American Water Works Company (AWK) announced an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01 for the first quarter of 2026 and affirmed its 2026 EPS guidance of $6.02 to $6.12. Despite these solid financial results, AWK's stock has suffered, down 15% over the past year and 4% year-to-date, prompting concerns among investors. The company, which serves approximately 14 million people across 14 states, has secured $25.87 million in grants and loans for infrastructure projects and celebrated its 140th anniversary in 2026.
“American Water · is · the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States · with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations”
“American Water Works Company (AWK) · posted EPS · for the quarter · $1.01”
“American Water Works Company (AWK) · affirmed its 2026 EPS guidance · in the range of · $6.02-$6.12”
“American Water · is · the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States”
“American Water · provides · safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services · approximately 14 million people”
“American Water · is the largest · regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States · true”
“American Water · provides · safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water · to approximately 14 million people”
“American Water Works Company AWK · reported · first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share · $1.01”
“American Water Works Company (AWK) · is up · 0.4% · over the past day”
“American Water Works Company (AWK) · is down · 1.7% · over the past week”
“American Water Works Company (AWK) · is down · 6.8% · over the past month”
“American Water Works Company (AWK) · has a return · 1.5% · over the past 3 months”
