American States Water Company
AWRAmerican States Water Company (AWR) is a publicly traded utility holding company that provides water and electric services. Founded in 1929 and headquartered in San Dimas, California, it primarily operates through its subsidiaries, including Golden State Water Company, which supplies potable water to customers in California, and American States Utility Services, which manages water and wastewater services for government and commercial clients. The company focuses on delivering essential utility services with an emphasis on reliability and conservation.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2025 | $0.50 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-14 |
| September 3, 2025 | $0.50 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 |
| June 3, 2025 | $0.47 | 2025-05-19 | 2025-05-19 |
| March 3, 2025 | $0.47 | 2025-02-18 | 2025-02-18 |
| December 2, 2024 | $0.47 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-15 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: American States Water Company has rewarded shareholders with 88 dividend payments over the past 21 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held AWR shares during this period received a total of $25.81 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.50/share was paid 52 days ago, on December 2, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: AWR currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.64%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 128.1%, from $0.22 to $0.50.
- Dividend Reliability: AWR has maintained or increased its dividend for 49 consecutive payments.
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