American Water Works Company, Inc. 8K

American Water Works Company, Inc. announced higher second quarter 2026 earnings, affirmed its 2026 EPS guidance and long-term growth targets, detailed capital investments and equity forward settlements, declared a dividend, and reported ongoing progress on its proposed merger with Essential Utilities.

On July 29, 2026, American Water Works Company, Inc. reported solid financial results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026, with GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.61 for the quarter (up from $1.48–$1.49 in 2025) and year-to-date adjusted EPS of $2.62 (up from $2.51), driven by higher regulated operating revenues from rate cases and acquisitions, partially offset by increased operating, depreciation, and interest expenses; the company affirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range of $6.02 to $6.12 and long-term EPS and dividend growth targets of 7–9%, highlighted significant year-to-date regulatory execution including new Pennsylvania rates effective August 13, 2026, noted progress on its $3.7 billion 2026 capital investment plan and approximately 52,000 customer connections added via acquisitions (including Nexus Water systems), reported partial settlement of previously executed equity forward sale agreements for 3.4 million shares generating $476 million in proceeds with 4.7 million shares remaining available for settlement, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.895 per share payable September 1, 2026, and stated that progress continues on its proposed merger with Essential Utilities, Inc., with three state approvals obtained and a settlement in principle reached in Texas while integration planning advances.

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1410636

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AWK

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8K

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0001410636-26-000121

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