Exhibit 99.1 American States Water Company Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results • $0.01 per share decrease in reported consolidated diluted EPS in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 • $0.18 per share increase on an adjusted basis after excluding the following items from the fourth quarter of 2024 reported results: ◦ a $0.13 per share one-time tax benefit as approved in the final decision in AWR's water utility general rate case ◦ a $0.06 per share impact from re ...

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 or Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging gro ...

SAN DIMAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American States Water Company (NYSE: AWR) today reported diluted earnings per share of $0.74 for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, as compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.75 for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of $0.01 per share, which includes the impact from the final decisions in the water and electric general rate cases that were reported in the fourth quarter 2024 results as discussed further below. Fourth Quarter 2025 Results. ...

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Core Viewpoint - American States Water Company (AWR) is set to release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on February 18, 2026, with a conference call scheduled for February 19, 2026, to discuss these results [1] Company Overview - American States Water Company serves over one million people across ten states through its subsidiaries, including Golden State Water Company, Bear Valley Electric Service, and American States Utility Services [1] - Golden State Water Company provides water service to approximately 265,000 customer connections in over 80 communities in California [1] - Bear Valley Electric Service distributes electricity to around 25,000 customer connections in Big Bear Lake and surrounding areas [1] - American States Utility Services offers operations, maintenance, and construction management services for water and wastewater facilities on military bases under long-term contracts with the U.S. government [1] Financial Performance - AWR has consistently paid dividends to shareholders since 1931, increasing them for 71 consecutive years, placing it among a select group of companies on the NYSE [1] - The company has achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% in its quarterly dividend rate over the last five years and a 10-year CAGR of 8.3% in its annual dividend payments through 2025 [1] - AWR aims for a long-term CAGR in dividends of more than 7% [1] Regulatory Approvals - In December 2025, Golden State Water Company received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for water revenue increases, resulting in an additional $32.0 million in revenue for 2026 compared to 2025 [1] - The CPUC also approved a request to defer the cost of capital application for Golden State Water Company by another year, postponing the filing originally scheduled for May 1, 2026 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The focus is on providing high-quality investment opportunities, particularly in dividend growth stocks and closed-end funds, aimed at generating stable income and long-term wealth creation for investors [2][3]. Group 1: Investment Strategies - The service emphasizes investments that are leaders within their industry to ensure stability and growth [2]. - There is a specific focus on writing options as a strategy to further enhance income for investors [2]. Group 2: Analyst Background - The leader of the investing group, Cash Builder Opportunities, has 14 years of investing experience and a background as a fiduciary and registered financial advisor [3]. - The group shares model portfolios and research to assist investors in making informed decisions through an active chat room [3]. Group 3: Analyst Disclosures - The analyst has disclosed a beneficial long position in shares of companies such as GOOGL, MSFT, AWR, and PAYX, either through stock ownership or derivatives [4].

Core Viewpoint - Growth investing can be simplified by focusing on dividend stocks, particularly Dividend Kings, which have a long history of increasing payouts and may outperform traditional growth stocks over time [2][6]. Group 1: Dividend Kings - Dividend Kings are companies that have raised their annual per-share dividend payments for at least 50 consecutive years, with only 56 stocks qualifying as of early 2026 [5]. - These companies often represent stable, slow-moving businesses that can provide reliable income and potential for long-term capital appreciation [6]. Group 2: Company Examples - **Automatic Data Processing (ADP)**: - ADP processes payroll for over 1 million corporate customers and is expected to generate $21.8 billion in revenue this fiscal year, a 5.8% increase from the previous year [8]. - The company has a market cap of $103 billion and a dividend yield of 2.48%, with dividends raised for 51 consecutive years [10][12]. - ADP consistently converts 20% to 25% of its revenue into net income, supporting ongoing dividend increases [11]. - **Walmart**: - Walmart has increased its per-share dividend payout for 52 consecutive years and has a market cap of $946 billion [13]. - The current dividend yield is 0.79%, with a stock price increase of 156% over the past three years [15]. - Walmart's extensive reach in the U.S. allows it to maintain significant earnings, funding stock buybacks and sustaining dividends despite low profit margins of 3% to 4% [17]. - **American States Water**: - This utility company has raised its dividend for 70 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of over 8% in the past decade [21]. - The company serves over 1 million people and has a market cap of $2.9 billion, with a forward-looking dividend yield of 2.8% [22][24]. - The growing scarcity of potable water and demand for electricity provide American States Water with strong pricing power [23].

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Core Viewpoint - York Water is recognized for its long-standing commitment to shareholder dividends, having made 620 consecutive payments over more than two centuries, making it a reliable choice for dividend investors [1][2]. Company Overview: York Water - York Water is the oldest investor-owned water utility in the United States, providing water and wastewater treatment services primarily in southern and central Pennsylvania [4]. - The company generates approximately 64% of its operating revenue from residential customers and 29% from commercial and industrial customers in 2024 [4]. - As a regulated utility, York Water files rate increase requests with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, ensuring steady cash flows to support its dividend payments [6]. Key Financial Metrics: York Water - Current Price: $32.44 [5] - Market Cap: $468 million [5] - Gross Margin: 55.27% [6] - Dividend Yield: 2.70% [6] Company Overview: American States Water - American States Water operates primarily in California and relies on regulated businesses for the majority of its earnings, with its regulated water business contributing 79.2% to its consolidated earnings per share (EPS) of $3.17 in 2024 [8][9]. - The company has a history of 71 consecutive years of raising its dividend, placing it among the elite Dividend Kings [10][12]. Key Financial Metrics: American States Water - Current Price: $73.04 [7] - Market Cap: $2.8 billion [7] - Gross Margin: 51.96% [8] - Dividend Yield: 2.65% [8] Comparative Performance - Over the past 20 years, American States Water has delivered a better total return compared to York Water, highlighting its strong commitment to increasing dividends [11].

Core Insights - The article emphasizes the importance of a dividend growth investing strategy, focusing on consistent returns through "base hits and doubles" in investments [1] Group 1: Author's Background - The author has been investing since September 2017 and has a long-standing interest in dividend investing since 2009 [1] - The author runs a blog called "Kody's Dividends," which documents the journey towards financial independence through dividend growth investing [1] - The author is also a contributor to various financial platforms, including Sure Dividend, The Dividend Kings, and iREIT+Hoya Capital [1] Group 2: Investment Philosophy - The core analysis revolves around identifying dividend growth stocks that provide consistent returns [1] - The author aims to transform the dream of financial independence into reality through strategic investments in dividend growth stocks [1]