NYSE$AWR

American States Water Company · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

American States Water reported higher EPS in Q4 2024 due to increased water segment revenue and lower tax expenses.

American States Water posted strong Q4 2024 results, with diluted EPS rising to $0.75 from $0.55 in the prior-year quarter. The increase was driven by higher water segment revenue and a $5 million tax benefit. Operating income grew to $38.69 million, while net income reached $28.44 million.

  • Diluted EPS increased to $0.75 from $0.55 in Q4 2023.
  • Net income rose to $28.44 million, up from $20.43 million in the prior-year quarter.
  • Water segment revenue increased by $5.1 million due to rate increases.
  • Operating income grew to $38.69 million, supported by higher rates and tax benefits.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$143M

Previous: $125M+14.3%
EPS (adj)

$0.69

Previous: $0.55+25.5%
Water EPS

$0.52

No prior period
Electric EPS

$0.13

No prior period
Contracted Services EPS

$0.11

No prior period
AWR (Parent) EPS

-$0.02

No prior period
Net Income

$28.4M

Previous: $20.4M+39.2%
Operating Income

$38.7M

Previous: $34.9M+10.9%

Revenue & EPS history

American States Water · Revenue · Quarterly

$143M

Q4 2024+14.3%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 8 of 14 quarters(57%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

American States Water · $152M total across 3 segments · Q3 2023

  • Water
    $116M+15.3%
  • Contracted Services
    $26.5M+4.9%
  • Electric
    $8.96M+0.4%

Forward guidance

The company expects continued revenue growth from approved rate increases but anticipates higher costs related to regulatory compliance and infrastructure investments.

Tailwinds

  • Rate increases approved for water and electric utilities through 2027.
  • Capital investments of nearly $650 million authorized by CPUC.
  • Favorable tax adjustments expected to provide continued benefits.
  • Strong financial position to support expansion and maintenance projects.
  • Continued demand for contracted services, including military base operations.

Headwinds

  • Higher interest expenses due to increased borrowing costs.
  • Regulatory compliance costs expected to rise in the coming years.
  • Potential volatility in investment returns affecting pension plans.
  • Uncertainty in cost recovery mechanisms for future infrastructure projects.
  • Weather-related risks affecting water and electric service demand.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+0.0%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.5%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.3%

Avg return

30 days after

54%

35 / 65 earnings

Positive

+5.0%

Q2 2012

Best reaction

-5.3%

Q1 2016

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+1.1%+2.4%+3.3%
Q4 2025+0.4%+0.7%-1.4%
Q3 2025+1.2%+2.4%-1.2%
Q1 2025+0.8%-4.3%-3.7%
Q4 2024+1.0%+4.1%+1.2%
Q3 2024-0.2%+1.9%-3.1%
Q2 2024+1.2%-1.1%-0.6%
Q1 2024+3.3%+5.3%-1.6%
Q4 2023-3.2%-5.5%-6.7%
Q3 2023-2.9%-6.5%-0.6%
Q2 2023+2.5%+3.6%-4.9%
Q1 2023-0.9%+0.3%+0.4%
Q4 2022-5.1%-3.9%-0.5%
Q3 2022+1.0%+4.0%+8.4%
Q2 2022+1.3%+0.8%-4.8%
Q1 2022-2.9%-3.5%+0.9%
Q4 2021-2.7%-3.3%+0.8%
Q3 2021-0.1%+3.8%+3.6%
Q2 2021+0.9%+2.7%+6.3%
Q1 2021+1.0%+0.4%-0.4%
Q4 2020-2.2%-6.3%-4.8%
Q3 2020+0.8%-2.3%-0.2%
Q2 2020-1.1%+3.9%+0.5%
Q1 2020+0.2%-2.6%+4.8%
Q4 2019-2.8%-15.1%-14.6%
Q3 2019-3.9%-9.6%-9.3%
Q2 2019-0.1%+7.7%+20.7%
Q1 2019-0.0%+0.8%+4.7%
Q4 2018-1.8%-1.2%+0.4%
Q3 2018+4.9%+5.5%+7.8%
Q2 2018+0.7%-0.7%+2.2%
Q1 2018-3.5%-0.9%-2.6%
Q4 2017-0.4%-6.0%-3.7%
Q3 2017-0.7%-1.6%+4.5%
Q2 2017-0.4%+1.6%-2.1%
Q1 2017+1.3%+0.7%+5.1%
Q4 2016+1.1%+0.7%-2.0%
Q3 2016+1.1%+1.1%+11.0%
Q2 2016-2.0%-0.6%-7.7%
Q1 2016-5.3%
Q4 2015-0.2%
Q3 2015+1.0%
Q2 2015-2.1%
Q1 2015-1.2%
Q4 2014-0.6%
Q3 2014-2.5%
Q2 2014+0.2%
Q1 2014-3.0%
Q4 2013+3.3%
Q3 2013+1.4%
Q2 2013-3.4%
Q1 2013-2.3%
Q4 2012+3.2%
Q3 2012+3.2%
Q2 2012+5.0%
Q1 2011+3.5%
Q1 2012-1.4%
Q4 2011+1.4%
Q4 2009+1.4%
Q3 2011+0.2%
Q3 2010+0.2%
Q2 2011+3.7%
Q2 2010+3.7%
Q4 2010+3.7%
Q1 2010+0.5%

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