American Water Works (AWK) is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2024 results on Feb. 19, after market close. The company delivered a negative earnings surprise of 2.2% in the last reported quarter.See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.Let’s discuss the factors that are likely to be reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.Major Factors That Might Have Impacted AWK's Q4 PerformanceIn October 2024, Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water Works, completed ...

American Water Works (AWK) shares ended the last trading session 6.8% higher at $129.95. The jump came on an impressive volume with a higher-than-average number of shares changing hands in the session. This compares to the stock's 2.9% loss over the past four weeks.American Water Works has been investing regularly to upgrade and maintain its water and wastewater infrastructure. The company plans to invest $3.3 billion in 2025 to strengthen and expand its water and wastewater infrastructure and efficiently s ...

Donald Trump’s first week in the White House sent stocks on a rally after making a shaky start to the New Year. However, concerns over the economy continue to cloud investors’ sentiment related to high inflation and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s future rate cut plans. This saw consumer sentiment decline in January, the first time in six months.Given the ongoing uncertainty, it would be safe to invest in utility stocks, which are considered defensive, such as American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) ...

American Water Works Company Inc. (AWK) continues to expand operations through organic and inorganic initiatives. Rising earnings estimates, long-term investment plans and growth opportunities make AWK a solid investment option in the utility sector.Let us focus on the factors that make this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company a strong investment pick at the moment.AWK’s Earnings Projections & Growth RateThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings per share (EPS) has moved up 0.2% in the past 90 days to $5.70.Th ...

Investing by equal parts in these three dividend stocks produces an average yield of 3%.Investors worried about a stock market sell-off may feel the urge to sell out of their positions and run for the exits. But long-term investors know that it's a mistake to overhaul your investing strategy based on emotion.A better approach is to ensure you are invested in companies that suit your risk tolerance and can help you achieve your investment objectives. Dividend stocks are a great way to generate passive income ...

In life and investing, consistency matters greatly. This is because wealth and success rarely come quickly. Even if it did, it's going to take commitment and dedication to maintain and build on that success.Hi, my name is Kody. Aside from my articles here on Seeking Alpha, I am also a regular contributor to TipRanks, Sure Dividend, and The Dividend Kings and iREIT+Hoya Capital. I have been investing since September 2017 and interested in dividend investing since about 2009.Since July 2018, I have ran Kody's ...

Water utilities work day in and day out to ensure an uninterrupted supply of clean, potable water and reliable sewer services to millions of customers in the United States. These are essential for healthy and hygienic living.The aging of pipelines is concerning, but water utilities continue with their upgrade and maintenance projects to minimize disruptions in operations. American Water Works Company (AWK) , with its widespread operations, provides services to domestic customers and military bases and offer ...

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for American Water Works (AWK) . Shares have added about 0.1% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is American Water Works due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers. American Water Works Q3 Earnings M ...

If you're looking for dividend growth, these three stocks will probably be of great interest to you in November.The utility sector isn't exactly known for growth, but that doesn't mean you can't find it if you are willing to look. And dividend growth is exactly what you'll get from Brookfield Renewable (BEP 3.97%) (BEPC 4.91%), NextEra Energy (NEE 0.13%), and American Water Works (AWK -0.55%).These three stocks represent three very different companies that get lumped in with the normally slow-growing utilit ...

American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 31, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Aaron Musgrave - Vice President of Investor Relations John Griffith - President David Bowler - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Cheryl Norton - Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Susan Hardwick - Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Richard Sunderland - JPMorgan Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Angie Storozynski - Seaport Operator Good ...