Nov 5, 4:34 PM ET
On November 2, 2026, American Water, Essential Utilities and certain affiliates filed a Stipulation of Settlement in the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities proceeding on their proposed merger. The stipulation was entered into with all parties, including NJBPU staff and the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel, and was posted to the NJBPU website as of November 5, 2026. It remains subject to review and approval by the NJBPU, and the filing does not describe the settlement terms.
- Merger Agreement with Essential Utilities entered into October 26, 2025, with Essential Utilities surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water
- Stipulation of Settlement filed in the NJBPU proceeding on November 2, 2026, with all parties, including NJBPU staff and the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel
- Stipulation posted to the NJBPU website as of November 5, 2026, and subject to NJBPU review and approval
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Oct 28, 4:31 PM ET
American Water reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.00, up from $1.89 a year earlier, while GAAP EPS was flat at $1.94. The company narrowed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to the top half of its range and initiated 2027 standalone adjusted EPS guidance of $6.53 to $6.63, which it said reflects 8% growth at the midpoint.
- Q3 2026 operating revenues were $1,510 million, up from $1,451 million in Q3 2025; net income attributable to shareholders was $387 million, up from $379 million.
- Q3 2026 GAAP EPS was $1.94, flat with 2025; adjusted EPS was $2.00 vs. $1.89.
- 2026 adjusted EPS guidance narrowed to $6.07 to $6.12 from $6.02 to $6.12.
- Company expects to close the proposed merger with Essential Utilities by the end of Q1 2027; three states have approved it.
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Jul 29, 4:33 PM ET
American Water reported second-quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $1.61 per share, up from $1.48 a year earlier, and revenue of $1,355 million, up from $1,276 million. The company affirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.02 to $6.12 and its long-term targets, which matters to shareholders because the results improved and the outlook was unchanged.
- Q2 2026 GAAP EPS was $1.61 versus $1.48 in Q2 2025; adjusted EPS was $1.61 versus $1.49
- Year-to-date 2026 GAAP EPS was $2.61 versus $2.53; Q2 net income was $315 million versus $289 million
- 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.02 to $6.12 and long-term EPS and dividend growth targets of 7-9% were affirmed
- Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.8950 per share, payable September 1, 2026
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May 15, 4:34 PM ET
Kentucky American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary, filed a request with the Kentucky Public Service Commission on May 15, 2026 seeking $17.7 million in aggregate annualized incremental revenue, with interim rates proposed from December 16, 2026 and subject to refund. The request is driven mainly by about $108 million of capital to be invested in 2027, and the rate case is expected to conclude by the end of the first quarter of 2027. At the May 13, 2026 annual meeting, shareholders also elected all 10 director nominees and approved several compensation plan and charter amendments.
- Requested incremental revenue of $17.7 million, based on a proposed 10.75% return on equity and a 52.29% common equity component.
- Interim rates proposed to begin December 16, 2026, subject to refund; the general rate case is expected to be completed by the end of Q1 2027.
- At the May 13, 2026 annual meeting, all 10 director nominees were elected, with 177,886,133 shares (91.1%) represented.
- Officer exculpation charter amendment took effect May 14, 2026; amended equity and employee stock purchase plans are effective January 1 and February 5, 2027.
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