American Water Works stock holds firm after Q2 beat
Published on 08/27/2026 at 12:05 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
American Water Works Company, Inc. (US0304201033) reported second-quarter revenue of $1.35 billion and EPS of $1.61 on July 29, 2026, while FY 2026 guidance still calls for $6.02 to $6.12 per share. The latest quote snapshot puts the stock at $137.81, with a market cap of $27.387 billion and a beta of 0.58.
Quarterly numbers set the tone
The July 29, 2026 quarter beat consensus on both profit and sales. The company reported EPS of $1.61, ahead of the $1.53 estimate by $0.08, while revenue of $1.35 billion topped the $1.33 billion view.
Year over year, revenue rose 6.2% from the prior-year quarter, and net margin was 21.35%. Those figures keep the utility's earnings profile in line with its defensive reputation while still showing measured growth.
Guidance stays intact
FY 2026 guidance remains at $6.02 to $6.12 in EPS, and analysts expect $6.09 for the full year. The midpoint of the company's range is $6.07, which sits just below that consensus point.
That gap is small, but it matters for a regulated utility where earnings delivery often drives valuation more than rapid sales growth. The same market snapshot also shows a P/E ratio of 23.84 and a dividend yield of 2.6%.
Dividend and profile
American Water Works is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility, serving regulated and market-based customers across multiple states. The current dividend rate of $3.58 a year, based on the latest $0.895 quarterly payout, keeps income investors anchored to the name.
Shares and valuation
American Water Works stock trades at $137.81 as of August 27, 2026, with a market cap of $27.387 billion. The shares also sit well below the listed 52-week high of $181.22 seen on August 25, 2026.
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