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American Water Works Co. Inc

NYSE: AWK Utilities - Regulated Water
$139.49
▲ $2.09 (+1.52%) today
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Q2 2026 Earnings

Reported Jul 29, 2026, 4:33pm ET · SEC source
$1.61
Beat +3.96%
EPS · est. $1.55
$1.4B
Beat +4.84%
Revenue · est. $1.3B
−2.4%
Trailing market
AWK vs S&P since report
1 quarter
Consecutive EPS beats

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
−2%0+2%Jul 29Jul 30report 4:33pm ETearnings+2.1%−0.9%
−2%0+2%Jul 29Jul 30earnings+2.1%−0.9%
AWK −0.9%S&P 500 +2.1%
−2%0+2%+4%Jul 29Jul 30report 4:33pm ETearnings+3.8%−0.9%
−2%0+2%+4%Jul 29Jul 30earnings+3.8%−0.9%
AWK −0.9%NASDAQ +3.8%
−4%0+4%Jul 28Aug 6report 4:33pm ETearnings+5.5%−3.3%
−4%0+4%Jul 28Aug 6earnings+5.5%−3.3%
AWK −3.3%S&P 500 +5.5%
−5%0+5%+10%Jul 28Aug 6report 4:33pm ETearnings+8.4%−3.3%
−5%0+5%+10%Jul 28Aug 6earnings+8.4%−3.3%
AWK −3.3%NASDAQ +8.4%
−0.93%
Day of report
−1.93%
Next session
−1.45%
One week
+1.04%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +3.42%.

Did AWK Beat Earnings? Q2 2026 Results

American Water Works Company, Inc. delivered a strong second quarter for 2026, posting adjusted diluted EPS of $1.61 against a Wall Street consensus of $1.55, a beat of 3.96%, while revenue of $1.35 billion cleared estimates by 4.84% and rose 6.2% from the year-ago period. The primary engine behind the outperformance was rate recovery, as authorized revenue increases from completed general rate cases and infrastructure surcharge proceedings, combined with contributions from closed acquisitions, lifted operating revenues from $1.28 billion in Q2 2025. The Regulated Businesses segment reflected that momentum directly, with net income climbing to $331.00 million from $288.00 million a year earlier. Operating income reached $542.00 million, up from $489.00 million, even as depreciation and interest expenses rose alongside the company's aggressive capital deployment. Management affirmed full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.02 to $6.12 and reiterated long-term EPS and dividend growth targets of 7% to 9%, with the $3.70 billion capital plan for the year remaining on track.

Key Takeaways
  • Authorized revenue increases from completed general rate cases and infrastructure proceedings
  • Incremental revenue from closed acquisitions including Nexus Water systems
  • Recovery of capital and acquisition investments through rates
  • Approximately 52,000 customer connections added from acquisitions through June 30, 2026

“The company has delivered solid results for the first half of the year and we are pleased to have received a constructive decision in our Pennsylvania general rate case to begin the second half of 2026.”

American Water Works CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

American Water affirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range of $6.02 to $6.12 (non-GAAP) and its long-term EPS and dividend growth rate targets of 7-9%. The 2026 capital investment plan of approximately $3.7 billion remains on track. The company has general rate cases in progress in six jurisdictions and has filed for an infrastructure surcharge in one jurisdiction, reflecting a total annualized incremental revenue request of $494 million. Pennsylvania new rates are expected to go into effect August 13, 2026. The proposed merger with Essential Utilities continues to progress with three state regulatory approvals received and a settlement in principle reached in Texas.

AWK YoY Financials

Q2 2026 vs Q2 2025 · SEC filings Q2 2025 Q2 2026
$0$400.0M$800.0M$1.2B$1.3B$1.4BRevenue$489.0M$542.0MOperating Income$289.0M$315.0MNet Income
$0$400.0M$800.0M$1.2BRevenueOperating IncomeNet Income

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.