American Water Works stock sets October 28 results date

Published on 10/08/2026 at 05:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

American Water Works stock faces a key test on October 28, 2026, with Q3 results and 2027 guidance due. Q2 EPS reached USD 1.61, USD 0.08 above consensus.

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American Water Works stock (ISIN US0304201033) carried a market capitalization of USD 25.3 billion on October 7, 2026, while its NYSE quote fell 0.52 percent from the prior session. The next major company checkpoint is October 28, when third-quarter results and 2027 earnings guidance are due.

October 28 sets the next test

On October 6, Yahoo Finance reported that American Water plans to release its 2026 third-quarter financial results after the market closes on October 28, 2026. The company will also introduce standalone 2027 earnings guidance and provide long-term financial targets.

The company scheduled its investor conference call for October 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET. That timing gives investors one full trading session between the release and management's discussion of the outlook.

Second-quarter figures set the benchmark

American Water's second-quarter revenue reached USD 1.35 billion, up 6.2 percent year over year, while quarterly EPS was USD 1.61 against a USD 1.53 consensus. MarketBeat reported the figures for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, putting the EPS beat at USD 0.08.

The revenue comparison matters because the upcoming release will show whether the 6.2 percent growth rate continued into the third quarter. American Water operates regulated water and wastewater businesses, so earnings guidance and long-term targets are key indicators for the stock's valuation.

Analyst target stays above the quote

The analyst consensus is Hold, based on one Buy rating, eight Hold ratings and one Sell rating. According to MarketBeat, the average price target is USD 140.11, with targets from USD 130 at Barclays to USD 162 at UBS. The consensus target lies 10.0 percent above the October 7 NYSE price.

That spread places the October 28 guidance update at the center of the valuation debate. A stronger earnings path could support the target range, while a weaker outlook would leave the Hold consensus facing a clearer test.

NYSE quote remains below yearly high

American Water Works was last at USD 127.38 on the NYSE on October 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET, versus a 52-week range of USD 120.57 to USD 145.64. The stock's market capitalization was USD 25.3 billion on the same date.