American Water Works
$ 135.31
0.36%
07 Aug - close price
- Market Cap 26,890,019,000 USD
- Current Price $ 135.31
- High / Low $ 136.24 / 133.22
- Stock P/E 23.37
- Book Value 58.70
- EPS 5.79
- Next Earning Report -
- Dividend Per Share $3.38
- Dividend Yield 2.51 %
- Next Dividend Date 2026-09-01
- ROA 0.04 %
- ROE 0.10 %
- 52 Week High 144.90
- 52 Week Low 119.61
About
American Water is an American public utility company operating in the United States and Canada.
Analyst Target Price
$140.18
Quarterly Earnings
| Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-07-29 | 2026-04-29 | 2026-02-18 | 2025-10-29 | 2025-07-30 | 2025-04-30 | 2025-02-19 | 2024-10-30 | 2024-07-31 | 2024-05-01 | 2024-02-14 | 2023-11-01 |
| Reported EPS | 1.61 | 1.01 | 1.24 | 1.94 | 1.48 | 1.05 | 1.22 | 1.8 | 1.42 | 0.95 | 0.88 | 1.66 |
| Estimated EPS | 1.59 | 1.09 | 1.28 | 1.88 | 1.53 | 1.07 | 1.06 | 1.84 | 1.46 | 0.98 | 0.83 | 1.66 |
| Surprise | 0.02 | -0.08 | -0.04 | 0.06 | -0.05 | -0.02 | 0.16 | -0.04 | -0.04 | -0.03 | 0.05 | 0 |
| Surprise Percentage | 1.2579% | -7.3394% | -3.125% | 3.1915% | -3.268% | -1.8692% | 15.0943% | -2.1739% | -2.7397% | -3.0612% | 6.0241% | 0% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
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Previous Dividend Records
| Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | |
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| Payment Date | 2026-09-01 | 2026-06-02 | 2026-03-03 | 2025-12-02 | 2025-09-03 | 2025-06-03 | 2025-03-04 | 2024-12-03 | 2024-09-04 | 2024-06-03 |
| Amount | $0.895 | $0.895 | $0.8275 | $0.8275 | $0.8275 | $0.8275 | $0.765 | $0.765 | $0.765 | $0.765 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | $3.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.51% |
| Next Dividend Date | 2026-09-01 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2026-08-11 |
Recent News: AWK
2026-08-07 21:37:10
American Water Works is progressing with its acquisition of Essential Utilities, expecting to close the deal in early 2027. The company's earnings growth consistently outperforms most regulated electric utilities despite a decline in core retail water usage due to efficiency savings. Morningstar analyst Andrew Bischof notes constructive outcomes from recent Pennsylvania regulatory decisions and positive legislative developments supporting the company's financial performance.
2026-08-07 16:41:11
Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) has an earnings forecast score of 8.00, placing it 4th in the Water & Related Utilities industry. Analysts have set an average price target of $63.00 for MSEX, with a consensus "Buy" rating based on three analysts. The company's expected revenue for the next quarter is $60.45 million, and the anticipated EPS for the upcoming quarter is $0.84.
2026-08-07 02:12:08
KEPCO Tech Holdings, a new entity funded by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), has officially launched with the goal of commercializing energy technologies and nurturing "energy unicorn" companies. It plans to leverage KEPCO's patents and infrastructure to support startups from business planning to market entry, fostering growth in the domestic energy sector. The launch included significant investment alliances and memorandums of understanding to strengthen the new energy industry ecosystem in Korea.
2026-08-06 23:39:49
American States Water (AWR) reported strong Q2 2026 earnings, with EPS up sharply to $1.10 and revenue increasing by 11.2%. While the company delivered impressive financial results and reaffirmed its dividend growth target, regulatory exposure, particularly California-heavy concentration and the impact of weather and consumption on earnings, remains a concern for investors. The article highlights that despite these strong results, bears worry about regulatory changes and financing needs eroding margins.
2026-08-06 19:19:18
The FirstEnergy Foundation has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross of New Jersey to support disaster preparedness and recovery efforts following severe storms in early July. This donation aids cleanup, recovery assistance for affected families, and community preparedness programs. The grant follows Jersey Central Power & Light's extensive power restoration efforts after the storms, which caused widespread damage across New Jersey.
2026-08-06 18:37:14
American Water, the largest regulated U.S. water and wastewater utility, will celebrate its 140th anniversary in 2026. Its subsidiary, Illinois American Water, plans to invest approximately $570 million in infrastructure upgrades through 2027 to enhance reliability and resiliency for its 1.3 million Illinois customers. The company also highlights milestones in customer assistance, charitable giving, and research and development, including the 30th anniversary of its H2O Help to Others™ Program and the 15th anniversary of the American Water Charitable Foundation.
