American States Water Company (AWR) Stock AnalysisAWRStock AnalysisAmerican States Water Company

American States Water Company is a holding company. Its segments include water, electric and contracted services. Within the segments, the Company has three principal business units: water and electric service utility operations conducted through its regulated utilities, Golden State Water Company (GSWC) and Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. (BVES), respectively, and contracted services conducted through American States Utility Services, Inc. (ASUS) and its subsidiaries. GSWC is a public water utility engaged in the purchase, production, distribution and sale of water in 11 counties in the state of California and provides wastewater collection and treatment services. BVES is a public electric utility that distributes electricity in several San Bernardino County Mountain communities in California. ASUS operates, maintains and performs construction activities (including renewal and replacement capital work) on water and/or wastewater systems at various United States military bases. It operates in the Utilities sector (WATER SUPPLY industry).

American States Water Co is a good buy right now due to its recent dividend increase of 8.2%, marking 72 consecutive years of growth, and a current price of $89.88, which is below the analyst price target of $91. The stock has shown a year-to-date change of +24.38%, indicating strong performance. However, the main risk is the insider selling, which has increased by 147.46% over the last month, suggesting potential concerns among insiders about the stock's future performance.

5 analysts cover AWR: 0 rate it Buy, 5 Hold and 0 Sell.