AWR American States Water Company
Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Water
82.80
+0.36%
About the company
American States Water Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of water and electric services to residential, commercial, industrial, and other customers in the United States. It operates through three segments: Water, Electric, and Contracted Services. The company purchases, produces, distributes, and sells water, as well as distributes electricity. It provides water service to approximately 265,100 customers; and distributes electricity to approximately 24,900 customers in several San Bernardino County Mountain communities in California. The company also offers water and/or wastewater services at various military installations. American States Water Company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in San Dimas, California.
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Dividend deep dive
American States Water Company (AWR) operates in the Utilities - Regulated Water sector. It holds a dividend rating of 7.0 and offers a current dividend yield of 2.56%, which is at the high end of its 5-year range (1.65% to 2.57%). The company shows strong price momentum with a score of 8.0. Its value score is 5.0, suggesting it is neither particularly cheap nor expensive by this metric alone.
Dividend history
AWR has a dividend increase streak of 16 consecutive years, placing it in the 'contender' tier of dividend growers. The company has demonstrated robust dividend growth, with a 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.33% and a 5-year CAGR of 8.67%. Annual dividends per share have steadily risen, from $0.832 in 2014 to $1.656 in 2023. Projections for 2024 and 2025 show $1.792 and $1.94, respectively, indicating a consistent commitment to increasing shareholder returns.
Dividend safety
American States Water Company's dividend is rated as "safe" with a payout ratio of 59.56%. Leverage metrics show a debt-to-equity ratio of 87.471, and liquidity is supported by a current ratio of 1.219 and a quick ratio of 0.897.
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