American Water Works Company just cleared another quarter, and the reaction is already in. After Q3 2026 results hit, the stock climbed about 1.7% on the day, a fairly upbeat move for a regulated utility that usually trades on steadiness, not drama.
The real story sits in earnings power. Adjusted EPS for the quarter came in at about $2.00, with year to date adjusted EPS at $4.63 and management steering investors toward the upper half of its tightened 2026 guidance range. That level of earnings clarity is feeding optimism in the tape, even as the market weighs a rich P/E and ongoing balance sheet strain.
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Q3 2026 Earnings Summary
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Revenue (Q3 2026 vs. Q3 2025): US$1,510 million vs. US$1,451 million (up about 4.1%)
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Net Income (Excl. Extra Items, Q3 2026 vs. Q3 2025): US$387 million vs. US$379 million (up about 2.1%)
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Basic EPS (Q3 2026 vs. Q3 2025): US$1.94 vs. US$1.94 (effectively f...