American Water Works Company, Inc. · AWK · Next earnings

American Water Works Company, Inc. reports Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026

AWK reports after market close with consensus EPS at $2.11 and revenue at $1.55B. Last quarter: AWK Q1 2026: EPS Misses on Revenue Beat, Dividend Raised 8.2%, Guidance Reaffirmed

Reports After market close38 days awayDate estimated Utilities

What the street expects

Consensus for the coming report
Consensus EPS $2.11 Calendar consensus
Consensus revenue $1.55B Calendar consensus
Report date Oct 28, 2026 Wednesday, date estimated
Session After market close 38 days away

Where AWK left off: FY2026 Q1

Full report

AWK Q1 2026: EPS Misses on Revenue Beat, Dividend Raised 8.2%, Guidance Reaffirmed

EPS surprise -7.3% Reported $1.01 vs $1.09
Revenue surprise +3.1% Reported $1.21B vs $1.17B
Stock move -2.7% Event window
Subsequent drift -4.0% Up to 20 sessions

2026 full-year EPS guidance reaffirmed at 8% growth target. Dividend growth target maintained at 7-9% annually. Capex outlook is increasing. Guidance sentiment: maintained.

What to watch on the call

Carried forward from the last transcript

Risks management flagged

  • Essential Utilities merger requires regulatory approvals in 7 states — delays or rejections could derail the transaction
  • Unfavorable rate case outcomes in Pennsylvania and New Jersey could pressure revenue
  • High debt-to-capital ratio of 58% increases reliance on future debt and equity issuances
  • Ongoing PFAS and lead remediation costs could pressure margins if not fully offset by manufacturer payments

Questions analysts left open

  • Potential impact of ROE changes on Pennsylvania rate case outcomes
  • Timing and certainty of remaining merger approvals across required states
  • Effect of CAMT tax changes on cash flow and equity financing needs
  • Schedule for additional debt issuances in Q3 and Q4

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-2.7%FY2026 Q1

Sources

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  2. FN2 earnings calendar analyst consensus
  3. Earnings call transcript analysis, FY2026 Q1

Methodology

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