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American States Water ( (AWR) ) has provided an announcement.
On November 18, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission approved a request to defer the cost of capital application for American States Water Company’s subsidiary, Golden State Water Company, by one year. This postpones the filing date to May 1, 2027, with the current Water Cost of Capital Mechanism remaining in place during the deferral period. The authorized rate of return on rate base, including a return on equity of 10.06%, will continue through December 31, 2027. This decision allows the company to maintain its financial stability and operational consistency, benefiting stakeholders by providing a predictable financial environment.
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 more than 80 communities across California. Its electric utility subsidiary, Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc., distributes electricity to about 25,000 customer connections in San Bernardino County, California. The company also offers operations, maintenance, and construction management services for water distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment facilities on military bases through long-term contracts with the U.S. government.
Average Trading Volume: 284,942
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $2.86B
Find detailed analytics on AWR stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.