Equity Profile

AWR

American States Water Company

UtilitiesWater Utilities$3.1B

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Post-Earnings Recap

ReportedQ1-2026After Close4:30 PM EDT

American States Water Company Misses on EPS, Stock Down 0.47%

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.76	N/A	-1.30%
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A

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American States Water Company Misses on EPS, Stock Down 0.47%

Key Numbers

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.76	N/A	-1.30%
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A

Management Commentary

Tone: Unknown

No transcript is on record for the earnings call, and the analysis is based solely on numerical results.

What It Means

American States Water Company's earnings report shows a slight miss on EPS, which may raise concerns among investors. The stock reacted negatively, declining by 0.47%. Without additional context from management or guidance, it is difficult to assess the company's outlook moving forward.

Company Snapshot

American States Water Company (AWR) is a utility company that provides water and wastewater services in the United States. As a player in the water utilities sector, it plays a crucial role in ensuring access to clean water, which is increasingly important amid growing environmental concerns and population growth.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors closely watch.

N/A

Revenue

Revenue figures provide insight into the company's operational performance and growth potential.

N/A

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Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

50%

Avg EPS Surprise

+1.52%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.43%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, American States Water Company reported an EPS of $0.74, which was in line with expectations. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 1.98% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations for AWR are mixed, with no clear analyst estimates available. Investors will be looking for signs of stability in earnings and revenue growth.

Bull Case

If AWR can report better-than-expected EPS and demonstrate strong customer growth, it could signal a positive trend for the company, leading to increased investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses on EPS or shows signs of declining customer numbers, it could raise concerns about its long-term growth prospects, leading to a negative market reaction.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be for this quarter?

EPS is a critical metric that can influence investor sentiment and stock performance, especially if it deviates significantly from expectations.

How many new customers were added this quarter?

Customer growth is essential for revenue expansion, and any decline could signal challenges in the company's market position.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for customer growth due to recent investments in infrastructure and service expansion.

Supporting Evidence

Past performance shows that AWR has a history of surprising on the upside when it comes to customer growth.

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders anticipate a more volatile reaction than usual.

Historical data indicates that the company has a 57% beat rate, which could suggest that expectations are set too low.

Key Risk

If customer growth exceeds expectations, it could shift the narrative significantly, leading to a reevaluation of the company's growth potential.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is focused on profitability and customer growth, making these metrics pivotal for the company's outlook.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.80 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating strong profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.65 would validate the bear case, suggesting potential issues with profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±4.33%

Historical Avg

±0.9%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move of approximately 4.33%, indicating that traders expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±5.3% while AWR has averaged ±0.9% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

28.9%

Calls (1K)P/C Ratio: 35.80Puts (21K)

Edge

Institutional Ownership

Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.

Top holders adding

Institutional

82.84%

of float

Insider

0.82%

of float

Holders

501

institutions

Top Holders· as of Dec 2025

Blackrock Inc.
6,969,137 sh · $553.4M
17.78%
2.1%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If AWR beats EPS expectations, history suggests the stock could see a modest positive reaction, confirming a bullish outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may remain stable, but cautious commentary could lead to a muted reaction.

Miss

Should AWR miss expectations, history indicates a potential decline in stock price, reflecting investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new customer acquisition strategies.
2Details on operational efficiency improvements.
3Insights into regulatory changes affecting the water utility sector.
4Management's outlook on future revenue growth.
5Any commentary on capital expenditures and infrastructure investments.

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Company Snapshot

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors closely watch.

N/A

Revenue

Revenue figures provide insight into the company's operational performance and growth potential.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

50%

Avg EPS Surprise

+1.52%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.43%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, American States Water Company reported an EPS of $0.74, which was in line with expectations. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 1.98% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations for AWR are mixed, with no clear analyst estimates available. Investors will be looking for signs of stability in earnings and revenue growth.

Bull Case

If AWR can report better-than-expected EPS and demonstrate strong customer growth, it could signal a positive trend for the company, leading to increased investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses on EPS or shows signs of declining customer numbers, it could raise concerns about its long-term growth prospects, leading to a negative market reaction.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be for this quarter?

EPS is a critical metric that can influence investor sentiment and stock performance, especially if it deviates significantly from expectations.

How many new customers were added this quarter?

Customer growth is essential for revenue expansion, and any decline could signal challenges in the company's market position.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for customer growth due to recent investments in infrastructure and service expansion.

Supporting Evidence

Past performance shows that AWR has a history of surprising on the upside when it comes to customer growth.

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders anticipate a more volatile reaction than usual.

Historical data indicates that the company has a 57% beat rate, which could suggest that expectations are set too low.

Key Risk

If customer growth exceeds expectations, it could shift the narrative significantly, leading to a reevaluation of the company's growth potential.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is focused on profitability and customer growth, making these metrics pivotal for the company's outlook.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.80 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating strong profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.65 would validate the bear case, suggesting potential issues with profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±4.33%

Historical Avg

±0.9%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move of approximately 4.33%, indicating that traders expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±5.3% while AWR has averaged ±0.9% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

28.9%

Calls (1K)P/C Ratio: 35.80Puts (21K)

Edge

Institutional Ownership

Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.

Top holders adding

Institutional

82.84%

of float

Insider

0.82%

of float

Holders

501

institutions

Top Holders· as of Dec 2025

Blackrock Inc.
6,969,137 sh · $553.4M
17.78%
2.1%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If AWR beats EPS expectations, history suggests the stock could see a modest positive reaction, confirming a bullish outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may remain stable, but cautious commentary could lead to a muted reaction.

Miss

Should AWR miss expectations, history indicates a potential decline in stock price, reflecting investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new customer acquisition strategies.
2Details on operational efficiency improvements.
3Insights into regulatory changes affecting the water utility sector.
4Management's outlook on future revenue growth.
5Any commentary on capital expenditures and infrastructure investments.