American Water Q2 2026: EPS $1.61, guidance affirmed
The quarter reads as an on-track utility: American Water beat consensus EPS by roughly 3.4% and reaffirmed 2026 guidance of $6.02 to $6.12. Revenue rose 5.8% to $1.35 billion and net income grew 9.0% to $315 million. Free cash flow was negative at -$258 million, which is normal for a utility that spends on pipes before regulators let it recover the cost.
1 · Expected vs. Actual
Free preview belowGAAP and adjusted EPS were both $1.61, above the $1.48 GAAP and $1.49 adjusted figures from a year ago. That is about 3.4% better than the $1.5573 consensus estimate. Operating income rose to $542 million from $489 million, so the beat came from utility operations rather than one-off items.
Operating revenue was $1.35 billion, up 5.8% from $1.276 billion a year earlier. Management credits approved rate increases, infrastructure surcharges and acquisitions, not higher water usage. Regulated Businesses net income rose to $331 million from $288 million.
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Figures on this page come from the company's original SEC filings. The analysis is generated automatically and checked against validation rules, but may still contain errors or omissions. Not investment advice. · Generated 2026-09-17
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