 11/1/2016 | Patrick Ronald Scanlon | VP | Sell | 800 | $40.00 | $32,000.00 | 18,291 | |
| 10/5/2016 | Lloyd E Ross | Director | Sell | 600 | $38.85 | $23,310.00 | 52,362 | |
| 10/3/2016 | Denise L Kruger | VP | Sell | 500 | $39.96 | $19,980.00 | 19,476 | |
| 9/7/2016 | Patrick Ronald Scanlon | VP | Sell | 500 | $40.00 | $20,000.00 | 19,276 | |
| 9/6/2016 | Diana M Bonta | Director | Sell | 980 | $39.62 | $38,827.60 | 23,972 | |
| 9/1/2016 | Denise L Kruger | Insider | Sell | 500 | $38.89 | $19,445.00 | 20,476 | |
| 9/1/2016 | Lloyd E Ross | Director | Sell | 1,000 | $38.71 | $38,710.00 | 54,254 | |
| 8/24/2016 | Anne M Holloway | Director | Sell | 986 | $40.01 | $39,449.86 | 41,583 | |
| 8/1/2016 | Denise L Kruger | Insider | Sell | 500 | $43.11 | $21,555.00 | 20,456 | |
| 7/5/2016 | Robert J Sprowls | CEO | Sell | 4,342 | $44.00 | $191,048.00 | 91,874 | |
| 7/1/2016 | Denise L Kruger | VP | Sell | 500 | $43.90 | $21,950.00 | 20,956 | |
| 6/6/2016 | Lloyd E Ross | Director | Sell | 500 | $40.49 | $20,245.00 | 54,657 | |
| 6/3/2016 | Diana M Bonta | Director | Sell | 300 | $40.38 | $12,114.00 | 24,257 | |
| 6/1/2016 | Denise L Kruger | VP | Sell | 500 | $39.10 | $19,550.00 | 21,956 | |
| 5/13/2016 | Gladys Farrow | VP | Sell | 1,521 | $40.07 | $60,946.47 | 2,386 | |
| 5/2/2016 | Denise L Kruger | VP | Sell | 500 | $41.66 | $20,830.00 | 21,937 | |
| 4/5/2016 | Lloyd E Ross | Director | Sell | 500 | $39.62 | $19,810.00 | 53,579 | |
| 4/1/2016 | Denise L Kruger | VP | Sell | 500 | $39.10 | $19,550.00 | 22,437 | |
| 3/7/2016 | Gladys Farrow | VP | Sell | 845 | $41.68 | $35,219.60 | 3,231 | |
| 3/1/2016 | Denise L Kruger | VP | Sell | 500 | $42.59 | $21,295.00 | 21,822 | |
| 2/1/2016 | Denise L Kruger | VP | Sell | 500 | $44.94 | $22,470.00 | 22,229 | |
| 1/29/2016 | Eva G. Tang | CFO | Sell | 2,204 | $44.50 | $98,078.00 | 24,533 | |
| 1/5/2016 | Lloyd E. Ross | Director | Sell | 500 | $40.49 | $20,245.00 | 51,995 | |
| 1/4/2016 | Denise L. Kruger | VP | Sell | 500 | $41.00 | $20,500.00 | 21,281 | |
| 12/29/2015 | Eva G. Tang | CFO | Sell | 2,200 | $43.50 | $95,700.00 | 23,083 | |
| 12/28/2015 | Eva G. Tang | CFO | Sell | 1,100 | $43.25 | $47,575.00 | 23,083 | |
| 12/17/2015 | Eva G. Tang | CFO | Sell | 1,100 | $42.75 | $47,025.00 | 23,083 | |
| 11/20/2015 | Anne M. Holloway | Director | Sell | 3,597 | $41.18 | $148,124.46 | 40,016 | |
| 10/5/2015 | Eva G. Tang | CFO | Sell | 1,100 | $42.25 | $46,475.00 | 23,060 | |
| 10/5/2015 | Lloyd E. Ross | Director | Sell | 6,000 | $42.00 | $252,000.00 | 52,398 | |
| 10/5/2015 | Robert J. Sprowls | CEO | Sell | 5,000 | $42.00 | $210,000.00 | 77,387 | |
| 9/25/2015 | Eva G. Tang | CFO | Sell | 2,000 | $41.50 | $83,000.00 | 23,060 | |
| 9/21/2015 | Robert J. Sprowls | CEO | Sell | 5,000 | $40.00 | $200,000.00 | 77,387 | |
| 9/4/2015 | Anne M. Holloway | Director | Sell | 5,450 | $36.95 | $201,377.50 | 43,522 | |
| 7/8/2015 | Robert J Sprowls | CEO | Sell | 4,346 | $39.00 | $169,494.00 | | |
| 6/1/2015 | James L Anderson | Director | Sell | 2,000 | $38.55 | $77,100.00 | | |
| 1/2/2015 | Lloyd E Ross | Director | Sell | 5,100 | $37.80 | $192,780.00 | | |
| 11/21/2014 | James L Anderson | Director | Sell | 5,192 | $34.70 | $180,162.40 | | |
| 9/3/2014 | James L Anderson | Director | Sell | 3,500 | $32.39 | $113,365.00 | | |
| 6/6/2014 | Bryan K Switzer | VP | Sell | 2,418 | $30.87 | $74,643.66 | | |
| 3/4/2014 | Anne Holloway | Director | Sell | 2,000 | $30.28 | $60,560.00 | 45,136 | |
| 9/5/2013 | James F Mcnulty | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $25.60 | $25,600.00 | | |
| 6/7/2013 | Denise L Kruger | VP | Sell | 1,158 | $53.07 | $61,455.06 | | |
| 6/6/2013 | Shengder David Chang | VP | Sell | 2,840 | $52.86 | $150,122.40 | | |
| 6/5/2013 | Mcclellan Harris III | VP | Sell | 1,158 | $52.92 | $61,281.36 | | |
| 6/3/2013 | Robert F Kathol | Director | Sell | 2,913 | $54.06 | $157,476.78 | | |
| 5/30/2013 | Gladys Farrow | VP | Sell | 1,331 | $54.68 | $72,779.08 | | |
| 5/28/2013 | Shengder David Chang | VP | Sell | 1,342 | $54.61 | $73,286.62 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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