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AWR vs WTRG
Side-by-side comparison of American States Water Company (AWR) and Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.
Summary
- Both AWR and WTRG operate in Water Supply (Utilities), so they compete in similar markets.
- WTRG is the larger of the two at $10.60B, about 3.4x AWR ($3.07B).
- Over the past year, AWR is up 1.1% and WTRG is down 1.3% - AWR leads by 2.4 points.
- AWR has been more active in the news (11 items in the past 4 weeks vs 3 for WTRG).
- WTRG has more recent analyst coverage (18 ratings vs 17 for AWR).
American States Water Company
American States Water Company, through its subsidiaries, provides water and electric services to residential, commercial, industrial, and other customers in the United States. It operates through three segments: Water, Electric, and Contracted Services. The company purchases, produces, distributes, and sells water, as well as distributes electricity. As of December 31, 2020, it provided water service to approximately 261,796 customers located throughout 10 counties in the State of California; and distributed electricity to approximately 24,545 customers in San Bernardino County mountain communities in California. The company also provides water and/or wastewater services, including the operation, maintenance, and construction of facilities at the water and/or wastewater systems at various military installations. American States Water Company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in San Dimas, California.
Essential Utilities Inc.
Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. It offers water services through operating and maintenance contracts with municipal authorities and other parties. The company also provides non-utility raw water supply services for firms in the natural gas drilling industry; and water and sewer line protection solutions, and repair services to households through a third-party. It serves approximately 5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The company was formerly known as Aqua America, Inc. and changed its name to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. Essential Utilities, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Latest AWR
- Director Holloway Anne M sold $50,035 worth of shares (662 units at $75.58), decreasing direct ownership by 2% to 39,418 units (SEC Form 4)
- American States Water Company filed SEC Form 8-K: Leadership Update, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- Amendment: Director Holloway Anne M was granted 935 shares, increasing direct ownership by 2% to 40,080 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Holloway Anne M returned 0 shares to the company and bought $70,496 worth of shares (935 units at $75.37), increasing direct ownership by 2% to 40,080 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Bonta Diana M was granted 622 shares and returned 0 shares to the company, increasing direct ownership by 4% to 17,133 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Davis Steven D was granted 530 shares and returned 0 shares to the company, increasing direct ownership by 12% to 4,836 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Eichelberger Thomas A. was granted 530 shares and returned 0 shares to the company, increasing direct ownership by 6% to 8,997 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Ervin Roger M was granted 530 shares and returned 0 shares to the company, increasing direct ownership by 35% to 2,060 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Hopkins Mary Ann was granted 530 shares and returned 0 shares to the company, increasing direct ownership by 13% to 4,711 units (SEC Form 4)
- No Winn Caroline Ann was granted 530 shares and returned 0 shares to the company, increasing direct ownership by 49% to 1,610 units (SEC Form 4)
Latest WTRG
- SEC Form 425 filed by Essential Utilities Inc.
- SEC Form 425 filed by Essential Utilities Inc.
- Essential Utilities upgraded by UBS with a new price target
- SEC Form 425 filed by Essential Utilities Inc.
- SEC Form 425 filed by Essential Utilities Inc.
- Essential Utilities Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- SEC Form S-3ASR filed by Essential Utilities Inc.
- Essential Utilities Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- Essential Utilities Marks Drinking Water Week 2026 With Record Infrastructure Investment, Industry-Leading Compliance
- SEC Form 10-Q filed by Essential Utilities Inc.