$AWR

American States Water (AWR) raised its dividend by 8.2%, extending its streak to 72 years. The company, with 1 million customers, operates water and electric utilities in California and maintains facilities at military bases. It plans to invest $185M-$220M this year and recently acquired a water system for $5.3M. AWR has grown its dividend at an 8.7% annual rate over the past decade, with a current yield of 2.5%.

American States Water Company (AWR) said its board approved an 8.2% quarterly dividend increase to $0.5455 per share from $0.5040, effective July 28, 2026. The move lifts the annualized dividend to $2.182. The company reported Q1 2026 diluted EPS of $0.76, up 8.6% year over year, and cited a forward P/E of 23.2x.

The article highlights three Dividend Kings with 60+ years of annual dividend increases: Coca-Cola (KO) raised its quarterly dividend from $0.51 to $0.53 for the 64th consecutive year, citing a recent quarter net revenue up 7%. Procter & Gamble (PG) raised its dividend for a 70-year streak; fiscal 2026 net sales rose 3% with flat earnings. American States Water (AWR) raised its dividend 8.2% for 72 years.

The article highlights five “Dividend Kings” that reported Q2 results and maintained long dividend-increase streaks. It cites Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway KO beating Q2 EPS and raising full-year guidance, AWR Q2 EPS of $1.09 and an 8% dividend hike, FRT Q2 FFO $1.88 and 96% occupancy, and CWT net income $56.5M and dividend growth, among others.

American States Water (AWR) reported Q2 segment revenue gains, citing new 2026 rates and advice letter project revenue. Golden State Water benefited from higher customer consumption and a more favorable supply mix, though management said conditions may not persist through 2026. The company received approval for 2026 rate increases, filed a 2028-2030 rate case, and reported Q2 EPS of $0.04 for Bear Valley Electric and $0.16 from ASUS.

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 American States Water Company Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results • A 25.3% increase, or $0.22 per share, in reported second quarter 2026 consolidated diluted EPS compared to second quarter of 2025 ◦ Increased earnings per share at all operating business segments •

Zacks reviews the U.S. utility water supply industry, citing fragmentation, rising regulatory and operating costs, and negative aggregate earnings outlook. The Zacks Industry Rank is #211 (bottom 14%), with 2026 earnings estimates down 39.7% in two months. The industry gained 7.3% vs 21.1% for the S&P 500 and trades at 22.78x EV/EBITDA. It highlights AWK, WTRG, AWR, and CWT.

Anne M. Holloway, a director at American States Water (NYSE: AWR), sold 662 common shares in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $75.581 per share. After this sale, Holloway directly holds 39,417.8984 shares. This transaction, valued at approximately $50,035, was reported via a Form 4 SEC filing.

American States Water Company's SVP of Operations, Paul J. Rowley, sold 1,304 Common Shares at $76.05 per share in an open-market transaction on May 15, 2026. Following this sale, Rowley directly holds 6,520.1735 Common Shares. This insider sale was reported via a Form 4 filing and represents a net value of $99,169.

American States Water (NYSE: AWR) reported an 8.6% increase in diluted EPS to $0.76 for Q1 2026, driven by higher earnings across its regulated water and electric utilities and contracted services business. Total operating revenues rose to $169.2 million. The company also declared a Q2 dividend of $0.5040 per share, maintaining its 71-year record of annual dividend increases and targeting long-term dividend growth above 7%.