Form 8-K · Current report
American Water Works 8-K, filed Oct 28, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0001410636
- Accession no.
- 0001410636-26-000150
Summary
American Water Works reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.00 per share versus $1.89 a year earlier, narrowed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $6.07–$6.12, and initiated 2027 standalone adjusted EPS guidance of $6.53–$6.63. CEO John Griffith said the company remains confident in its plans and continues to work toward closing its proposed merger with Essential Utilities by the end of the first quarter of 2027, with settlements reached in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Texas and approvals in three states.
Key points
- Third-quarter 2026 GAAP earnings were $1.94 per share, unchanged from a year earlier; adjusted earnings were $2.00 per share versus $1.89.
- American Water narrowed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $6.07–$6.12 from $6.02–$6.12.
- The company initiated 2027 standalone adjusted EPS guidance of $6.53–$6.63, which it said reflects 8% growth at the midpoint.
- The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.8950 per share payable on December 1, 2026, and the proposed merger with Essential Utilities has received approvals in three states with settlements reached in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Texas.
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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 October 28, 2026, American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 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…
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