These 4 Boring Dividend Stocks Get Paid Every Time America Turns on the Tap

Water utilities operate as legal monopolies with state regulators controlling every rate increase, yet four of them have quietly raised their dividends for decades. The question is which one actually protects your income when the bills come due.

24/7 Wall Street • 11 hours ago

American States Water Company Announces Regular Common Dividends

SAN DIMAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On October 26, 2026 the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.5455 per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 362nd consecutive dividend payment by the company. American States Water Company has paid dividends to shareholders every year since 1931, increasing the dividends received by shareholders each calendar year for 72 consecutive years, which places it in an exclusive g.

Business Wire • Oct 28, 2026

4 Water Supply Stocks to Watch Amid Expanding Industry Opportunities

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Zacks Investment Research • Oct 28, 2026

Best Dividend Kings: October 2026

Dividend Kings have outperformed SPY YTD, rising 13.5% versus SPY's 12.32%, with a strong October rebound. Twenty-six Dividend Kings appear both potentially undervalued and offer long-term annualized expected returns of at least 10%. Dividend growth for the Kings in 2026 averages 4.65%, with recent increases from GRC, NWN, and RPM.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 26, 2026

American States Water: Stronger Earnings And A Valuation Reset Support Buying On Dips

American States Water Company (AWR) offers improving earnings and a lower valuation than its historical average, presenting a more attractive entry point for long-term investors. AWR's growth is driven by regulated water operations, infrastructure investments, and contracted services, but future returns hinge on regulatory approvals and managing high capital and borrowing costs. At $83.55, AWR trades at 22.02x forward earnings—about 20% below its five-year average but still 24% above the utilities sector, suggesting moderate expected returns.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 23, 2026

Rising Income Over Big Yields: 4 Dividend Kings That Have Raised Payouts for 70 Years Straight

A dividend that has risen every year for seven decades has seen a lot.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 20, 2026

American States Water Company to Report Third Quarter 2026 Results

SAN DIMAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced today that the company intends to release its third quarter ended September 30, 2026 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Robert Sprowls, president and chief executive officer, and Eva Tang, senior vice president-finance and chief financial officer, will host a conference call to discuss these results at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (11:00 a.m. Pacific Time) on Thursday, Novembe.

Business Wire • Oct 14, 2026

10 Dividend Growth Stocks: October 2026

In this monthly series, I rank a selection of dividend growth stocks and present the top 10 stocks for consideration. This month's screen targets dividend growth stocks with Dividend Safety scores ≥8.0, forward yields ≥2.5%, and prices at or below fair value. An equally weighted portfolio of the top 10 stocks yields 2.8% but would have underperformed SPY over the past 5 years.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 12, 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 • Oct 7, 2026

Best Dividend Kings: September 2026

Dividend Kings are underperforming SPY in September, with a -4.22% average return versus SPY's marginal gain. Despite aggregate weakness, 29 Dividend Kings appear both undervalued and offer a long-term expected return of at least 10%. Recent dividend increases and higher projected earnings growth have modestly improved the Kings' average dividend growth rate to 4.49%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 26, 2026