---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001410636-26-000121"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AWK"
cik: "0001410636"
company_name: "American Water Works Company, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-29T20:33:29+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-29T20:34:05.773675+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# American Water Q2 GAAP EPS $1.61 vs $1.48 YoY; affirms 2026 guidance $6.02-$6.12

## Summary
- Q2 GAAP EPS $1.61, up from $1.48; adjusted EPS $1.61 vs $1.49.
- Year-to-date GAAP EPS $2.61 vs $2.53; adjusted $2.62 vs $2.51.
- 2026 EPS guidance affirmed at $6.02-$6.12; long-term EPS/dividend growth target 7-9%.
- Capital investment plan $3.7B on track; added ~52,000 customer connections via acquisitions.
- Merger with Essential Utilities progressing; three state approvals, Texas settlement in principle.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001410636-26-000121
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AWK
- cik: 0001410636
- company_name: American Water Works Company, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-29T20:33:29+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1410636/000141063626000121/0001410636-26-000121-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1410636/000141063626000121/awk-20260729.htm

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