Form 8-K · Current report
American Water Works 8-K, filed Jul 29, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0001410636
- Accession no.
- 0001410636-26-000121
Summary
American Water Works reported second quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.61 per share, up from $1.49 a year earlier, and affirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.02 to $6.12 plus long-term EPS and dividend growth targets of 7-9%. CEO John Griffith said the company received a constructive decision in its Pennsylvania general rate case and that three states have approved its proposed merger with Essential Utilities, with a settlement in principle reached in Texas.
Key points
- Second quarter 2026 GAAP earnings were $1.61 per share versus $1.48 in 2025; year-to-date earnings were $2.61 per share versus $2.53.
- 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range of $6.02 to $6.12 and long-term EPS and dividend growth targets of 7-9% were affirmed.
- The company added roughly 52,000 customer connections from acquisitions through June 30, including the Nexus Water systems, and its $3.7 billion 2026 capital investment plan is on track.
- Three states have approved the proposed merger with Essential Utilities, a settlement in principle has been reached in Texas, and integration planning is progressing.
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Items reported
- 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
From the filing
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 29, 2026, American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the press release has been included as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. The information furnished in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities…
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