Here's What to Expect From American Water Works' Next Earnings Report

Core Insights - American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) is set to announce its fiscal Q4 earnings for 2025 on February 18, with a market capitalization of $25.6 billion [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts anticipate AWK will report a profit of $1.28 per share for Q4 2025, reflecting a 4.9% increase from $1.22 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For the current fiscal year ending in December, AWK is expected to report a profit of $5.74 per share, which is a 6.5% increase from $5.39 per share in fiscal 2024 [3] - EPS is projected to grow by 6.5% year-over-year to $6.11 in fiscal 2026 [3] Recent Performance - AWK's stock has gained 3.7% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 13.7% return and the State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF's 7.5% increase during the same period [4] - Despite reporting better-than-expected Q3 earnings, AWK's shares fell by 2.6% in the subsequent trading session [5] - In Q3, AWK's operating revenue rose by 9.7% year-over-year to $1.5 billion, exceeding consensus estimates by 9.8% [5] Analyst Ratings - The overall rating for AWK's stock is "Hold," with three analysts recommending "Strong Buy," ten advising "Hold," and one indicating a "Strong Sell" [6] - The mean price target for AWK is $143.09, suggesting a 9.2% potential upside from current levels [6]