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Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding
American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), Aqua America Inc.
(NYSE: WTR), Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de
Sao Paulo (NYSE: SBS), South
Jersey Industries, Inc. (NYSE: SJI), and Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Inc. (NYSE: PNY). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead
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American Water Works Company, Inc.
Analyst Notes
On February 26, 2014, American
Water Works Company, Inc. (American Water) reported its financial
reports for Q4 2013 and full year 2013. The Company's operating
revenues during the quarter increased to $712.3 million, up 4.6% YoY; while full-year 2013
operating revenues stood at $2.9
billion, representing a growth of 0.9% YoY. During the
quarter, the net income of American Water stood at $59.7 million, or $0.33 per diluted common share, compared to
$55.5 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, in Q4 2012. For full
year 2013, the net income surged to $369.3
million, or $2.06 per diluted
share, from $358.1 million, or
$2.01 per diluted share, in full year
2012. Commenting on the performance, Jeff
Sterba, President and CEO of American Water, said,
"Achieving excellence in customer service is a key driver of our
results and 2013 was another year of strong performance on all
fronts. We achieved our operations and maintenance efficiency rate
goal, grew both our regulated and market-based businesses and
completed a multi-year effort to upgrade our technology platforms."
The full analyst notes on American Water Works Company, Inc. are
available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03052014/AWK/report.pdf
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Aqua America Inc. Analyst Notes
On February 27, 2014, Aqua America
Inc. (Aqua America) reported financial results for Q4 2013 and full
year 2013. The Company's revenues increased to $188.6 million for the quarter and to
$768.6 million for full year 2013,
representing a growth of 0.6% YoY and 1.4% YoY during the
respective periods. Aqua America's quarterly net income declined to
$57.5 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, from $66.6 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, in Q4 2012. Full year
2013 net income attributable to common shareholders showed an
increase of 12.6% YoY at $221.3
million; and diluted EPS was $1.25 versus $1.12
in full year 2012 (on 1.1% more shares outstanding). Commenting on
the results, the Company Chairman and CEO, Nicholas DeBenedictis said, "The Company
continued to enhance water quality and service reliability for
customers, maintained industry-leading margins, grow stronger
financially, and enhance shareholder value 19 percent plus a stock
split and 9 percent dividend increase. The company also eclipsed
the $200 million dollar level for net
income just 5 years after passing the $100
million level, which took nearly 125 years to accomplish."
The full analyst notes on Aqua America Inc. are available to
download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03052014/WTR/report.pdf
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Companhia de Saneamento Basico do
Estado de Sao Paulo Analyst
Notes
On March 3, 2014, Companhia de
Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao
Paulo's (SABESP) stock (ADR) remained flat, ending the day
at $9.27. Over the previous three
trading sessions, shares of SABESP have increased by 0.87%,
compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average which declined 0.19%
during the same period. The full analyst notes on Companhia de
Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao
Paulo are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03052014/SBS/report.pdf
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South Jersey Industries, Inc. Analyst
Notes
On February 28, 2014, South Jersey
Industries, Inc. (SJI) released its financial results for Q4 2013
and full year 2013. SJI's total operating revenues during the
quarter increased to $224.4 million,
a growth of 13.6% YoY. Full-year 2013 revenues also registered an
increase of 3.6% YoY at $731.4
million. The Company declared GAAP income from continuing
operations of $39.4 million for the
quarter, or $1.21 per diluted share,
versus income of $25.6 million, or
$0.81 per diluted share, for Q4 2012.
For full year 2013, GAAP income from continuing operations was
$82.4 million, or $2.57 per diluted share, versus $92.8 million, or $3.01 per diluted share, in full year 2012. SJI
Chairman and CEO Edward J. Graham
commented, "Earnings growth in 2013 was rooted in utility customer
growth and investments in our infrastructure, and our ability to
capitalize on opportunities in the solar energy market." The
Company also initiated guidance of 6%-12% growth in Economic
Earnings over 2013, amounting to $3.21 to
$3.39 per share. The full analyst notes on South Jersey
Industries, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03052014/SJI/report.pdf
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Piedmont Natural Gas Co. Inc. Analyst
Notes
On March 3, 2014, Piedmont Natural
Gas Co. Inc.'s (Piedmont Natural Gas) stock declined 0.71%, ending
the day at $33.58. Over the previous
three trading sessions, shares of Piedmont Natural Gas declined
0.24%, in line with the Dow Jones Industrial Average which also
declined 0.19% during the same period. The full analyst notes on
Piedmont Natural Gas Co. Inc. are available to download free of
charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03052014/PNY/report.pdf
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