American States Water Company stock reports strong Q2 growth at EUR 71.93

Published on 09/30/2026 at 12:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

American States Water Company stock delivered USD 1.09 in Q2 2026 diluted EPS, beating the USD 0.93 consensus by 17.20 percent. Revenue rose 11.20 percent to USD 181.29 million.

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American States Water Company (ISIN US0298991011) was trading at EUR 71.93 at Lang & Schwarz on September 30, 2026 at 12:03 p.m. CEST, down 0.44 percent versus the prior close of EUR 72.25. The latest earnings report gives the stock a stronger operating anchor: second-quarter 2026 diluted EPS reached USD 1.09, up 25.30 percent year over year.

Q2 earnings beat expectations

Zacks reported on September 4, 2026 that AWR's second-quarter EPS beat the USD 0.93 consensus by 17.20 percent. Operating revenue rose 11.20 percent to USD 181.29 million from USD 163.07 million in the prior-year quarter, giving the result a clear comparison point.

The earnings mix matters because the revenue increase was not limited to one activity. Water segment revenue rose 9.50 percent to USD 131.05 million, contracted services revenue increased 20.30 percent to USD 36.61 million, and electric revenue advanced 5.40 percent to USD 13.63 million, according to Zacks.

Rates support the utility outlook

California rate increases, higher water consumption, and approved capital projects supported the quarter, while operating income rose 25.50 percent to USD 63.97 million. Cash provided by operating activities totaled USD 116.60 million in the first six months of 2026, versus USD 109.60 million in the comparable period, per Zacks.

AWR expects regulated utility capital expenditures of USD 185.00-220.00 million in 2026. The company also projects contracted services to contribute USD 0.63-0.67 per share, while its quarterly dividend rose 8.20 percent to USD 0.55 per share, according to Zacks.

Analyst target stays above quote

The average analyst rating is Hold and the 12-month price target is USD 84.00, according to Stock Analysis. Against the September 30 euro quote, that dollar target is a separate currency reference and is not combined with the Lang & Schwarz daily move.

Stock remains below yearly high

The Lang & Schwarz price of EUR 71.93 on September 30, 2026 at 12:03 p.m. CEST was down 0.44 percent from the EUR 72.25 prior close. On the NYSE, AWR's primary listing is in USD; the September 29, 2026 market capitalization was USD 3.2 billion, and the 52-week range was USD 69.45 to USD 91.72.