American States Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

AWR Stock  USD 77.62  2.03  2.69%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on American States is Hold, with 1 strong sell and 1 strong buy opinions. The current projected American States target price consensus is 84.33 with 4 analyst opinions. Check out Macroaxis Advice on American States to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
The most common way American States Water analysts use to provide recommendation to the public is financial statements analysis. Many experts also interview American States executives and customers to further validate their buy or sell advice. Please note, the number of analysts providing the opinion is not sufficient to provide adequate consensus on American States. We encourage you to use your own analysis of American States Water to validate this buy or sell advice. American States buy-or-sell recommendation module provides average expert sentiment on the projected American States Water target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on projected price volatility of 1.5061.
Lowest Forecast
76.74
Highest Forecast
93.61
Target Price
84.33
At this time, American States' Gross Profit is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 02/25/2025, Net Profit Margin is likely to grow to 0.21, while Pretax Profit Margin is likely to drop 0.14. At this time, American States' Non Current Assets Total are relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 02/25/2025, Non Currrent Assets Other is likely to grow to about 43.3 M, while Total Assets are likely to drop slightly above 1.3 B.
  
It's important to approach American States' target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

American States Target Price Consensus

American target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. American States' target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   4  Hold
Most American analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand American stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of American States Water, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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American States Target Price Projection

American States' current and average target prices are 77.62 and 84.33, respectively. The current price of American States is the price at which American States Water is currently trading. On the other hand, American States' target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

American States Market Quote on 25th of February 2025

Low Price75.9Odds
High Price78.77Odds

77.62

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On American States Target Price

Low Estimate76.74Odds
High Estimate93.61Odds

84.3333

Historical Lowest Forecast  76.74 Target Price  84.33 Highest Forecast  93.61
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on American States Water and the information provided on this page.

American States Analyst Ratings

American States' analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about American States stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of American States' financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. American States' historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize American States price targets

American States' stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using American States' target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at American States' target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if American States' stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional American States Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of American States is a key component of American States valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a American States.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of American States' price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
76.5277.9979.46
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
70.1681.1182.58
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
75.2276.6978.16
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.630.680.73
Details

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