American States Water Company Common Stock (AWR)

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Analyst Ross Fowler downgraded American States Water from Neutral to Underperform, reducing its price target from $85 to $71. The downgrade reflects the stock's high premium relative to its sector, with expectations for compression in a higher interest rate environment.

BofA Securities analyst initiates coverage on California Water with a Buy rating and $57 price target, highlighting its 17% upside potential and status as the cheapest US water utility amid strong competition and growing capital plans.

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