American Water Works

AWK

Market cap $24.1B

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American Water Works (AWK) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Reports show drinking water in all service areas meets quality standards  DAVENPORT, Iowa, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iowa American Water announced today that its most recent Water Quality Reports are now available for all service areas on its website at iowaamwater.com/wqreports. The company is proud to report that once again, the drinking water provided to over 225,000 people in Iowa meets or surpasses both state and federal water quality standards for all regulated substances, including lead.

CHARLESTON, W.Va., May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- West Virginia American Water recently celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art training facility in Nitro with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by company leaders, team members, and local officials.

Reports show drinking water in all service areas meet quality standards BELLEVILLE, Ill., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois American Water announced today that its most recent Water Quality Reports are now available for all service areas on its website at illinoisamwater.com/wqreports.

21 Departments to Receive  about $50,000 in Grants CAMDEN, N.J., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey American Water announced today that 21 volunteer fire and EMS departments in its service areas will receive about $50,000 in grants to support firefighter safety, emergency response and lifesaving equipment purchases.

SAN DIEGO, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Infrastructure Week, California American Water today announced its continued commitment to strengthening water and wastewater infrastructure across the state, with significant planned investments in 2026 totaling approximately $277 million to support safe, clean, reliable and affordable service for customers. California American Water's capital investment is focused on upgrading aging infrastructure, enhancing water quality, reducing service disruptions, and improving system resilience.

CAMDEN, N.J., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With temperatures in the mid-90s this week and the unofficial start to summer this holiday weekend, New Jersey American Water is reminding customers that smart irrigation and landscaping practices are essential for conserving water, especially as New Jersey remains under a drought warning.

GREENWOOD, Ind., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and Indiana American water, today announce that five organizations were awarded a Foundation 2026 Water and Environment grant totaling $212,000, supporting water quality protection, environmental education and conservation.

American Water is merging with Essential Utilities to create the largest public water utility in the U.S., targeting Q1 2027 closure. AWK expects 7-9% long-term EPS and dividend growth, with potential for above-trend EPS growth post-merger due to synergies and expanded geographic reach. Pro-forma dividend yield is projected to rise to 3.4% in 2027, with a payout ratio near 58%, and valuation is seen as attractive versus peers.