Earnings Results
American Water Works (NYSE:AWK) reported quarterly earnings results on July 29, 2026 that exceeded analyst expectations.
The Utilities company reported earnings per share of $1.61, beating the consensus estimate of $1.58 by $0.03 per share. Revenue came in at $1.4B, beating the estimate of $1.3B.
Company Overview
American Water Works's stock moved following the earnings release. The stock currently trades at $138.09 with a market capitalization of $25.4B.
American Water Works's earnings outperformance reflects execution that exceeded Wall Street's expectations. Earnings beats can lead to upward estimate revisions from analysts, which often correlate with sustained stock price appreciation over the following weeks as models are updated.
Earnings reports are most useful when viewed as part of a trend rather than in isolation. Investors tracking American Water Works should compare this quarter's results against both year-over-year figures and sequential performance to identify whether the business is accelerating, stabilizing, or decelerating. The earnings calendar on Smart Investors Daily tracks upcoming report dates across all publicly traded companies.
American Water Works Earnings History
| Quarter | EPS Actual | EPS Est. | Surprise |
| Q2 (Jul 2026) | $1.61 | $1.58 | +1.9% |
| Q1 (Apr 2026) | $1.01 | $1.09 | -7.3% |
| Q4 (Feb 2026) | $1.24 | $1.27 | -2.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does American Water Works report earnings?
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Did AWK beat earnings estimates?
See the full Q2 results including EPS actual vs estimate on our AWK earnings page.