AWR

SAN DIMAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced today that the company intends to release its third quarter ended September 30, 2026 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Robert Sprowls, president and chief executive officer, and Eva Tang, senior vice president-finance and chief financial officer, will host a conference call to discuss these results at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (11:00 a.m. Pacific Time) on Thursday, Novembe.

In this monthly series, I rank a selection of dividend growth stocks and present the top 10 stocks for consideration. This month's screen targets dividend growth stocks with Dividend Safety scores ≥8.0, forward yields ≥2.5%, and prices at or below fair value. An equally weighted portfolio of the top 10 stocks yields 2.8% but would have underperformed SPY over the past 5 years.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does American States Water (AWR) have what it takes?

American States Water (AWR) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

AWR's 72-year dividend growth streak, stronger cash flow and regulated growth opportunities support its long-term payout strategy.

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AWR tops Q2 earnings estimates as water rate increases lifted profits, while revenues rise 11.2% and the dividend increases 8.2%.

American States Water Company (AWR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

American States Water Company remains a hold due to persistent overvaluation versus sector peers and insufficient risk-adjusted upside. Recent EPS growth is largely driven by non-recurring items—primarily a CPUC rate hike and seasonal demand recovery—limiting forward earnings visibility. AWR's heavy California exposure subjects it to regulatory, environmental, and CapEx risks, undermining its premium valuation.