American States Water has returned 6.4% since the start of the calendar year, outperforming the broader Utilities sector's average return of 5.3%. The stock holds a Zacks Rank of #2, or Buy, and its full-year consensus earnings estimate has risen 3.3% over the past quarter. Within the Utility - Water Supply industry, which has gained an average of 0.5% year-to-date, American States Water is also performing better. Another water utility, Sabesp, has returned 10.1% year-to-date and carries a Zacks Rank of #2 after its current-year consensus EPS estimate increased 234.5% over the past three months.
American States Water CompanyStock outperformed sector, Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), and consensus earnings estimate rose 3.3% over the past quarter.
