American Water Works Set to Release Q1 2025 Earnings Soon

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) boasts a market capitalization of $28.7 billion and is a prominent provider of water and wastewater services in the United States. The company has a substantial infrastructure network and serves about 3.5 million customers across 14 states, catering to residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector clients.

Upcoming Earnings Announcement

Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, American Water Works is scheduled to announce its fiscal Q1 2025 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, April 30. Analysts anticipate that AWK will report a profit of $1.04 per share, representing a 9.5% increase from $0.95 per share in the same quarter last year. Despite this positive outlook, the company has surpassed Wall Street earnings estimates in only one of the last four quarters, experiencing misses on three occasions.

Fiscal Year Projections

For the entire fiscal year 2025, analysts project American Water Works to achieve an EPS of $5.72, reflecting a 6.1% increase from $5.39 in fiscal 2024. Furthermore, the company expects EPS to grow by 7.7% year-over-year to reach $6.16 in fiscal 2026.

Stock Performance and Market Position

AWK shares have appreciated by 20.1% in the past year, significantly outpacing both the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 6.1% rise and the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLU) 16.6% increase during the same timeframe.

Following its Q4 2024 earnings release on February 19, AWK shares rose slightly. The company reported Q4 EPS of $1.22, exceeding consensus estimates and marking a 38.6% increase. Quarterly revenues reached $1.2 billion, surpassing forecasts with a year-over-year growth of 16.4%, largely attributed to new rates and investments in capital and acquisitions. Additionally, AWK acquired 90,000 new customers in 2024 and confirmed its EPS guidance for 2025 as being between $5.65 and $5.75.

Analysts’ Consensus and Rating

The consensus view among analysts regarding American Water Works is cautious, with an overall “Hold” rating. Of the 15 analysts covering the stock, four recommend “Strong Buy,” eight advise “Hold,” two suggest “Moderate Sell,” and one recommends “Strong Sell.” Currently, AWK is trading higher than the average analyst price target of $143.08.

On the date of publication, Sohini Mondal did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes.

 

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