Amer States Wtr Co Stock Price, News & Analysis

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) reported Q4 2024 diluted earnings per share of $0.75, up from $0.55 in Q4 2023. The increase includes retroactive rate impacts from the electric utility general rate case. The company recorded a $5 million tax benefit ($0.13 per share) in Q4 2024 following a CPUC decision.

Key highlights include:

• Water segment earnings increased to $0.52 per share from $0.41 per share
• Electric segment earnings rose to $0.13 per share from $0.07 per share
• Full-year 2024 consolidated earnings were $3.17 per share, compared to $3.36 in 2023

The CPUC issued decisions authorizing nearly $650 million in capital investments for the utilities' general rate cases. The water utility rate case sets new rates for 2025-2027, while the electric utility case sets rates for 2023-2026. The company maintained its 70-year streak of consecutive annual dividend increases.

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4655 per share, marking its 355th consecutive dividend payment. The dividend will be payable on March 3, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 18, 2025.

The company has maintained an impressive dividend history, having paid dividends every year since 1931 and increasing them annually for 70 consecutive years. AWR has demonstrated strong dividend growth with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% over the past five years through 2024 and an 8.0% CAGR over the past decade. The company's current policy aims to maintain a long-term dividend CAGR of more than 7%.

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) has received a final decision from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regarding the general rate case for its subsidiary, Golden State Water Company (GSWC). The decision, adopted on January 30, 2025, sets new water rates for 2025-2027.

The final decision follows a settlement agreement between GSWC and the Public Advocates Office, with rates effective January 1, 2025. Notably, while an initial proposed decision on November 15, 2024, rejected GSWC's request for a sales reconciliation mechanism, an alternate decision issued December 27, 2024, approved this important mechanism. This allows GSWC to adjust its sales forecast throughout the rate case cycle to address significant consumption fluctuations. The new 2025 rate increases were implemented on February 1, 2025.

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after market close on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. The company will hold a conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, February 20, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (11:00 a.m. Pacific Time).

The conference call will be hosted by Robert Sprowls, president and CEO, and Eva Tang, senior vice president and CFO, and will include a question and answer session. Investors can access the live call and presentation slides at www.aswater.com. A replay will be available on the website from February 20 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time through February 27.

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to defer the cost of capital application for its subsidiary, Golden State Water Company (GSWC). The CPUC approved postponing the filing date from May 1, 2025, to May 1, 2026, with an effective date of January 1, 2027.

The current Water Cost of Capital Mechanism will remain in place during the deferral period. GSWC's authorized rate of return on rate base will continue at 7.93% through December 31, 2026, based on a weighted cost of capital that includes a 10.06% return on equity, 5.1% embedded cost of debt, and a capital structure comprising 57% equity and 43% debt.

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) received a final decision from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on January 16, 2025, regarding the general rate case for its subsidiary Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES). The decision, consistent with the proposed decision from December 12, 2024, adopts a full settlement agreement setting new electric rates for 2023-2026.

The new rates will be implemented effective March 1, 2025, with retroactive adjustments dating back to January 1, 2023. BVES will file for recovery of retroactive amounts through February 28, 2025, and seek recovery of incremental operating costs related to wildfire mitigation plans within 90 days of the decision's effective date. The financial impact will be detailed in AWR's Q4 2024 earnings release and 2024 Form 10-K.

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) received a proposed decision from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regarding its electric utility subsidiary, Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES). The decision, scheduled for vote on January 16, 2025, adopts a settlement agreement for new electric rates from 2023-2026. Key points include: $75.6 million authorized for capital infrastructure investment, a 10.0% return on equity, 5.51% cost of debt, and a 57% equity/43% debt capital structure. The new rates will be retroactive to January 1, 2023, with the impact expected to be reflected in Q4 2024 results. The agreement also approves recovery of capital expenditures and operating costs related to wildfire mitigation plans.

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) received a proposed decision from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regarding its water utility subsidiary's general rate case for 2025-2027. The decision approves a settlement agreement authorizing $573.1 million in capital infrastructure investments over three years, plus $58.2 million in ongoing advice letter capital investments. The proposal adopts GSWC's sales forecast and a compromise on supply mix, but rejects requests for full sales and revenue decoupling mechanism, transitioning instead to a modified rate adjustment mechanism. New rates will be effective January 1, 2025, with additional increases for 2026 and 2027 subject to earnings tests and inflation adjustments.

American States Water Company (NYSE: AWR) reported Q3 2024 earnings of $0.95 per share, up from $0.85 in Q3 2023. The increase was primarily driven by the water utility segment, which contributed a $0.12 per share gain. The company's regulated utilities secured settlement agreements for water and electric rate cases, authorizing nearly $650 million in capital investments. The contracted services business is projected to contribute $0.54-$0.57 per share for full-year 2024 and has secured $54 million in new construction projects. AWR increased its quarterly dividend by 8.3%, marking the 70th consecutive year of dividend increases.