American States Water Co

American States Water Co Stock Forecast & Price Prediction

Live American States Water Co Stock (AWR) Price
$82.26

5

Ratings

  • Buy 0
  • Hold 5
  • Sell 0
Disclaimer : Analyst ratings and price forecasts are sourced from Wall St analysts and other experts. These projections are speculative and do not guarantee future stock performance. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as advice to buy or sell any security.

Stock Price

$82.26

P/E Ratio

28.96

Volume Traded Today

$173,200

Dividend

$0.4655

52 Week High/low

85.72/66.03

American States Water Co Market Cap

$3.10B

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AWR Summary

The American States Water Co (AWR) share price is expected to increase by 6.37% over the next year. This is based on calculating the average 12-month share price estimate provided by 5 stock analysts who have covered AWR. Price targets range from $87 at the low end to $88 at the high end. The current analyst consensus for AWR is a hold. Please note analyst price targets are not guaranteed and could be missed completely.

AWR Analyst Ratings

AWR is a stock in Utilities which has been forecasted to be worth $87.5 as an average. On the higher end, the forecast price is $88 USD by Gregg Orrill from UBS and on the lower end AWR is forecasted to be $87 by from Wells Fargo.

AWR stock forecast by analyst

These are the latest 20 analyst ratings of AWR.

Analyst/Firm

Rating

Price Target

Change

Date

Jonathan Reeder
Wells Fargo

Equal-Weight

$87

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Jul 31, 2024
Jonathan Reeder
Wells Fargo

Underweight

$80

Maintains

May 9, 2024
Jonathan Reeder
Wells Fargo

Underweight

$77

Maintains

Feb 23, 2024
Jonathan Reeder
Wells Fargo

Underweight

$89

Downgrade

Jun 28, 2023
Gregg Orrill
UBS

Neutral

$88

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Jun 28, 2023
Jonathan Reeder
Wells Fargo

Equal-Weight

$94

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May 12, 2023
Angie Storozynski
Seaport Global

Neutral


Downgrade

Jan 5, 2023
Gregg Orrill
UBS

Sell

$92

Initiates

Nov 30, 2022
Jonathan Reeder
Wells Fargo

Underweight

$90

Maintains

Nov 9, 2022
Jonathan Reeder
Wells Fargo

Underweight

$91

Maintains

Oct 31, 2022
Jonathan Reeder
Wells Fargo

Underweight

$85

Downgrade

Oct 20, 2022
Jonathan Reeder
Wells Fargo

Equal-Weight

$90

Maintains

Aug 3, 2022
Eric Beaumont
Barclays

Underweight

$80

Maintains

Jul 18, 2022

Barclays

Underweight

$85

Maintains

Mar 15, 2022
Jonathan Reeder
Wells Fargo

Equal-Weight

$86

Maintains

Feb 24, 2022
Eric Beaumont
Barclays

Underweight

$86

Maintains

Feb 9, 2022
Eric Beaumont
Barclays

Underweight

$96

Downgrade

Dec 8, 2021
Jonathan Reeder
Wells Fargo

Equal-Weight

$97

Maintains

Dec 1, 2021

Wells Fargo

Equal-Weight


Downgrade

Nov 1, 2021

Barclays

Equal-Weight


Initiates

Jul 15, 2021

AWR Company Information

What They Do: Provides water and electric services in the U.S.

Business Model: The company operates through three segments: Water, Electric, and Contracted Services. It generates revenue by purchasing, producing, distributing, and selling water, as well as distributing electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Additionally, it offers water and wastewater services at military installations.

Other Information: Founded in 1929 and headquartered in San Dimas, California, American States Water Company serves over 263,000 water customers and nearly 25,000 electric customers, primarily in California. The company's long-standing presence in the utility sector positions it as a stable investment opportunity.
AWR
American States Water Co (AWR)

When did it IPO

1990

Staff Count

815

Country

United States

Sector/Industry

Utilities/Utilities - Regulated Water

CEO

Mr. Robert J. Sprowls

Market Cap

$3.10B

American States Water Co (AWR) Financial Data

In 2023, AWR generated $595.7M in revenue, which was a increase of 21.19% from the previous year. This can be seen as a signal that AWR's business is growing, and its share price could be worth more in the future. However, if the company grows faster (or slower) than expected, this could also have a major impact on the future share price.

Revenue From 2020

$488.2M

Revenue From 2021

$498.9M

2.17 %
From Previous Year

Revenue From 2022

$491.5M

-1.47 %
From Previous Year

Revenue From 2023

$595.7M

21.19 %
From Previous Year
  • Revenue TTM $567.5M
  • Operating Margin TTM 33.5%
  • Gross profit TTM $449.5M
  • Return on assets TTM 5.0%
  • Return on equity TTM 13.5%
  • Profit Margin 18.9%
  • Book Value Per Share 22.25%
  • Market capitalisation $3.10B
  • Revenue for 2021 $498.9M
  • Revenue for 2022 $491.5M
  • Revenue for 2023 $595.7M
  • EPS this year (TTM) $2.86

American States Water Co (AWR) Latest News

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Tue, 08 Oct 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Seeking Alpha

Summary - Dividend Kings, with over 50 years of increasing dividends, are ranked by quality score. The article highlights undervalued stocks and includes metrics and fair value estimates for investors.

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Fri, 04 Oct 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - The Motley Fool

Summary - Investing in dividend-paying companies can provide a reliable source of passive income, regardless of stock market fluctuations.

Why It Matters - Steady dividend-paying companies provide reliable income, enhancing portfolio stability and appealing during market volatility, which can attract risk-averse investors.

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Fri, 04 Oct 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Zacks Investment Research

Summary - American States Water (AWR) and SJW Group (SJW) are effectively fulfilling customer needs for water and wastewater services.

Why It Matters - Efficient service delivery by AWR and SJW indicates strong operational performance, which can lead to stable revenues and potentially higher dividends, positively influencing stock valuations.

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Sat, 28 Sep 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Seeking Alpha

Summary - The market is reaching record highs, causing investor caution. However, 14 dividend aristocrats are currently 15%-plus undervalued, offering potential growth opportunities.

Why It Matters - Record highs may deter new investments, signaling caution. However, undervalued dividend aristocrats present opportunities for growth, balancing risk and potential returns in a selective market.

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Tue, 24 Sep 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Zacks Investment Research

Summary - Water utilities AWK, SBS, AWR, and SJW may benefit from stable water service demand and potential gains from interest rate cuts due to their capital-intensive nature.

Why It Matters - Stable demand for water services ensures steady revenue for utilities like AWK, SBS, AWR, and SJW. Interest rate cuts will reduce borrowing costs, enhancing profit margins and investment potential.

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Sat, 14 Sep 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - The Motley Fool

Summary - Enterprise Product Partners offers a 7.2% yield and has a 26-year history of annual distribution increases, while Enbridge has maintained a reliable dividend for decades.

Why It Matters - High yield and a long history of distribution increases signal strong financial health and commitment to returning value, attracting income-focused investors and potentially stabilizing stock prices.

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AWR Frequently asked questions

The highest forecasted price for AWR is $88 from Gregg Orrill at UBS.

The lowest forecasted price for AWR is $87 from from Wells Fargo

The AWR analyst ratings consensus are 0 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 0 sell ratings.