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American States Water Company

Stage 3 · Topping · week 3

As of Oct 22, 2026, American States Water is in Stage 3, the topping phase, now in week 3 (since Oct 8, 2026). It closed at $85.05, 6.6% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

$85.05

+3.54% today

$3.4B · Mid cap

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Topping: the uptrend is tiring

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22

S4 17w

S4 16w

S2 20w

S1 16w

S4 20w

S2 29w

2023-08-162026-10-22

S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)

S4 17w → S1 7w → S4 16w → S1 11w → S2 20w → S3 6w → S4 7w → S1 16w → S4 20w → S1 10w → S4 3w → S1 1w → S2 29w → S3 2w current

Total tracked: 166 weeks across 14 stage runs.

AWR among Utilities - Regulated Water3rd of 12 by relative strength

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Stocks in Utilities - Regulated Water ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#	Stock	Stage	RS	1M
1	SBSCompanhia de saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo	Stage 1 · wk 2	77	+21.3%
2	HTOH2O America	Stage 3 · wk 3	69	−5.7%
3	AWRAmerican States Water Company	Stage 3 · wk 3	65	+2.2%
4	WTRGEssential Utilities, Inc.	Stage 2 · wk 11	61	+7.8%
5	ARTNAArtesian Resources Corporation Class A	Stage 3 · wk 1	60	+0.8%
6	AWKAmerican Water Works Company, Inc.	Stage 3 · wk 2	56	+7.6%
7	YORWThe York Water Company	Stage 2 · wk 9	55	+3.2%
8	CWTCalifornia Water Service Group	Stage 3 · wk 4	53	+3.2%

vs 52W High

-6.6%

$68.73 lo$91.10 hi

6.6% below 52W high, weakening from peak

The stock is rolling over from its 52-week high. In Stage 3 distribution, new long positions carry high risk.

Stage Maturity

Week 3

1w13w26w

Week 3, early distribution

How long this stock has been in Stage 3 distribution. Longer tops often precede deeper Stage 4 declines.

vs 200 DMA

7.6%

200 DMA: $79.08 · rising

Stock is losing its 200 DMA. Once lost, it confirms Stage 4 risk. This is a major red flag for existing holders.

Rel Volume

1.14x

vs 50-day avg

Volume spikes on down days during Stage 3 signal distribution, with institutions exiting. Stage analysis reads that as a warning against new long positions.

Trend Health

↓

Short-term trend rolling over

Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.

+2.2%

-1.0%

+6.6%

YTD

+20.0%

+14.3%

Scan Membership

Breakout Watch

Latest: 2024-08-06

8 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2018-10-16.

A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.

Recent Stage Timeline

2026-10-22S3

Wk 3 · Vol 1.14x

2026-10-21S3

Wk 2 · Vol 0.76x

2026-10-20S3

Wk 2 · Vol 0.69x

2026-10-19S3

Wk 2 · Vol 1.05x

2026-10-16S3

Wk 2 · Vol 1.66x

2026-10-15S3

Wk 2 · Vol 1.20x

2026-10-14S3

Wk 1 · Vol 0.98x

2026-10-13S3

Wk 1 · Vol 0.83x

2026-10-12S3

Wk 1 · Vol 0.94x

2026-10-09S3

Wk 1 · Vol 0.62x

2026-10-08S32→3

Wk 1 · Vol 1.11x

2026-10-07S2

Wk 28 · Vol 0.94x

Moving averages & range

50 DMA

$85.63

200 DMA

$79.08

52W High

$91.10

52W Low

$68.73

5D Low

$81.62

Resistance levels (recent highs)

20d High

$85.05

60d High

$91.10

120d High

$91.10

250d High

$91.10

Next resistance

+7.1%

to 60d High

P/E (TTM)

23.3

Forward 22.4

Earnings Growth (YoY)

+25.8%

Revenue +11.2%

ROE

+13.7%

Profit margin +20.5%

Dividend Yield

2.66%

P/B 3.0

American States Water: quick answers

What stage is American States Water in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, American States Water (AWR) is in Stage 3, the topping phase. It entered Stage 3 on Oct 8, 2026 and is in week 3. What the four stages mean

Is American States Water in an uptrend?

Its uptrend has stalled. American States Water is in Stage 3, the topping phase that follows an advance. It trades 7.6% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is American States Water from its 52-week high?

American States Water closed at $85.05 on Oct 22, 2026, 6.6% below its 52-week high of $91.10. Its 52-week low is $68.73.

How has American States Water performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, American States Water is up 14.3% over the past year and up 20.0% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is American States Water in?

American States Water is in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry, part of the Utilities sector.

About this companyUtilities· Utilities - Regulated Water

American States Water Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of 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. It provides water service to approximately 265,100 customers; and distributes electricity to approximately 24,900 customers in several San Bernardino County Mountain communities in California. The company also offers water and/or wastewater services at various military installations. American States Water Company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in San Dimas, California.

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All analytics based on EOD data. Data as of 2026-10-22. Past data patterns are not indicative of future results. This page is a data analytics tool only.