AWR is a Dividend King with 71 consecutive years of dividend growth since 1931, placing it in an exclusive group on the New York Stock Exchange. Through American States Utility Services, the company operates water and wastewater services at military installations under 50-year privatization contracts, providing stable long-term revenue streams.
Cyborg Score Rationale
AWR's 71-year dividend growth track record and 8.5% dividend CAGR over the last five years demonstrate operational consistency and shareholder-friendly capital allocation. Regulatory approved rate increases and military contracts provide predictable revenue growth, though the utility sector faces moderate headwinds from rising interest rates.
Top Insights
Golden State Water Company received CPUC approval for approximately $32 million in higher adopted water revenue for 2026 effective January 1, 2026.
Military base contracts provide operations and maintenance services for water and wastewater facilities under long-term government agreements with revenue visibility.
AWR holds the distinction of being the country's longest-reigning Dividend King with 71 consecutive years of annual dividend increases.
The company operates with approximately 900 employees as of March 1, 2026.
Named Competitors
Water Utility Services — Largest publicly traded U.S. water utility
Water & Utility Services — Multi-state water and wastewater utility
Water Services — Water production and desalination services
Recent Developments
(February 2026) Announced Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
(January 2026) CPUC approved $32 million in water revenue increases effective 2026 for Golden State Water Company
(November 2025) CPUC approved cost of capital deferral application for Golden State Water Company
Open the full interactive American States Water Company report
Strategic research, analyst-debate audio, full Cyborg Score breakdown across 11 dimensions, and saved-company audio playlists.