American States Water Stock Forecast, Price & News

American States Water (NYSE:AWR) Frequently Asked Questions

Is American States Water a buy right now?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American States Water in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating and 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" American States Water stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AWR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has American States Water's stock been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

American States Water's stock was trading at $79.80 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, AWR shares have increased by 15.1% and is now trading at $91.81.
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Are investors shorting American States Water?

American States Water saw a increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 495,100 shares, an increase of 34.8% from the November 30th total of 367,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 157,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.1 days. Currently, 1.4% of the company's stock are sold short.
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When is American States Water's next earnings date?

American States Water is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, February 28th 2022.
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How were American States Water's earnings last quarter?

American States Water (NYSE:AWR) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November, 1st. The utilities provider reported $0.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.75 by $0.01. The utilities provider had revenue of $136.76 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $140 million. American States Water had a net margin of 18.60% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.31%. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.72 EPS.
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How often does American States Water pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for American States Water?

American States Water announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, October 28th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.365 per share on Wednesday, December 1st. This represents a $1.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.59%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 12th.
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Is American States Water a good dividend stock?

American States Water pays an annual dividend of $1.46 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.55%. American States Water has been increasing its dividend for 68 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of American States Water is 57.48%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, American States Water will have a dividend payout ratio of 55.09% next year. This indicates that American States Water will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for AWR?

2 brokerages have issued 1 year price targets for American States Water's shares. Their forecasts range from $96.00 to $97.00. On average, they anticipate American States Water's stock price to reach $96.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.1% from the stock's current price.
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Who are American States Water's key executives?

American States Water's management team includes the following people:

• Robert J. Sprowls, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Eva G. Tang, CFO, Secretary, Treasurer & Senior VP-Finance (LinkedIn Profile)
• Janine L. Zanelli, Investor Relations Contact

Who are some of American States Water's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to American States Water include American Water Works (AWK), California Water Service Group (CWT), SJW Group (SJW), Middlesex Water (MSEX), York Water (YORW), Artesian Resources (ARTNA), Consolidated Water (CWCO) and Cadiz (CDZI).
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What other stocks do shareholders of American States Water own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other American States Water investors own include Alibaba Group (BABA), AT&T (T), NVIDIA (NVDA), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Bank of America (BAC), Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP (SBS), Visa (V), AbbVie (ABBV), Walt Disney (DIS) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX).

What is American States Water's stock symbol?

American States Water trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AWR."

Who are American States Water's major shareholders?

American States Water's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.07%), Pendal Group Ltd (0.04%), Exchange Traded Concepts LLC (0.04%), Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. (0.01%), ACG Wealth (0.01%) and Spire Wealth Management (0.00%). Company insiders that own American States Water stock include Anne M Holloway, Bryan K Switzer, Diana M Bonta, Eva G Tang, James L Anderson, Janice F Wilkins, John R Fielder and Paul J Rowley.
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Which institutional investors are selling American States Water stock?

AWR stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including State of Alaska Department of Revenue, and ACG Wealth. Company insiders that have sold American States Water company stock in the last year include Anne M Holloway, Diana M Bonta, Eva G Tang, James L Anderson, Janice F Wilkins, John R Fielder, and Paul J Rowley.
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Which institutional investors are buying American States Water stock?

AWR stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Pendal Group Ltd, Spire Wealth Management, Crossmark Global Holdings Inc., and Exchange Traded Concepts LLC.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is American States Water's stock price today?

One share of AWR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $91.81.

How much money does American States Water make?

American States Water has a market capitalization of $3.39 billion and generates $488.24 million in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $86.43 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.54 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does American States Water have?

American States Water employs 2,018 workers across the globe.

When was American States Water founded?

American States Water was founded in 1929.

What is American States Water's official website?

The official website for American States Water is americanstateswatercompany.gcs-web.com.

Where are American States Water's headquarters?

American States Water is headquartered at 630 E FOOTHILL BLVD, SAN DIMAS CA, 91773.

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, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 909-394-0711.