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American Water Works Company Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary29 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 revenue was $1.510B, net income $387M and adjusted diluted EPS $2.00 vs. $1.89; GAAP EPS was $1.94, flat YoY.
9M revenue was $4.072B, net income $898M and adjusted EPS $4.63 vs. $4.40; GAAP EPS was $4.56 vs. $4.47.
Rate increases and acquisitions supported growth, partly offset by higher depreciation, financing and operating costs.
Essential merger approvals advanced, with settlements in Pennsylvania, Texas and North Carolina; closing remains targeted for end-Q1 2027.
Financial highlights
Q3 adjusted EPS bridge: revenue +$0.28, O&M -$0.01, depreciation -$0.07, financing and dilution +$0.02, general taxes -$0.08, other -$0.03.
9M adjusted EPS bridge included revenue +$0.79, O&M -$0.06, depreciation -$0.23, financing and dilution -$0.22, and general taxes -$0.05.
Interest expense was $167M in Q3 vs. $158M and $497M in 9M vs. $453M, reflecting incremental debt issuance.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey rate increases effective in Q3 supported revenue growth and stronger second-half results.
Outlook and guidance
2026 adjusted EPS guidance narrowed to $6.07–$6.12 from $6.02–$6.12; management expects delivery in the top half of the initial range.
Standalone 2027 adjusted EPS guidance is $6.53–$6.63, with 8% midpoint growth vs. 2026; 2023–2027E midpoint CAGR is 8.4%.
Long-term targets remain 7–9% EPS and dividend-per-share growth and 8–9% rate-base growth, including acquisitions.
Standalone capital investment plans are $4.1B for 2027, $20B+ for 2026–2030 and $48B+ for 2026–2035.
Guidance excludes specified weather, merger transaction costs and HOS seller-note interest impacts.
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Latest events from American Water Works Company
- Affirms 2026 EPS and dividend growth, with major investments and acquisitions fueling expansion.AWK
Investor presentation - Q2 2026 adjusted EPS rose to $1.61, with guidance and growth targets reaffirmed.AWKQ2 2026
- Investing $42–43B in resilient, sustainable water systems with top ESG ratings and industry awards.AWKSustainability overview presentation
- All board proposals passed, merger progress affirmed, and no shareholder questions were raised.AWKAGM 2026
- Auditor ratification and independence remain central, with PwC's role and oversight emphasized.AWKProxy filing
- Q1 2026 EPS was $1.01, revenue rose 5.7%, dividend up 8.2%, and merger progress continues.AWKQ1 2026
- Annual meeting to vote on directors, compensation, auditor, equity plans, and officer exculpation.AWKProxy filing
- 2025 EPS guidance narrowed to $5.70–$5.75 as earnings, investment, and acquisitions drive growth.AWKQ2 2025
- Q3 EPS up 8%, 2024/2025 guidance affirmed, $230M acquisition and major CapEx plans advance.AWKQ3 2024
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American Water Works Company, Inc. offers water and wastewater services to approximately 1,600 communities in 16 states. It also provides non-utility raw water supply services for corporations and public authorities; and invests in concessionary assets. In addition, the company operates a water and wastewater utility business that is located on military bases and service approximately 85,000 people.
Further, it supplies packaged water treatment systems, as well as offers maintenance and technical support services; sells pre-engineered packaged equipment systems to treat contaminated groundwater; and operates a residuals hauling and disposal business. American Water Works Company, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.