AWR vs CWT: Which Water Utility Stock Offers Better Return in 2026?

American States Water and California Water Service offer steady water utility demand, dividends and infrastructure growth, but key metrics reveal how their 2026 return profiles differ.

Zacks Investment Research • 20 hours ago

Why American States Water (AWR) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does American States Water (AWR) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 24, 2026

Aurwest Resources Closes Option Agreement On Porter Lake Uranium Property

Calgary, Alberta (June 23, 2026) – TheNewswire – Aurwest Resources Corporation (“Aurwest” or the “Company”) (CSE: AWR) is pleased to announce that is has closed its previously announced option agreement (the “ Option Agreement ”) with Critical Path Minerals Corp. (the “ Optionee ”) pursuant to which the optionee has granted Aurwest the exclusive right and option to acquire a 100% interest in the Porter Lake property (the “ Property ”) located in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin.   Under the terms of the Option Agreement, Aurwest has the sole and exclusive right and option to acquire up to a 100% interest in the Porter Lake property in consideration for incurring a minimum of $1,515,000 in exploration expenditures and making the securities issuances set out below (in each case subject to and in accordance with the rules and policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “ CSE ”)):

Are Utilities Stocks Lagging American States Water (AWR) This Year?

Here is how American States Water (AWR) and Sabesp (SBS) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 22, 2026

American States Water Company Announces the Successful Completion of Its $200 million ATM Equity Offering Program

SAN DIMAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) today announced the successful completion of its previously established at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program. No further shares will be sold under this program. The ATM equity offering program, which was originally established on February 27, 2024, allowed AWR to sell shares of its common stock, from time to time at its sole discretion, having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $200 million. Through June 12.

Business Wire • Jun 22, 2026

Buy 4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks as Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

AWR, ED, KO and NYT stand out as low-beta defensive picks as the Fed holds rates steady and signals possible policy shifts amid inflation.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 22, 2026

SBS vs. AWR: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors interested in Utility - Water Supply stocks are likely familiar with Sabesp (SBS) and American States Water (AWR). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 17, 2026

Inflationary Woes Continue Despite End of Iran War: 5 Defensive Picks

Inflation worries persist despite the end of the Iran war, with AWR, PCG, NYT, ARKO and KO highlighted as defensive picks.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 16, 2026

Here's Why Investors Should Add AWR to Their Portfolio Right Now

American States Water's EPS outlook climbs as new rates, customer growth and $185-$225M 2026 capex fuel infrastructure upgrades and dividend strength.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 11, 2026

American States Water (AWR) Could Be a Great Choice

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does American States Water (AWR) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 8, 2026