American States Water Co. Reveals Rise In Q4 Income, Beats Estimates

American States Water Co. (AWR) reported earnings for its fourth quarter that increased from last year and beat the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line totaled $28.44 million, or $0.75 per share. This compares with $20.43 million, or $0.55 per share, last year.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.63 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period rose 14.3% to $143.10 million from $125.18 million last year.

American States Water Co. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $28.44 Mln. vs. $20.43 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $0.75 vs. $0.55 last year.
-Revenue: $143.10 Mln vs. $125.18 Mln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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