American Water posts Q1 2026 EPS of $1.00, down from $1.05; affirms 2026 guidance
American Water reported first-quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $1.00 per share, down from $1.05 a year earlier, and adjusted EPS of $1.01 versus $1.02. Operating revenues rose to $1.207 billion from $1.142 billion, but higher costs and interest expense left net income at $196 million compared with $205 million. The company affirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.02 to $6.12 and its 7% to 9% long-term growth targets, and it declared a higher quarterly dividend.
Key points
- GAAP EPS was $1.00 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, versus $1.05 a year earlier; adjusted EPS was $1.01 versus $1.02
- Operating revenues were $1.207 billion versus $1.142 billion; net income attributable to common shareholders was $196 million versus $205 million
- 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.02 to $6.12 was affirmed; it excludes merger transaction costs with Essential Utilities
- Quarterly dividend of $0.8950 per share declared April 29, 2026, payable June 2, 2026, an 8.2% increase
The filing
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