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SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- California American Water has begun the Austin Steiner Main Replacement Project, the final phase of a multi-year modernization of the Fruitridge Vista water system.
American Century Companies Inc. lowered its position in American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) by 3.3% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 848,704 shares of the utilities provider's stock after selling 29,123 shares during the quarter.
Increase Supports $22 Million in Completed Infrastructure Investments; First Rate Adjustment Since 2019 BEL AIR, Md., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a settlement for new water rates for Maryland American Water.
Strengthening System Reliability and Water Quality for Customers SAN DIEGO, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- California American Water announced today its 2025 summary of investments for system improvements, totaling more than $200 million in water and wastewater system upgrades throughout its service area across the state. "Delivering safe, clean and reliable water and wastewater service requires consistent, proactive investment in our systems," said Sarah Leeper, President of California American Water.
American Water Works is a real-life version of Monopoly's Water Works, returning steady and growing dividends to its shareholders for 17 years straight. AWK's $19 billion to $20 billion five-year capex plan (not including Essential Utilities) should power solid adjusted EPS growth. The water utility's debt-to-capital ratio remains below its long-term target, and it had almost $1.2 billion of liquidity to close out 2025.
Customers should update contact information now to help ensure receipt of emergency and general service alerts CAMDEN, N.J., Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., urges customers to update their contact information through its online customer portal, MyWater, in order to receive notifications about emergency alerts as well as non-urgent work taking place in their communities, including water main replacements, flushing or other planned maintenance.
MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania American Water is pleased to announce the launch of the American Water Charitable Foundation's 2026 Water and Environment Grant Program.
LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kentucky American Water is investing approximately $630,000 to upgrade critical water infrastructure on Leawood Dr. in Lexington, replacing approximately a half mile of aging water main to help ensure continued reliability, water quality and fire protection for customers.
Strengthening System Reliability and Water Quality for Customers CAMDEN, N.J., Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey American Water today announced that it invested more than $781 million in water and wastewater system improvements across the Garden State in 2025 - a significant increase from the approximately $520 million invested in 2024.
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of service, California American Water's Culture Committee organized a donation drive benefiting The Gathering Inn, a Placer County nonprofit that provides shelter, essential resources, and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness.
Strengthening System Reliability and Water Quality for Customers BELLEVILLE, Ill., Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to high-quality service, Illinois American Water invested more than $280 million in upgrades and improvements to water and wastewater systems in 2025 throughout its service area across Illinois.
Alberta Investment Management Corp purchased a new stake in shares of American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 6,700 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $933,000. Several other
Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS): $5.64 for 2025, up from $5.18 in 2024, reflecting an 8.9% growth.Revenue Increase: Driven by authorized rate increases, acqu
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AWK misses Q4 EPS estimates but tops revenues and reaffirms 2026 guidance amid major capital spending plans.
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
American Water Works (AWK) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.24 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.28 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.22 per share a year ago.
2025 GAAP earnings of $5.69 per share, compared to $5.39 per share in 2024 and fourth quarter 2025 GAAP earnings of $1.22 per share, compared to $1.22 in the fourth quarter 2024 2025 results of $5.74 per share exclude $0.05 of transaction costs associated with pending merger with Essential Utilities; achieved the upper half of the earnings guidance range of $5.70 to $5.75 per share Excluding transaction costs for the pending merger and incremental interest income from the HOS secured seller note, 2025 adjusted earnings of $5.64 per share, compared to $5.18 per share in 2024, an 8.9% increase Delivered dividend growth of 8.2% for the year Invested $3.2 billion in capital in 2025, driven by system need in support of water quality and reliability HOS $795 million secured seller note repaid in full on February 13, 2026 Affirmed long-term EPS and dividend growth targets of 7-9% On February 10, 2026, shareholders of American Water and Essential Utilities overwhelmingly approved their merger-related proposals CAMDEN, N.J., Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) today reported adjusted earnings of $1.24 per share for the fourth quarter 2025 compared to $1.15 per share in 2024, and full year adjusted earnings in 2025 of $5.64 per share compared to $5.18 per share in 2024.
Water utilities like AWK, CWCO, AWR and CWT are poised to benefit from their strong customer base and systematic investments that enable them to serve customers efficiently throughout the year.
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