It has been about a month since the last earnings report for American Water Works (AWK) . Shares have added about 1.9% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is American Water Works due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for American Water Works Company, Inc. before we dive into ho ...

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Image source: The Motley Fool.Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2 p.m. ETCall participantsPresident and Chief Executive Officer — Bob SprowlsSenior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer — Eva TangNeed a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected]TakeawaysConsolidated Earnings per Share--American States Water Company(AWR 2.18%) reported $0.87 GAAP earnings per share in Q2 2025, an increase of $0.02 per share compared to Q2 2024. Water Segment Earnings per Share-- $0.73 reported earnin ...

Group 1 - American Water Works Company, Inc. shares are currently trading higher, but there is a potential for a reversal and decline in stock price [1] - Historical data shows that the stock has previously faced resistance around the $148.00 level, leading to sell-offs after reaching this price [1][6] - Investor psychology plays a significant role in creating resistance, as many investors who bought shares at this level may place sell orders to avoid losses, contributing to the resistance [3][5][6] Group 2 - The concentration of sell orders at the $148.00 level is likely to lead to another sell-off, as seen in past occurrences when the stock reached this price [6][8] - The behavior of traders and investors, driven by fear of selling at a lower price, can create a snowball effect that further drives the stock price down [7]

The Competition Authority approved the new price for water services in the Tallinn and Saue area at €2.10 per cubic metre for private customers and €3.33 per cubic metre for business customers, excluding VAT. The price change is due to the need to harmonize the price of water for private and business customers, as required by law, and the need for investment to improve the sustainability of the water infrastructure. According to the CEO of Tallinna Vesi, Aleksandr Timofejev, the price for water services for ...