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An announcement from American States Water ( (AWR) ) is now available.
On November 18, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission approved American States Water Company’s request to defer the cost of capital application for its subsidiary, Golden State Water Company, by one year, moving the filing date to May 1, 2027, with an effective date of January 1, 2028. This decision allows the current Water Cost of Capital Mechanism and a 7.93% authorized rate of return to remain in effect through December 31, 2027, impacting the company’s financial planning and stability.
The most recent analyst rating on (AWR) stock is a Buy with a $84.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on American States Water stock, see the AWR Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on AWR Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, AWR is a Outperform.
American States Water’s strong earnings growth and profitability are the most significant factors driving the score. The company’s solid financial health and positive earnings call sentiment contribute positively. However, challenges in cash flow management, high valuation, and potential revenue volatility due to regulatory changes are notable risks.
To see Spark’s full report on AWR stock, click here.
More about American States Water
American States Water Company is the parent of Golden State Water Company, Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc., and American States Utility Services, Inc., serving over one million people in ten states. Through its water utility subsidiary, Golden State Water Company, it provides water service to approximately 265,000 customer connections in over 80 communities in California. Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. distributes electricity to around 25,000 customer connections in San Bernardino County, California. American States Utility Services, Inc. offers operations, maintenance, and construction management services for water distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment facilities on military bases under long-term contracts with the U.S. government.
Average Trading Volume: 284,942
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $2.86B
See more data about AWR stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.