SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 or ☐ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from to Commission file number 001-14431 American States Water Company (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) California 95-4676679 (State or Other Jurisdict ...

The Zacks Utility - Water Supply industry includes companies that provide drinking water and wastewater services to industrial, commercial and residential customers, along with numerous military bases across the country.Healthy and hygienic living requires a constant, uninterrupted flow of clean, potable water and reliable sewer services. Water utilities carry out the regular crucial work of meeting millions of Americans’ increasing demand for potable water. Storage tanks, treatment and desalination facilit ...

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American States Water’s (AWR) ongoing investments in infrastructure upgrades should allow it to provide quality services to its expanding customer base. Given its growth opportunities, AWR makes for a solid investment option in the utility sector.Let’s focus on the factors that make this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company a strong investment option at the moment.AWR’s Growth Projections & Surprise HistoryThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for AWR’s 2024 earnings per share (EPS) has moved north 0.7% to $3.03 in the past ...

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The Zacks Utility - Water Supply industry includes companies that provide drinking water and wastewater services to industrial, commercial and residential customers, along with numerous military bases across the country.Healthy and hygienic living requires a constant, uninterrupted flow of clean potable water and reliable sewer services. Water utilities carry out the regular crucial work of meeting millions of Americans’ increasing demand for potable water. Storage tanks, treatment and desalination faciliti ...

fcafotodigital Introduction It has been almost two years since I last wrote about American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR). Since then, the company has shown continued earnings growth, its dividend has been raised for the seventieth year in a row, and its stock price has remained virtually unchanged. Reason enough, to provide an update on the investment thesis for this legendary Dividend King. Stock performance The chart below shows that American States Water comfortably beats the S&P 500 index (SPY) ov ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated earnings for Q2 2024 were $0.85 per share, down from $1.04 per share in Q2 2023, largely due to higher operating expenses and interest costs [11][12] - Adjusted consolidated earnings for the first half of 2024 were $1.47 per share, compared to $1.46 per share for the same period in 2023, indicating a slight increase [18] - The annualized dividend rate increased to $1.86 per share, representing an 8.3% increase from the previous rate of $1.72 per share [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Water Utility segment earnings decreased to $0.67 per share in Q2 2024 from $0.91 per share in Q2 2023, primarily due to nonrecurring regulatory adjustments in the previous year [12] - Electric segment earnings were $0.01 per share for Q2 2024, down from $0.03 per share in the same period last year, attributed to the absence of new rates and increased operating expenses [13] - ASUS earnings increased to $0.19 per share in Q2 2024 from $0.12 per share in Q2 2023, driven by higher management fee revenues and new military base operations [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenue for Q2 2024 decreased by $2.1 million compared to Q2 2023, with water segment revenues down by $6.5 million due to regulatory adjustments [14][15] - Electric revenues slightly decreased as the company awaited a decision on the electric general rate case [15] - ASUS revenues increased by $4.5 million, largely due to higher management fee revenues from new military base contracts [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to invest approximately $573.1 million in capital infrastructure over the next three years, contingent on regulatory approval [7][21] - The company aims to maintain a compound annual growth rate in dividends of over 7% in the long term, reflecting confidence in sustainable earnings growth [10][27] - The company is focused on expanding its military base operations and leveraging its expertise in utility management [8][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism regarding the potential reauthorization of fully decoupled rates by the CPUC, following favorable developments in the California Supreme Court [31] - The company anticipates a decision on the electric general rate case by the end of 2024, with new rates expected to be retroactive to January 2023 [25][40] - Management acknowledged challenges in engaging with the Public Advocates Office due to resource constraints, impacting the timing of rate case decisions [36][39] Other Important Information - The company has maintained a strong credit rating, with American States Water rated stable by S&P and Golden State Water rated A+ stable [20] - The company has a long history of paying dividends, having increased them for 70 consecutive years [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the prospects of the CPUC reauthorizing fully decoupled rates? - Management noted uncertainty but highlighted positive developments, including the Governor signing a bill allowing requests for full decoupling and a favorable Supreme Court ruling [31][32] Question: Any updates on the timing of the Bear Valley GRC? - Management indicated that a decision is expected in September but acknowledged potential delays due to the commission's workload [34] Question: How significant is the impact of the delayed Bear Valley GRC on EPS? - Management stated that the impact is significant, especially considering the long duration without rate increases [42][45] Question: Any insight into potential new base additions at ASUS? - Management suggested that while there may not be immediate new contracts, there is interest in moving forward with utility privatizations in the future [47][48]