AWK
American Water Works
NYSE: AWK · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
$131.97
-0.53% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$25.77B
P/E ratio
23.40
P/S ratio
5.01x
EPS (TTM)
$5.64
Dividend yield
2.45%
52W range
$120 – $147
Volume
1.9M
American Water Works (AWK) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
2 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
-0.8%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
+5.8%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
+1.6%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
-2.3%
Last 3 reports
Positive reaction rate
33%
1 of 3 quarters
Largest single-day move
-6.0%
2025-10-29
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | $1.24 | -1.6% | $133.51 | $131.36 | -1.6% |
| 2025-10-29 | $1.94 | +2.6% | $133.09 | $125.08 | -6.0% |
| 2025-07-29 | $1.48 | -2.6% | $138.71 | $139.65 | +0.7% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.26 | $1.24 | -1.6% | $1.27B | +5.8% |
| 2025-09-30 | $1.89 | $1.94 | +2.6% | $1.45B | +9.7% |
| 2025-06-30 | $1.52 | $1.48 | -2.6% | $1.28B | +11.1% |
| 2025-03-31 | $1.07 | $1.05 | -1.5% | $1.14B | +13.0% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.06 | $1.22 | +15.1% | $1.20B | +16.4% |
| 2024-09-30 | $1.84 | $1.77 | -3.8% | $1.32B | +13.4% |
| 2024-06-30 | $1.46 | $1.40 | -4.1% | $1.15B | +4.7% |
| 2024-03-31 | $0.98 | $0.93 | -5.1% | $1.01B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $0.83 | $0.92 | +10.8% | $1.03B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $1.65 | $1.70 | +3.0% | $1.17B | — |
| 2023-06-30 | $1.31 | $1.47 | +12.2% | $1.10B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $6.16 | $5.4B | +5.8% | 10 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $6.64 | $5.8B | +7.0% | 10 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $7.15 | $6.2B | +6.7% | 10 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $7.68 | $6.6B | +6.5% | 10 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $8.24 | $7.0B | +6.4% | 10 | medium |
Frequently asked questions
Has American Water Works beaten earnings estimates?
American Water Works has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 2 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of -0.8% over the last 4 quarters.
How does AWK stock react to earnings?
AWK stock has moved an average of -2.3% in the trading day following earnings over its last 3 reports, with positive reactions in 33% of those quarters.
What is American Water Works's revenue growth rate?
American Water Works reported year-over-year revenue growth of +5.8% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing +1.6% year-over-year.
What is the expected EPS for AWK in 2026?
Analysts expect American Water Works to report EPS of $6.16 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $5.4B, based on estimates from 10 analysts.