American Water Works (AWK) News Today

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) saw its stock price decrease today, pressured by recent earnings misses and lowered forecasts despite supportive rate requests and longer-term outlook upgrades.

• Positive Sentiment: Maryland American Water filed a rate request with the Maryland Public Service Commission to recoup $22 million in infrastructure investments made over the last seven years, supporting future revenue stability. Maryland American Water Files Rate Request Driven by $22 Million of Investment Over Last Seven Years
• Positive Sentiment: Seaport Research Partners raised its FY2027 EPS forecast for AWK from $6.62 to $6.66, highlighting stronger long-term earnings potential. Seaport Res Ptn Has Bullish Outlook for AWK FY2027 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.8275 per share, representing a $3.31 annualized payout and a 2.35% yield, underlining reliable shareholder returns. American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK) Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.83
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts at Mizuho raised their price target on AWK from $148.00 to $149.00 but maintained a “neutral” rating, implying limited near-term upside. Read More
• Neutral Sentiment: AWK updated its FY 2025 EPS guidance to a range of $5.70–5.75, aligning closely with consensus estimates and signalling steady but unspectacular full-year results. American Water Works (NYSE:AWK) Releases FY 2025 Earnings Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: While Q2 revenues rose 11% year-over-year—driven by rate hikes and acquisitions—EPS missed by $0.05, reflecting a mixed operational performance. American Water Works’ Q2 Earnings Lag, Revenues Beat Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo cut its price target on AWK shares from $147.00 to $141.00 and kept an “equal weight” rating, signalling a potential 3.2% downside. Read More
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst Seaport Research Partners reduced its FY 2025 EPS forecast for AWK from $5.82 to $5.80, marking a downward revision to near-term earnings expectations. What is Seaport Res Ptn’s Estimate for AWK FY2025 Earnings?
• Negative Sentiment: AWK’s Q2 2025 EPS of $1.48 missed consensus by $0.05, stoking concerns over margin pressures despite revenue growth. American Water Works (NYSE:AWK) Posts Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.05 EPS