Is American States Water Company a good dividend stock?

American States Water Company (AWR) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.38%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is AWR's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for AWR stock is currently 2.38%.

How much does AWR pay in dividends per year?

American States Water Company pays an annual dividend of $2.0160 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does AWR pay dividends?

AWR stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is AWR's dividend growing?

American States Water Company's 3-year dividend CAGR is 8.2%.

AWR Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

American States Water Company

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

American States Water Company (AWR) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.38% as of Jul 15, 2026. It pays $2.02 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 8.51% 5-year compound annual rate.

3.32B

Market cap

24.67x

Current P/E

22.32x

Forward P/E

2.38%

Dividend yield

$2.02

AWR dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — AWR pays out about 59% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	63.45%
Operating margin	30.89%
Pretax margin	25.80%
Net margin	19.82%
Effective tax rate	23.18%
ROA	4.80%
ROE	13.10%
D/E	0.90x
Interest coverage ratio	4.35x

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AWR valuation

P/E	24.67x
P/S	4.46x
P/B	2.77x
P/CF	12.60x
P/FCF	-413.86x
P/OCF	12.60x
PEG	-75.02x
EV multiple	7.98x

About

American States Water Company (AWR) is an enterprise that, through its various subsidiary entities, delivers fundamental water and electricity services to a broad spectrum of clients, encompassing residential, commercial, and industrial consumers across the United States. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Water, Electric, and Contracted Services. The company's core business involves the acquisition, production, distribution, and sale of water, alongside the distribution of electrical power.