American Water Works Company Second Quarter 2025 Earnings: Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS Lags

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American Water Works Company (NYSE:AWK) Second Quarter 2025 Results

Key Financial Results

  • Revenue: US$1.28b (up 11% from 2Q 2024).
  • Net income: US$289.0m (up 4.3% from 2Q 2024).
  • Profit margin: 23% (down from 24% in 2Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses.
  • EPS: US$1.48 (up from US$1.42 in 2Q 2024).
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NYSE:AWK Earnings and Revenue Growth August 1st 2025

All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

American Water Works Company Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS Falls Short

Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 3.9%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 2.6%.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 6.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.4% growth forecast for the Water Utilities industry in the US.

Performance of the American Water Utilities industry.

The company's share price is broadly unchanged from a week ago.

Risk Analysis

You still need to take note of risks, for example - American Water Works Company has 2 warning signs (and 1 which is potentially serious) we think you should know about.

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About NYSE:AWK

American Water Works Company

Through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States.

Proven track record average dividend payer.

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