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California Water Service Group CWT is benefiting from strategic investments that support the upgrade and replacement of aging infrastructure. These investments focus on improving system reliability, enhancing water quality and boosting operational efficiency, thereby strengthening service delivery. The company plans to invest $627 million in 2026 and $667 million in 2027, respectively, to support rate base expansion and sustainable long-term earnings growth. These investments strengthen infrastructure, support PFAS treatment, improve efficiency, enhance water system reliability and address quality requirements.Recently, CWT’s subsidiary, Cal Water, received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to invest $1.45 billion through 2027 in water quality, system reliability, power-outage resilience, cybersecurity and long-term water supply projects. The decision allows the company to increase annual revenues by $90.5 million in 2026, $43.2 million in 2027 and $48.9 million in 2028.CWT expects infrastructure and other capital investments to support a more than 11.1% compound annual rate base growth, with the rate base projected to exceed $3.2 billion by 2027.The company’s planned acquisition of water and wastewater systems could expand its customer base and create additional infrastructure investment opportunities. Overall, continued capital spending, regulatory support and rate-base growth could provide a strong foundation for sustainable earnings growth, although regulatory approvals, financing costs and execution risks remain important considerations. As per the U.S Environmental Protection Agency, nearly $1.25 trillion will be needed over the next 20 years for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements. Aging water infrastructure creates investment opportunities as utilities replace old pipelines, upgrade treatment facilities and improve system reliabilityAmerican Water Works AWK continues to invest in upgrading, expanding and maintaining its water and wastewater infrastructure. The company plans to spend $3.7 billion in 2026 and $19-$20 billion from 2026 through 2030 to support system reliability and long-term growth.American States Water AWR plans to invest $185-$225 million in 2026 to strengthen and improve infrastructure, support rate base growth and create long-term financial opportunities. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and...

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. American Water Works Company stock sits in an awkward spot for value focused investors, with a Dividend Discount Model (DDM) intrinsic value estimate that points to a premium over the current market price context while broader checks also suggest the shares are not obviously cheap. Over the past 5 years, American Water Works Company has delivered a share price decline of 12.3%, which raises the question of whether today's valuation fairly reflects that weaker long term return profile. The recently announced plan to invest about US$48b in wastewater and water infrastructure can support long term cash flow potential, but the size and timing of that capital program also add execution and regulatory risk for investors focused on near term valuation. American Water Works Company scores just 1 out of 6 on value checks, which leans expensive rather than a clear bargain on the broader valuation framework. The stock's next move may depend on whether American Water Works Company's premium to the DDM based intrinsic value estimate and its weak 5 year return are justified by the long runway of planned infrastructure investment. Find out why American Water Works Company's -6.4% return over the last year is lagging behind its peers. The Dividend Discount Model (DDM) looks at what American Water Works Company might be worth based on the dividends it is expected to pay over time. For American Water Works Company, the model uses an annual dividend per share of about $3.98, a return on equity of 10.40% and a payout ratio around 56%, which together imply dividend growth of roughly 3.5% capped from a slightly higher underlying growth assumption. On these inputs, the DDM points to an intrinsic value of about $111.52 per share, which sits below the current market price and implies the stock is about 15.9% above that model-derived value. The recently announced plan to invest roughly $48 billion in wastewater and water projects helps explain why the market appears comfortable paying a premium, because that spending could support future earnings and dividends if it is executed and approved as planned. On balance, the Dividend Discount Model suggests American Water Works Company stock currently screens as overvalued relative to its projected dividend stream. Our Div...

CAMDEN, N.J., July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced today that it intends to release its 2026 second quarter financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. John Griffith, President and Chief Executive Officer; David Bowler, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; and Cheryl Norton, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will host a conference call and webcast with investors, analysts and other interested parties on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. There will be a question-and-answer session as part of the call. Interested parties may listen to an audio webcast of the conference call through a link on the Investor Relations website at ir.amwater.com. Presentation slides that will be used in conjunction with the earnings conference call will also be made available online in advance at ir.amwater.com. A replay of the audio webcast will be available for one year on American Water's investor relations website at ir.amwater.com/events. The company recognizes its website as a key channel of distribution to reach public investors and as a means of disclosing material non-public information to comply with its obligations under SEC Regulation FD. About American WaterAmerican Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. AWK-IR View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-waters-2026-second-quarter-conference-call-scheduled-for-july-30-2026-302820366.html

With a market cap of $26.3 billion, American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) is the largest publicly traded regulated water and wastewater utility in the United States. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, the company provides safe drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people through regulated operations in 14 states and manages water and wastewater systems at 18 U.S. military installations. The company is expected to release its Q2 2026 earnings soon. Ahead of the event, analysts expect the company’s EPS to be $1.55 on a diluted basis, up 4.7% from $1.48 in the year-ago quarter. The company has missed Wall Street’s EPS estimates in three of its last four quarters, while beating on one occasion. SpaceX Has Massive Multiyear Put Options Volume As SPCX Falls Below IPO Price Jeff Bezos Says ‘We Don’t Have a Revenue Problem’ in America — Bottom Half Paying Just 3% of Taxes Means ‘We Can Find 3%’ Nebius Stock Sold Off on Meta’s Data Center News. Buy the Dip. Stop Missing Market Moves: Get the FREE Barchart Brief – your midday dose of stock movers, trending sectors, and actionable trade ideas, delivered right to your inbox. Sign Up Now! For fiscal 2026, analysts project the company’s EPS to be $6.08, up 7.8% from $5.64 in fiscal 2025. AWK stock has declined 6.5% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 20.2% rise and the State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF’s (XLU) 11.8% return during the same time frame. American Water Works has underperformed the broader market over the past year primarily because investors have favored higher-growth sectors over defensive utilities, while elevated interest rates have pressured the valuations of rate-regulated utility stocks. Although the company continues to generate stable cash flows and invest in long-term infrastructure projects, its earnings growth has remained modest, including a recent quarterly EPS miss despite revenue growth and reaffirmed guidance. Analysts are skeptical about AWK, with the stock having a “Hold” rating overall. Among the 13 analysts covering the stock, three are recommending a “Strong Buy,” nine recommend “Hold,” and one suggests a “Strong Sell” for the stock. AWK’s average analyst price target is $139.33, indicating an upside of 5.6% from the current levels. On the date of publication, Kritika Sarmah did not have (either directly or indir...

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for American Water Works (AWK). Shares have lost about 4.7% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500. Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is American Water Works due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for American Water Works Company, Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late. American Water Works Q1 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/YAmerican Water Works Company reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.10 by 8.18%. The bottom line declined 0.98% from the year-ago quarter's level of $1.02 per share. AWK’s total quarterly revenues of $1.21 billion surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12 billion by 8.25%. The top line also increased 5.69% from the year-ago figure of $1.14 billion. Regulated businesses’ net revenues in the first quarter of 2026 were $1.11 billion, up 5.91% year over year.Others’ net revenues in the first quarter of 2026 were $96 million, up 3.23% year over year. Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were $816 million, up 5.84% from the year-ago quarter’s $771 million, primarily driven by higher operation and maintenance expenses.The operating income totaled $391 million, up 5.39% from the year-ago figure of $371 million.AWK continues to expand its business through acquisitions and organic growth. As of March 31, 2026, the company closed one acquisition, adding 4,600 new customers. The completion of another 22 pending acquisitions is expected to add nearly 58,400 new customers.New rates effective since Jan.1, 2026, will increase 2026 annual revenues by $89 million. As of April 30, 2026, the pending rate cases, if approved without any changes, are projected to increase revenues by another $518 million. American Water Works’ cash and cash equivalents amounted to $137 million as of March 31, 2026, compared with $98 million as of Dec. 31, 2025.Total long-term debt was $12.77 billion as of March 31, 2026, down 0.09% from $12.78 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025.In first-quarter 2026, cash flow from operating activities was $305 million compared with $331 million in the year-ago period. On April 21, 2026, A...

Essential Utilities Inc. WTRG reported first-quarter 2026 operating earnings per share (EPS) of 83 cents, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 by 17.82%. The bottom line decreased 19.41% from $1.03 in the year-ago quarter. WTRG’s first-quarter GAAP earnings were 79 cents compared with $1.03 reported in the year-ago quarter. The difference between GAAP and operating earnings was due to the impact of merger-related expenses incurred in the quarter. Operating revenues of $862 million surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $768 million by 12.17%. The top line rose nearly 10% from the prior-year quarter’s $783.6 million. The improvement in total revenues was due to additional revenues from regulatory recoveries and purchased gas costs. Essential Utilities Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Essential Utilities Inc. Quote Essential Utilities’ water segment reported revenues for the quarter of $323 million, an increase of 7.4% compared to $300.8 million in the first quarter of 2025. The year-over-year improvement was due to regulatory recoveries and increased volume. WTRG’s regulated natural gas segment reported quarterly revenues of $529.4 million, up from $470.8 million in the first quarter of 2025, primarily driven by higher purchased gas costs, increased regulatory recoveries and the impact of weather normalization adjustments. Total operating expenses amounted to $551.1 million, up 23.9% from the year-ago figure of $444.7 million due to increases in purchased gas costs, and higher operation and maintenance expenses than the previous year period. Operating income totaled $310.6 million, down 8.4% year over year. The year-over-year decline was due to an increase in operating expenses. Interest expenses increased 6.33% to $87.3 million from $79.3 million in the prior-year quarter. The company continues to expand its operations through acquisitions and organic initiatives. The pending acquisition, if closed, can add more than 200,000 customers to Essential Utilities’ customer base. So far in 2026, the company’s regulated water segment has secured rate awards and infrastructure surcharges expected to increase annual revenues by $5.7 million across Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Its regulated natural gas segment also received rate awards and infrastructure surcharges in Kentucky and Pennsylvania, projected to add $9.4 million in ann...

Power supplier The Southern Company SO delivered adjusted earnings per share of $1.32 in the first quarter of 2026, up 7.3% from $1.23 a year ago. The figure topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.21 by 9.1%. Quarterly revenue came in at $8.4 billion, an 8% increase from $7.8 billion in the year-ago period. Revenues also beat the consensus mark of $8.1 billion by 3.8%. Management credited the quarter’s upside to higher utility revenues, supported by customer growth and usage, as weather-normal retail electricity sales increased 2.3% year over year. Weather-normal retail electricity sales rose across all three customer classes, reflecting a mix of usage and customer additions. Residential volumes were supported by 46,000 new customers added since March 2025, consistent with continued net migration into the company’s service areas. Commercial electricity demand was a major growth driver, with power sales to businesses rising 4.5% from the year-ago period after adjusting for weather impacts. Data center usage expanded 42% year over year, driven by accelerating load ramps at large facilities. Industrial sales increased 1.5%, with particular strength cited in primary metals and pipeline-related activity. Southern Company (The) price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Southern Company (The) Quote The revenue beat reflected strength in multiple buckets. Retail electric revenue increased on the fuel side, while wholesale electric revenues rose year over year. Natural gas revenues advanced as well, adding another source of top-line momentum. Cost pressure remained visible across several line items. Total operating expenses rose year over year, including higher fuel and purchased power, a higher cost of natural gas, and higher depreciation and amortization. Interest expense also increased versus the prior-year quarter, consistent with management’s commentary that higher financing costs partly offset operating gains. Beyond near-term results, the quarter highlighted continued progress in large-load contracting. Southern discussed 23 gigawatts of projects either contracted or in late-stage development, with contracted large-load agreements exceeding 11 gigawatts across its electric subsidiaries. In recent months, the company also signed contracts representing 1.9 gigawatts of additional customer load with hyperscalers. This rising demand is shaping the company’s future p...

American States Water Company AWR reported first-quarter 2026 operating earnings per share (EPS) of 76 cents, up 8.6% from the year-ago quarter’s level of 70 cents. The metric missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny in the reported quarter. Operating revenues totaled $169.2 million, up 14.3% from the year-ago quarter’s level of $148.01 million. The year-over-year increase in total revenues was due to strong contributions from all three segments. American States Water Company price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | American States Water Company Quote Total revenues from the Water segment were $113.1 million, up 10.9% from $102 million in the year-ago period. Revenues from the Electric segment were $18.7 million, up 24.7% from $15 million in the year-ago quarter. Revenues from the Contracted Services segment were $37.4 million, up from $31 million in the year-ago quarter. Operating expenses totaled $117.8 million, up 14.9% from the year-ago quarter’s level of $102.5 million. This increase was due to higher water purchased, power purchased for pumping, other operation expenses and higher ASUS construction expenses. Operating income totaled $51.4 million, up 12.8% from $45.6 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. Interest expenses amounted to $12.1 million, nearly the same as the year-ago levels. Interest income totaled $0.98 million compared with $2.01 million in the year-ago quarter. As of March 31, 2026, AWR’s cash and cash equivalents totaled $22.1 million compared with $18.8 million as of Dec. 31, 2025. Long-term debt was $782.7 million as of March 31, 2026, on par with the figure as of Dec. 31, 2025. Cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter of 2026 totaled $71.7 million compared with $45.1 million in the year-ago period. AWR’s regulated utilities are authorized to spend nearly $650 million in capital investments, as approved in the utilities’ general rate cases, targeting $185-$225 million in 2026. American States Water currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. American Water Works Company AWK reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.10 by 8.18%. The bottom line declined 0.98% from the year-ago quarter's level of $1.02. AWK’s total quarterly revenues of $1.21 bill...

SAN DIEGO, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- California American Water published its 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports, demonstrating high-quality water service throughout its state districts. The annual reports compare California American Water's water quality with standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water. The reports also cover drinking water sources, public health information, substances detected in the water and the levels of those substances. Commonly asked questions and answers concerning drinking water are also included. The reports continue a contemporary design that features illustrated sections of common containments and simple-to-read explanations of the various technical terms within the document. "We are pleased to announce that our 2025 reports demonstrate excellent water quality," said Sarah Leeper, President of California American Water. "We hope that customers will find these reports educational and helpful in answering the questions they may have about the state of their water." Customers can look up their water quality reports by zip code by visiting: Water Quality Reports About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowingﾮ by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About California American Water California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK) with approximately 300 dedicated employees, provides safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 720,000 people. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/water-quality-reports-show-excellent-results-for-california-american-water-custo...

American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 3.8% to US$127 in the week after its latest quarterly results. It was a pretty mixed result, with revenues beating expectations to hit US$1.2b. Statutory earnings fell 7.5% short of analyst forecasts, reaching US$1.00 per share. The analysts typically update their forecasts at each earnings report, and we can judge from their estimates whether their view of the company has changed or if there are any new concerns to be aware of. We've gathered the most recent statutory forecasts to see whether the analysts have changed their earnings models, following these results. We've found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. Following the latest results, American Water Works Company's nine analysts are now forecasting revenues of US$5.46b in 2026. This would be a modest 4.9% improvement in revenue compared to the last 12 months. Statutory earnings per share are predicted to increase 7.9% to US$6.09. Before this earnings report, the analysts had been forecasting revenues of US$5.39b and earnings per share (EPS) of US$6.09 in 2026. The consensus analysts don't seem to have seen anything in these results that would have changed their view on the business, given there's been no major change to their estimates. Check out our latest analysis for American Water Works Company There were no changes to revenue or earnings estimates or the price target of US$138, suggesting that the company has met expectations in its recent result. There's another way to think about price targets though, and that's to look at the range of price targets put forward by analysts, because a wide range of estimates could suggest a diverse view on possible outcomes for the business. There are some variant perceptions on American Water Works Company, with the most bullish analyst valuing it at US$155 and the most bearish at US$124 per share. This is a very narrow spread of estimates, implying either that American Water Works Company is an easy company to value, or - more likely - the analysts are relying heavily on some key assumptions. Another way we can view these estimates is in the context of the bigger picture, such as how the forecasts stack up against past performance, and whether forecasts are more or les...

American Water Works Company AWK reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.10 by 8.18%. The bottom line declined 0.98% from the year-ago quarter's level of $1.02 per share. AWK’s total quarterly revenues of $1.21 billion surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12 billion by 8.25%. The top line also increased 5.69% from the year-ago figure of $1.14 billion. American Water Works Company, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | American Water Works Company, Inc. Quote Regulated businesses’ net revenues in the first quarter of 2026 were $1.11 billion, up 5.91% year over year. Others’ net revenues in the first quarter of 2026 were $96 million, up 3.23% year over year. Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were $816 million, up 5.84% from the year-ago quarter’s $771 million, primarily driven by higher operation and maintenance expenses. The operating income totaled $391 million, up 5.39% from the year-ago figure of $371million. AWK continues to expand its business through acquisitions and organic growth. As of March 31, 2026, the company closed one acquisition, adding 4,600 new customers. The completion of another 22 pending acquisitions is expected to add nearly 58,400 new customers. New rates effective since Jan.1, 2026, will increase 2026 annual revenues by $89 million. As of April 30, 2026, the pending rate cases, if approved without any changes, are projected to increase revenues by another $518 million. American Water Works’ cash and cash equivalents amounted to $137 million as of March 31, 2026, compared with $98 million as of Dec. 31, 2025. Total long-term debt was $12.77 billion as of March 31, 2026, down 0.09% from $12.78 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025. In first-quarter 2026, cash flow from operating activities was $305 million compared with $331 million in the year-ago period. On April 21, 2026, American Water Works stated that its merger with Essential Utilities, Inc. had received its first regulatory approval from the Kentucky Public Service Commission. American Water Works affirmed its 2026 EPS guidance in the range of $6.02-$6.12. The Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.09 lies near the high end of the company’s guided range. AWK plans to invest $3.7 billion in 2026. The company still expects its long-term EPS and dividend growth to be 7-9% and rate-based g...

American Water reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.01 (consolidated $1.00), reaffirmed full‑year adjusted EPS guidance of $6.02–$6.12 with ~8% EPS growth expected in 2026 (mostly in H2), and the board raised the quarterly dividend 8.2% to $0.895 while reiterating 7–9% annual dividend and EPS growth targets. The proposed merger with Essential Utilities advanced with Kentucky approval, a Virginia decision expected in June, a planned Hart‑Scott‑Rodino filing late this summer, and the companies still targeting a close by the end of Q1 2027 pending approvals in seven states. Regulatory, capital and financing highlights include final orders in West Virginia and Maryland and active rate cases in PA/NJ/VA/CA/IL (PA recommended decision expected in May, final order in July); the company is investing in PFAS remediation, lead service line removal and smart meters, has secured about $185 million from PFAS manufacturers, holds 105,000 customer connections under agreement totaling $565 million with Nexus Water expected to close by June 30, and has strengthened liquidity by repaying a $795 million note, issuing $700 million long‑term debt at 5.2%, sitting at a 58% debt‑to‑capital ratio and expecting an ~$84 million New Jersey CAMT refund. Interested in American Water Works Company, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. 3 American Outperformers Are Lifting and Initiating Dividends American Water Works (NYSE:AWK) opened 2026 with first-quarter results that management said were “right on track” to achieve full-year targets, while also providing updates on regulatory activity, infrastructure investments, acquisition growth and progress on its proposed merger with Essential Utilities. President and CEO John Griffith said the company began the year with adjusted earnings of $1.01 per share, which he described as reflecting “a successful execution of our plan so far in 2026.” Griffith said the company expects to deliver 8% EPS growth in 2026 and reaffirmed full-year earnings guidance as well as long-term targets. → Corning Beats Q1 Estimates but Drops 9% on Guidance Miss Beat the Volatility: Top 3 Low-Beta Stocks to Watch CFO David Bowler said consolidated earnings were $1.00 per share and “in line with our expectations.” Bowler attributed higher revenue to authorized rate increases tied to investment recovery across the company’s states, while noting that operating and maintena...