AWR dividend history

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On February 10, 2026 the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.5040 per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 359th consecutive dividend payment by the company. American States Water Company has paid dividends to shareholders every year since 1931, increasing the dividends received by shareholders each calendar year for 71 consecutive years, which places it in an exclusive group of companies on the New York Stock Exchange that have achieved that result. The company has grown its quarterly dividend rate at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% over the last five years since the first quarter of 202

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced today that in December 2025 its water utility subsidiary, Golden State Water Company (GSWC), received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) of its full second-year rate increases that will result in higher adopted water revenue less water supply cost for 2026 of approximately $32.0 million compared to 2025's adopted levels. This is effective January 1, 2026. GSWC's current rate cycle covers the years 2025 – 2027. GSWC has an earnings test it has to meet in each of its rate-making areas before implementing the second and third year step increases, which it was able to achieve for its new rates in 2026. Included in

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced today that on November 18, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission ("CPUC") approved a request to defer the cost of capital application by another year for AWR's wholly owned subsidiary, Golden State Water Company ("GSWC"). GSWC was scheduled to file its next cost of capital application on May 1, 2026. On November 10, 2025, GSWC, along with three other investor-owned California water utilities, requested a further extension of the date by which each of them must file their cost of capital applications. The CPUC's approval postponed this filing date by one year until May 1, 2027, with a corresponding effective date of January 1, 202

On October 28, 2025, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.5040 per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 358th consecutive dividend payment by the company. American States Water Company has paid dividends to shareholders every year since 1931, increasing the dividends received by shareholders each calendar year for 71 consecutive years, which places it in an exclusive group of companies on the New York Stock Exchange that have achieved that result. The company has grown its quarterly dividend rate at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% over the last five years since the fourth quarter of 20

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced today that it has been named on TIME's America's Best Mid-Size Companies 2025 list, and is one of only two investor-owned water utilities on the list. Companies are ranked by the following criteria: Revenue Growth, Employee Satisfaction, and Sustainability Transparency. "We are pleased to be recognized as one of the best companies, and believe it's a reflection of our strategic growth plans, commitment to our workforce, and focus on our initiatives and disclosures in the sustainability, or ESG, areas," stated Robert J. Sprowls, President and Chief Executive Officer of American States Water Company. TIME partnered with market research fi

Quarterly dividend rate has grown at a CAGR of 8.5% over the last five years On July 29, 2025, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved an increase in the company's third quarter cash dividend to $0.5040 per share from $0.4655 per share on the common shares of the company. The annualized dividend rate after this increase is $2.016 per share, which represents an 8.3% increase from the current annualized dividend rate of $1.862 per share. This action marks the 357th consecutive dividend payment by the company. American States Water Company has paid dividends every year since 1931, increasing the dividends received by shareholders each calendar year for 7

On May 5, 2025, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.4655 per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 356th consecutive dividend payment by the company. American States Water Company has paid dividends to shareholders every year since 1931, increasing the dividends received by shareholders each calendar year for 70 consecutive years, which places it in an exclusive group of companies on the New York Stock Exchange that have achieved that result. The company has grown its quarterly dividend rate at a compound annual growth rate ("CAGR") of 8.8% over the last five years through 2024 and achieved a 10-ye

On February 4, 2025, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.4655 per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 355th consecutive dividend payment by the company. American States Water Company has paid dividends to shareholders every year since 1931, increasing the dividends received by shareholders each calendar year for 70 consecutive years, which places it in an exclusive group of companies on the New York Stock Exchange that have achieved that result. The company has grown its quarterly dividend rate at a compound annual growth rate ("CAGR") of 8.8% over the last five years through 2024 and achieved a

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced that on January 30, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission ("CPUC") adopted a final decision in connection with the general rate case at AWR's regulated water utility subsidiary, Golden State Water Company ("GSWC"). The final decision in GSWC's general rate case proceeding will set new water rates for the years 2025 –2027. The assigned administrative law judge at the CPUC had issued a proposed decision on November 15, 2024 that adopted a settlement agreement between GSWC and the Public Advocates Office at the CPUC with new rates effective January 1, 2025. The proposed decision also addressed the unresolved issues related to GSWC

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced today that on January 14, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission ("CPUC") approved a request to defer the cost of capital application by one year for AWR's wholly owned subsidiary, Golden State Water Company ("GSWC"). GSWC was scheduled to file its next cost of capital application on May 1, 2025. In December 2024, GSWC, along with three other investor-owned California water utilities, requested a further extension of the date by which each of them must file their cost of capital applications. The CPUC's approval postponed this filing date by one year until May 1, 2026, with a corresponding effective date of January 1, 2027. The CP

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced that on January 16, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission ("CPUC") adopted a final decision in connection with the general rate case at AWR's regulated electric utility subsidiary, Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. ("BVES"). The final decision in BVES's general rate case proceeding will set new electric rates for the years 2023 – 2026. The assigned administrative law judge at the CPUC had issued a proposed decision on December 12, 2024 that adopted a full settlement agreement between BVES, the Public Advocates Office at the CPUC and the other intervenor in the proceeding with new rates retroactive to January 1, 2023. The final

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced that on December 12, 2024, its regulated electric utility subsidiary, Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. ("BVES"), received a proposed decision from the assigned administrative law judge at the California Public Utilities Commission ("CPUC") in connection with the pending general rate case proceeding that will determine new electric rates for the years 2023 – 2026. The proposed decision is scheduled to be voted on by the CPUC on January 16, 2025. When a final decision is issued by the CPUC, the new rates will be effective and retroactive to January 1, 2023. As a result, the impact from retroactive rates for the full year of 2023 and from th

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced that on November 15, 2024, its regulated water utility subsidiary, Golden State Water Company ("GSWC"), received a proposed decision from the assigned administrative law judge at the California Public Utilities Commission ("CPUC") in connection with the pending general rate case proceeding that will determine new water rates for the years 2025 – 2027. A final decision by the CPUC is expected as soon as the end of the fourth quarter of 2024. When a final decision is issued by the CPUC, the new rates for 2025 will be effective January 1, 2025. On July 12, 2024, GSWC and the Public Advocates Office ("Cal Advocates") at the CPUC filed a joint

On October 29, 2024, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.4655 per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 354th consecutive dividend payment by the company. American States Water Company has paid dividends to shareholders every year since 1931, increasing the dividends received by shareholders each calendar year for 70 consecutive years, which places it in an exclusive group of companies on the New York Stock Exchange that have achieved that result. The company's quarterly dividend rate has grown at a compound annual growth rate ("CAGR") of 8.8% over the last five years since the third quarter of 201

Quarterly dividend rate has grown at a CAGR of 8.8% over the last five years On July 30, 2024, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved an increase in the company's third quarter cash dividend to $0.4655 per share from $0.4300 per share on the common shares of the company. The annualized dividend rate after this increase is $1.862 per share, which represents an 8.3% increase from the current annualized dividend rate of $1.72 per share. This action marks the 353rd consecutive dividend payment by the company. American States Water Company has paid dividends every year since 1931, increasing the dividends received by shareholders each calendar year for 70

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced that on July 12, 2024, its regulated water utility subsidiary, Golden State Water Company (GSWC) and the Public Advocates Office (Cal Advocates) at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) filed a joint motion to adopt a settlement agreement between GSWC and Cal Advocates in connection with the water utility general rate case. GSWC had filed a general rate case application in August 2023 for all of its water regions and the general office to determine new rates for the years 2025 - 2027. The CPUC is scheduled to issue a decision in the water general rate case by the end of 2024 with the new rates expected to become effective Januar

American States Water Company (AWR: NYSE) announced today that the California Supreme Court (the "Court") issued a ruling on July 8, 2024 that set aside a previously issued order by the California Public Utilities Commission ("CPUC") in August 2020, which had mandated the discontinuation of an existing full revenue decoupling mechanism known as the Water Revenue Adjustment Mechanism ("WRAM") used by investor owned water utilities since 2008 that, in conjunction with tiered rates, incentivizes water conservation. In response to the CPUC's order, AWR's regulated water utility, Golden State Water Company ("GSWC"), three other investor-owned water utilities and the California Water Association

On May 6, 2024, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.43 per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 352nd consecutive dividend payment by the company. For 69 consecutive years, American States Water Company shareholders have received an increase in their calendar year dividend, which places it in an exclusive group of companies on the New York Stock Exchange that have achieved that result. The company's current policy is to achieve a compound annual growth rate in the dividend of more than 7% over the long-term. The company's quarterly dividend rate has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 9.4% o

American States Water Company (AWR: NYSE) announced today that after successful transitions, its contracted services subsidiary, American States Utility Services, Inc. ("ASUS"), has officially begun operating the water and wastewater utility systems at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland under a 50-year privatization contract with the U.S. government and at Joint Base Cape Cod in Massachusetts under a 15-year contract with the U.S. government. Operations commenced at Naval Air Station Patuxent River on April 1, 2024. The value of this contract is estimated at approximately $349 million over a 50-year period and is subject to an inventory adjustment and annual economic price adjus

On February 6, 2024, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.43 per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 351st consecutive dividend payment by the company. For 69 consecutive years, American States Water Company shareholders have received an increase in their calendar year dividend, which places it in an exclusive group of companies on the New York Stock Exchange that have achieved that result. The company's current policy is to achieve a compound annual growth rate in the dividend of more than 7% over the long-term. The company's quarterly dividend rate has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 9

On October 30, 2023, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.43 per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 350th consecutive dividend payment by the company. For 69 consecutive years, American States Water Company shareholders have received an increase in their calendar year dividend, which places it in an exclusive group of companies on the New York Stock Exchange that have achieved that result. The company's current policy is to achieve a compound annual growth rate in the dividend of more than 7% over the long-term. The company's quarterly dividend rate has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 9

Initial Contract Value of Nearly $350 Million over a 50-Year Period American States Water Company (AWR: NYSE) announced today that its contracted services subsidiary, American States Utility Services, Inc. ("ASUS"), has been awarded a 50-year contract by the U.S. government to operate, maintain and provide construction management services for the water distribution and wastewater collection facilities at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, a United States Navy air station located in Maryland. The initial value of the contract is estimated at approximately $349 million over a 50-year period and is subject to annual economic price adjustment. ASUS will also have the opportunity to generate ad

Quarterly dividend rate has grown at a CAGR of 9.4% over the last five years On August 1, 2023, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved an increase in the company's third quarter cash dividend from $0.3975 per share to $0.4300 per share on the common shares of the company. The annualized dividend rate after this increase is $1.72 per share, which represents an 8.2% increase from the current annualized dividend rate of $1.59 per share. This action marks the 349th consecutive dividend payment by the company. American States Water Company has paid dividends every year since 1931, increasing the dividends received by shareholders each calendar year for 69

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced that on June 29, 2023, the California Public Utilities Commission ("CPUC") adopted final decisions in connection with the general rate case and cost of capital proceedings at AWR's regulated water utility subsidiary, Golden State Water Company ("GSWC"). The final decision in GSWC's general rate case proceeding will set new water rates for the years 2022 – 2024. The assigned administrative law judge at the CPUC had issued a proposed decision on April 13, 2023 that (i) adopted the full settlement agreement between GSWC and the Public Advocates Office at the CPUC with new rates retroactive to January 1, 2022, (ii) approved GSWC's request for

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) and its regulated water utility subsidiary, Golden State Water Company ("GSWC"), announced that on June 28, 2023 they had each entered into new credit agreements with a term of five years provided by a syndicate of banks and financial institutions. These syndicated credit facilities replace AWR's previous credit agreement with a sole bank dated June 3, 2005, as amended and restated. AWR's credit agreement provides for a $150 million unsecured revolving credit facility to support AWR parent and its contracted services subsidiary, American States Utility Services, Inc. ("ASUS"). GSWC's separate credit agreement provides for a $200 million unsecured r

On May 8, 2023, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.3975 per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 348th consecutive dividend payment by the company. For 68 consecutive years, American States Water Company shareholders have received an increase in their calendar year dividend, which places it in an exclusive group of companies on the New York Stock Exchange that have achieved that result. The company has achieved a 9.2% compound annual growth rate in its calendar year dividend payments from 2012 – 2022. The company's current policy is to achieve a compound annual growth rate in the dividend of more

On February 7, 2023, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.3975 per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 347th consecutive dividend payment by the company. For 68 consecutive years, American States Water Company shareholders have received an increase in their calendar year dividend, which places it in an exclusive group of companies on the New York Stock Exchange that have achieved that result. The company has achieved a 9.2% compound annual growth rate in its calendar year dividend payments from 2012 – 2022. The company's current policy is to achieve a compound annual growth rate in the dividend of

On November 1, 2022, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.3975 per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 346th consecutive dividend payment by the company. For 68 consecutive years, American States Water Company shareholders have received an increase in their calendar year dividend, which places it in an exclusive group of companies on the New York Stock Exchange that have achieved that result. The company has achieved a 9.2% compound annual growth rate in its calendar year dividend payments for 2012 – 2022. The company's current policy is to achieve a compound annual growth rate in the dividend of

Quarterly dividend rate has grown at a CAGR of 9.3% over the last five years On July 26, 2022, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved an increase in the company's third quarter cash dividend from $0.3650 per share to $0.3975 per share on the common shares of the company. The annualized dividend rate after this increase is $1.59 per share, which represents an 8.9% increase from the current annualized dividend rate of $1.46 per share. This action marks the 345th consecutive dividend payment by the company. American States Water Company has paid dividends every year since 1931, increasing the dividends received by shareholders each calendar year for 68 c

On April 28, 2022, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.365 per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 344th consecutive dividend payment by the company. For 67 consecutive years, American States Water Company shareholders have received an increase in their calendar year dividend, which places it in an exclusive group of companies on the New York Stock Exchange that have achieved that result. The company's current policy is to achieve a compound annual growth rate in the dividend of more than 7% over the long-term. The company has achieved nearly a 10% compound annual growth rate in its annual divide

On February 1, 2022, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.365 per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 343rd consecutive dividend payment by the company. For 67 consecutive years, American States Water Company shareholders have received an increase in their calendar year dividend, which places it in an exclusive group of companies on the New York Stock Exchange that have achieved that result. The company's current policy is to achieve a compound annual growth rate in the dividend of more than 7% over the long-term. The company has achieved nearly a 10% compound annual growth rate in its calendar ye

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced that on November 23, 2021, its regulated water utility subsidiary, Golden State Water Company (GSWC) and the Public Advocates Office (Cal Advocates) at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) filed a joint motion to adopt a settlement agreement between GSWC and Cal Advocates in connection with the water utility general rate case. GSWC had filed a general rate case application in July 2020 for all of its water regions and the general office to determine new rates for the years 2022 - 2024. The CPUC is expected to issue a proposed decision in the water general rate case during the first half of 2022. When approved, the new rates are

On October 26, 2021, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.365 per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 342nd consecutive dividend payment by the company. For 67 consecutive years, American States Water Company shareholders have received an increase in their calendar year dividend, which places it in an exclusive group of companies on the New York Stock Exchange that have achieved that result. The company's current policy is to achieve a compound annual growth rate in the dividend of more than 7% over the long-term. With the payment of this dividend, the company will have achieved nearly a 10% compo

American States Utility Services, Inc. (ASUS), a wholly owned subsidiary of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR), has earned the designation VETS Indexes 3 Star Employer, as part of the 2021 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The award recognizes ASUS's commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veteran employees and others in the military-connected community. "ASUS has established itself as one of the nation's top veteran employers, with its status as a VETS Indexes 3 Star Employer," stated George Altman, managing director of VETS Indexes. "Their commitment to not just hiring veterans, but then helping them to develop into integral and high-ranking employees, is

• 36.8% increase in consolidated diluted EPS over first quarter of 2020 (20.9% increase over adjusted first quarter 2020 diluted EPS) • Increased earnings per share in all business segments American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) today reported basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.52 for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, as compared to basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.38 for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, a 36.8% increase. Included in the results for the first quarter of 2020 were losses totaling $2.4 million, or approximately $0.05 per share, incurred on investments held to fund one of the company's retirement plans that resulted from the negative effects

On April 30, 2021, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.335 per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 340th consecutive dividend payment by the company. For 66 consecutive years, American States Water Company shareholders have received an increase in their calendar year dividend, which places it in an exclusive group of companies on the New York Stock Exchange that have achieved that result. The company's current policy is to achieve a compound annual growth rate in the dividend of more than 7% over the long-term. The company has achieved a 9.4% compound annual growth rate in its annual dividend pay

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced today that the company intends to release its first quarter ended March 31, 2021 financial results after the market closes on Monday, May 3, 2021. Robert Sprowls, president and chief executive officer, and Eva Tang, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will host a conference call to discuss these results at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (11:00 a.m. Pacific Time) on Tuesday, May 4. There will be a question and answer session as part of the call. Interested parties can listen to the live conference call and view accompanying slides on the internet at www.aswater.com. The call will be archived on the website and available for replay be

SAN DIMAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) today reported basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.55 and $0.54, respectively, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020, as compared to basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.45 recorded for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. Basic and fully diluted earnings per share for the full year 2020 were $2.34 and $2.33, respectively, compared to basic and fully diluted earnings of $2.28 per share for 2019. Fourth Quarter 2020 Results The table below sets forth a comparison of the fourth quarter 2020 diluted earnings per share by business segment and for the parent company, wit

SAN DIMAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On February 2, 2021, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.335 per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 339th consecutive dividend payment by the company. For 66 consecutive years, American States Water Company shareholders have received an increase in their calendar year dividend, which places it in an exclusive group of companies on the New York Stock Exchange that have achieved that result. The company’s current policy is to achieve a compound annual growth rate in the dividend of more than 7% over the long-term. The company has achieved a 9.4% compound

SAN DIMAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced today that the company intends to release its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020 financial results after the market closes on Monday, February 22, 2021. Robert Sprowls, president and chief executive officer, and Eva Tang, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will host a conference call to discuss these results at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (11:00 a.m. Pacific Time) on Tuesday, February 23. There will be a question and answer session as part of the call. Interested parties can listen to the live conference call and view accompanying slides on the internet at www.aswater.com.