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American Water Works Company, Inc
As of May 18, 2026 at 24:05 UTC
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About American Water Works Company, Inc
American Water Works is the largest investor-owned US water and wastewater utility, serving nearly 4 million customers in 14 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts with regulated-like returns. The proposed Essential Utilities acquisition would add regulated water and wastewater utilities in Ohio, North Carolina, and Texas while increasing its presence in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia.
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5 articlesAmerican Water Works Company (NYSE:AWK) announced a quarterly cash dividend increase of 8.2% to $0.8950 per share, payable June 2, 2026. The company reaffirmed its long-term dividend growth target of 7-9% annually while maintaining a dividend payout ratio of 55-60% of earnings, demonstrating commitment to shareholder value.
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The global water and sewage market is projected to grow from $808.35 billion in 2026 to $1.04 trillion by 2030, with a CAGR of 6.8%. Growth drivers include demand for smart water infrastructure, climate-resilient systems, digital automation, and increased sewage treatment investments. Asia-Pacific and North America lead regional growth, with major players pursuing strategic acquisitions and innovative efficiency solutions.
American Water Works reported 2025 adjusted EPS of $5.64, up 8.9% year-over-year, near the upper end of guidance. The company affirmed 2026 EPS guidance of $6.02-$6.12 (8% growth) and maintained its 7-9% long-term growth target. AWK deployed $3.2 billion in capital investments and has 104,000 customer connections under agreement. The company is progressing toward closing its merger with Essential Utilities by end of Q1 2027, with regulatory approvals underway for the Nexus Water Group acquisition expected to close by August 2026.
