American States Water Co (AWR) is the issuer in an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership by Neuberger Berman Group LLC and Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC. Neuberger Berman Group reported 1,942,134 shares, or 4.9% of the class, with shared voting power over 1,838,275 shares and shared dispositive power over 1,942,134 shares. Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers reported 1,866,233 shares, or 4.7%, with shared voting power over 1,763,418 shares and shared dispositive power over 1,866,233 shares. The report says affiliated entities may be deemed beneficial owners under Exchange Act Rule 13d-3 and includes disclaimers of beneficial ownership.
AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) director Diana M. Bonta reported selling common shares. On September 4, 2026 she sold 546 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $88.803 per share in multiple transactions between $88.80 and $88.83. After this sale, she directly holds 16,611.9537 common shares, which include additional shares from dividend equivalent right (DER) units credited on August 17, 2026 and September 2, 2026 under the company’s 2003 and 2023 non-employee directors stock plans. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is indicated.
AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) received a Notice of Proposed Sale of Securities on Form 144 from director Diana Bonta, indicating an intention to sell 546 shares of common stock. The shares were acquired on September 4, 2019 as a stock bonus and are to be sold through Merrill Lynch.
AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) reported an insider sale by director Anne M. Holloway. On 2026-08-19, she sold 900 Common Shares in an open-market or private transaction at $88.855 per share. After this sale, she directly holds 38,517.8984 Common Shares of AWR.
American States Water Co (AWR) director Anne M. Holloway filed a Rule 144 notice indicating an intention to sell up to 900 shares of common stock held at The Charles Schwab Corporation, with a proposed sale date of 08/18/2026. The shares derive from restricted stock units granted in 2012 and 2025 and are being sold from the Anne M. Holloway Trust U/A Dtd 02/01/2000. Over the prior three months, the trust sold 662 shares for total proceeds of $50,034.59.
American States Water Company reported solid growth for the six months ended June 30, 2026. Total operating revenues were $350.5 million, up from $311.1 million a year earlier, and net income rose to $73.2 million from $60.5 million. Diluted EPS increased to $1.86 from $1.57. Growth was driven by higher water revenues following new CPUC-approved rates and advice letter projects, stronger electric results, and expanded contracted services.
Operating cash flow was $116.6 million, comfortably funding $97.6 million of capital expenditures, while long-term debt declined to $717.7 million and notes payable to banks to $119.0 million. The company completed its $200 million at-the-market equity program, issuing 2.58 million shares in total. Management highlights future earnings exposure to consumption and supply-mix volatility under the newer M-WRAM and ICBA mechanisms. GSWC also recorded PFAS settlement proceeds, tracked as regulatory liabilities to offset future PFAS-related investment and expenses.
American States Water Company reported Q2 2026 basic and diluted EPS of $1.10 and $1.09, up from $0.87 a year earlier, a 25.3% increase in diluted EPS. Net income was $43,274 (in thousands) versus $33,690 (in thousands), driven mainly by higher water utility earnings from California Public Utilities Commission rate increases and increased contracted services construction activity.
Total operating revenues were $181,290 (in thousands), up from $163,066 (in thousands). Year-to-date diluted EPS was $1.86 versus $1.57. The quarterly dividend was raised 8.2% to $0.5040 per share, payable September 2 to holders of record on August 17, marking the 72nd consecutive year of annual dividend increases.
On June 12, 2026, the company completed its at-the-market equity program, raising $200 million in gross proceeds through the sale of 2,575,947 Common Shares and indicating it has no plans to issue additional equity through at least the end of 2029 to support current operations. Regulated utilities plan to invest $185 to $220 million in 2026, contracted services are expected to contribute $0.63 to $0.67 per share for full-year 2026, and Standard & Poor’s affirmed credit ratings of “A” for AWR and “A+” for its regulated water utility, both with stable outlooks.
Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC, together with certain affiliates, reports beneficial ownership of common stock of American States Water Co. The group holds 3,556,028 shares, representing 9.07% of the outstanding common stock. Vanguard entities have sole voting power over 31,799 shares and sole dispositive power over 3,556,028 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power reported. The holdings include shares held by Vanguard funds and other managed accounts where these entities exercise dispositive and/or voting power; no other individual person's interest exceeds 5% of the class.
AMERICAN STATES WATER CO director Anne M. Holloway sold 662 Common Shares in an open-market transaction. The weighted average sale price was $75.581 per share, with individual trades ranging from $75.355 to $75.645. After this sale, she directly holds 39,417.8984 shares.
American States Water Company reported results from its May 19, 2026 annual shareholder meeting. Shareholders approved the new 2026 Stock Incentive Plan, which replaces the 2016 plan and allows stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance awards for eligible employees.
Class III directors Thomas A. Eichelberger, Roger M. Ervin and C. James Levin were re‑elected, each receiving about 31 million votes for and roughly 3.9 million broker non‑votes. Shareholders also supported the advisory vote on executive compensation and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm.