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American States Water Company reports utility and contracted-services developments for a California-based water and utilities holding company. Its recurring news covers Golden State Water Company water operations regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission, Bear Valley Electric Service electric operations, and American States Utility Services contracts for water services at U.S. military installations.
Company updates commonly address quarterly earnings, customer rate decisions, cost-of-capital matters, capital investment programs, construction activity in the contracted-services business, and regular common-share dividends. Water services to residential and commercial customers are the company’s largest revenue source.
American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) reported second quarter 2026 diluted EPS of $1.09, up 25.3% from $0.87 a year earlier, with growth across water, electric and contracted services. Water segment EPS rose to $0.91 from $0.73, mainly from CPUC-approved rate increases and higher consumption.
Contracted services EPS increased to $0.16, helped by higher construction activity and management fees, and is expected to contribute $0.63–$0.67 per share for full-year 2026. Year-to-date diluted EPS reached $1.86 versus $1.57 in 2025, an 18.5% increase.
AWR completed its at-the-market equity program, raising $200 million via 2,575,947 shares; equity issuance diluted EPS by roughly $0.02 in Q2 and $0.04 year-to-date, and the company does not plan further equity issuance through at least the end of 2029. Regulated utilities remain on track to invest $185–$220 million in 2026.
The Board approved an 8.2% quarterly dividend increase to $0.5455 per share, payable September 2, 2026, marking 72 consecutive years of annual dividend increases. In July, S&P affirmed AWR’s credit rating at “A” and its regulated water utility at “A+”, both with stable outlooks.
American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced that its Board approved an increase in the third quarter 2026 cash dividend to $0.5455 per share, up from $0.5040. The new annualized dividend of $2.182 per share reflects an 8.2% rise and represents the company’s 361st consecutive dividend payment.
According to American States Water Company, dividends have been paid every year since 1931 and increased annually for 72 consecutive years. The quarterly dividend has grown at an 8.4% CAGR over the last five years, and the company targets long-term dividend growth of more than 7%.
American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) plans to release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, after the market closes on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Management will discuss the results on a conference call at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT) on August 6, including a Q&A session.
Investors can access the live webcast and slides at www.aswater.com. According to the company, a replay of the call will be available on the website from 5:00 p.m. ET on August 6 through August 13.
American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) reported that on July 13, 2026, its regulated subsidiary Golden State Water Company (GSWC) and the Public Advocates Office (Cal Advocates) at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) filed a joint motion to adopt a settlement agreement. The agreement would approve GSWC’s acquisition of a new water system serving almost 900 customer connections.
According to the company, GSWC applied in January 2026 to acquire the system assets from the City of Norwalk in Los Angeles County for a $5.25 million purchase price. If approved by the CPUC, the acquired system would be incorporated into one of GSWC’s existing ratemaking areas. The CPUC is scheduled to issue a proposed decision in the fourth quarter of 2026. Management highlighted this transaction as part of its strategy to expand regulated water utility operations and support infrastructure investment in California.
American States Water (NYSE:AWR) announced it was named to TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 list, and is one of only two investor-owned water utilities included.
Rankings are based on financial performance, employee satisfaction, and sustainability transparency, using data from employee surveys, financial results, and ESG evaluations across 1,000 companies.
American States Water (NYSE:AWR) completed its at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program, reaching the full $200 million aggregate capacity by June 12, 2026. Net proceeds were used for general corporate purposes, including debt reduction and equity contributions to regulated subsidiaries. The company states it has no plans to issue additional equity through the end of 2029 to support current operations.
American States Water (NYSE:AWR) reported Q1 2026 diluted EPS of $0.76, up $0.06 (8.6%) from Q1 2025. All segments contributed to the EPS gain, led by water and electric utilities. Contracted services is expected to add $0.63–$0.67 for full-year 2026. Utilities were authorized approximately $650 million in rate-case capital spend; company plans $185–$225 million in 2026 investments. Board approved Q2 dividend of $0.5040 payable June 2, 2026. AWR has an active ATM program with $34.3 million capacity remaining.
American States Water Company (NYSE: AWR) declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.5040 per share, payable June 2, 2026 to holders of record on May 18, 2026. This is the company’s 360th consecutive dividend payment and continues a 71‑year streak of annual dividend increases. The company reports a 5‑year dividend CAGR of 8.5% and a 10‑year CAGR of 8.3%, and states a long‑term policy target of raising dividends at >7% CAGR.
American States Water (NYSE:AWR) will release first quarter 2026 results after market close on May 6, 2026. Management will host a conference call on May 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET with a Q&A session and accompanying slides available online.
Webcast and replay: live access and slides at the company website, with an archived replay from May 7, 5:00 p.m. ET through May 14, 2026.
American States Water (NYSE:AWR) was named one of Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026 and ranked #1 in the Energy & Utilities industry on April 9, 2026. The ranking combined stakeholder surveys (investor, customer, employee trust) and social listening metrics.
The program awarded 700 companies based on survey results and social listening factors including mentions, sentiment, virality, and reach.