American States Water Company (AWR) Stock Price & Analysis
American States Water Company (AWR) closed at USD 85.05 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.54% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 82.14; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 82.7–85.27 on volume of 255,373 shares. Market capitalization is $3.37B, with a 52-week range of USD 69.45–91.72 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (AWR)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $697M, net income $143M (20.5% margin), free cash flow $20.7M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 23.6x (avg 23.3x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 14.9x, net debt $696M.
- Analysts: Sell (mean 3.67 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 84 (range 79–89).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +14.1% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +6.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 1.09, revenue estimate $196M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (AWR)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $499M | $492M | $596M | $595M | $658M | $697M |
| Gross profit | $442M | $438M | $538M | $541M | $597M | — |
| Operating income | $141M | $127M | $197M | $184M | $203M | $222M |
| Net income | $94.3M | $78.4M | $125M | $119M | $130M | $143M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.55 | $2.11 | $3.36 | $3.17 | $3.37 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$28.9M | -$48.4M | -$121M | -$33.2M | -$7.1M | $20.7M |
| Gross margin | 88.6% | 89.2% | 90.3% | 90.8% | 90.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 28.3% | 25.8% | 33.0% | 31.0% | 30.9% | 31.8% |
| Net margin | 18.9% | 15.9% | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.8% | 20.5% |
| Revenue growth | +2.2% | -1.5% | +21.2% | +0.0% | +10.5% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $5.0M | $6.0M | $14.1M | $26.7M | $18.8M | — |
| Total debt | $412M | $447M | $576M | $640M | $783M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (AWR)
P/E 23.6x · P/S 4.8x · EV/EBITDA 14.9x · EV/Sales 5.8x · P/FCF 162.5x · P/B 3.0x · FCF yield 0.62% · Earnings yield 4.25% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 2.33% · Net debt $696M · EV $4.07B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 21.5x, Dec 2024 24.5x, Dec 2023 23.9x.
Analysts (AWR)
Consensus Sell (mean 3.67 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 84 (low 79, high 89).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Freedom Broker | Initiated | Hold | $77 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (AWR)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +14.1% | +6.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +14.1% | +1.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.6% | 22.5% |
| Max drawdown | -10.9% (Aug 2026→Oct 2026) | -31.6% (Dec 2021→Apr 2024) |
AWR analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.09 | $1.11 | -1.8% | $196.0M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.70 | $0.90 | -22.2% | $162.3M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.68 | $3.71 | -0.8% | $708.8M | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.80 | $3.81 | -0.4% | $738.2M | 2 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 85.05 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.54% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 82.14 |
| Open | USD 82.89 |
| Day Range | USD 82.7 – 85.27 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 69.45 – 91.72 |
| Volume | 255,373 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.37B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (AWR)
Nexqual's technical model rates AWR "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.75 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 85.65) |
| MACD | -0.5 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (AWR)
Wall Street analysts rate AWR "Sell" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 84 (range USD 79–89), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Sell |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 84 |
| High Target | USD 89 |
| Low Target | USD 79 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 2 / 1 |
Earnings (AWR)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.09 |
| Revenue Estimate | $195.98M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.09 vs est 0.93 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.76 vs est 0.77 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.06 vs est 1.01 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (AWR)
| Total Revenue | $697.48M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +11.20% |
| Gross Margin | +57.62% |
| Operating Margin | +35.76% |
| Profit Margin | +20.52% |
| ROE | +13.67% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.82 |
| Current Ratio | 0.98 |
| Total Cash | $21.66M |
| Total Debt | $917.49M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $20.75M (3.0% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (AWR)
Nexqual rates American States Water Company's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -100% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Pre-revenue or very early stage |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $22M cash and investments vs $718M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $21M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), slim 3.0% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 14%, ROA 5.3% |
Ownership (AWR)
| Insider Ownership | +0.82% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +86.57% |
| Shares Outstanding | 39.64M |
| Float | 39.21M |
| Short % of Float | +3.54% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (AWR)
American States Water Company is led by Robert J. Sprowls C.M.A., CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Robert J. Sprowls C.M.A. |
|---|---|
| Senior VP of Finance, CFO, Corporate Secretary & Treasurer | Eva G. Tang |
| Senior Vice President of ASUS | Christopher H. Connor |
Major Backers & Investors (AWR)
Notable institutional backers of American States Water Company include Neuberger Berman Group, LLC, AQR Capital Management, LLC, Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 6.45% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 2.32% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.28% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 1.96% |
| Fidelity | 1.1% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 18.4% |
| Vanguard Group | 13.41% |
| State Street | 5.66% |
| Geode Capital | 2.53% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.89% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWT | California Water Service Group | USD 47.54 | ▲ 3.55% |
| HTO | H2O America | USD 58.66 | ▲ 4.41% |
| MSEX | Middlesex Water Company | USD 55.8 | ▲ 4.05% |
| WTRG | Essential Utilities, Inc. | USD 43.3 | ▲ 6.28% |
| SBS | Companhia de saneamento Basico | USD 6.27 | ▼ 0.79% |
| YORW | The York Water Company | USD 31.69 | ▲ 3.7% |
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