

American States Water (AWR) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in American States Water Company (NYSE: AWR) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 342,941 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $28,337,000. Bank of New York Mellon

Deutsche Bank AG bought a new position in American States Water Company (NYSE: AWR) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 70,001 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $5,784,000. Deutsche Bank AG owned about 0.18%

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