Can American Water Works Co., Inc. (AWK) American States Water Co (AWR) Fire Up Growth?

In American States Water’s quarterly report, be sure to compare its results with those of American Water Works Co., Inc. (NYSE:AWK), which reported 17% higher income from continuing operations. With big players making acquisitions to grow, American States Water Co (NYSE:AWR) needs to decide whether it wants to be a buyer of smaller utilities or a target of Aqua America Inc (NYSE:WTR), American Water Works Co., Inc. (NYSE:AWK), or another bigger company.

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