Anne M Holloway, a director at American States Water Co. (NASDAQ:AWR), recently increased her direct holdings in the company through a series of purchases totaling approximately $70,496. The transactions occurred at prices ranging from $73.50 to $75.92 per share.
The insider buying comes as the utility company, with a market cap of $2.96 billion, trades near its current price of $75.51. According to Bond.az analysis, the stock appears fairly valued relative to its Fair Value estimate. The company maintains a strong dividend profile, having raised its dividend for 33 consecutive years.
The acquisitions began on November 14, 2025, when Holloway acquired 135.3633 common shares at a price of $74.59 per share. Further purchases included 138.299 common shares on February 23, 2026, at $73.50 per share, and 134.8087 common shares on May 18, 2026, at $75.92 each. The most recent acquisition took place on May 19, 2026, with the purchase of 526.8704 common shares at $75.92 per share.
Following these transactions, Anne M Holloway directly holds a total of 40,079.8984 common shares in the company. The company currently offers a dividend yield of 2.67% and maintains an overall financial health score of "GOOD" according to Bond.az metrics.
In other recent news, American States Water Company reported strong first-quarter results for 2026, surpassing analysts’ expectations. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.76, exceeding the forecasted $0.74, and reported revenue of $169.19 million, higher than the anticipated $152 million.
