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American Water Works

American Water Works Co., Inc. engages in the provision of complementary water and wastewater services. It operates through the following segments: Regulated Businesses, Market-Based Businesses, and Other. The Regulated Businesses segment provides water and wastewater services to customers. The Market-Based Businesses segment is responsible for Military Services Group, Contract Operations Group, Homeowner Services Group, and Keystone Operations. The Other segment includes corporate costs that are not allocated to the Company's operating segments, eliminations of inter-segment transactions, fair value adjustments and associated income and deductions related to the acquisitions that have not been allocated to the operating segments for evaluation of performance and allocation of resource purposes. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Camden, NJ.

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American Water Works exceeds earnings guidance, focuses on growth

American Water Works delivered strong financial results in Q4 2022, showcasing resilience and growth amidst challenges.
The company's focus on acquisitions, infrastructure investments, and ESG efforts positions it well for sustainable growth and customer satisfaction.
Despite industry challenges, American Water Works remains committed to financial strength, innovation, and balancing customer needs with operational requirements.

American Water Works reports solid Q1 earnings and growth outlook

American Water Works delivered strong Q1 earnings, affirmed guidance, and highlighted strategic initiatives for growth. While facing challenges from regulatory changes and operational factors, the company remains well-positioned for future expansion. Leveraging opportunities in acquisitions, investments, and regulatory compliance will be key to sustaining growth.

American Water Works reports robust earnings and growth opportunities

American Water Works delivered strong financial performance in Q2 2023, supported by revenue growth and strategic investments.
While challenges like market volatility persist, the company's focus on sustained growth and financial stability bodes well for the future.
Opportunities for expansion through investments and a commitment to shareholder value creation highlight a positive outlook for American Water Works.

American Water Works reports solid earnings growth and strategic investments

American Water Works delivered strong financial performance in Q3 2023, supported by consistent earnings growth and strategic investment plans.
While facing challenges in managing increased capital needs and tax implications, the company remains focused on sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
By capitalizing on opportunities in water treatment, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance, American Water is poised to drive long-term value creation for stakeholders.

American Water Works reports robust earnings, eyes growth opportunities

American Water Works (AWK) delivered strong financial results for 2023, with a positive outlook for 2024. The company remains focused on customer service, regulatory compliance, and growth through strategic acquisitions. Management is confident in navigating challenges and capitalizing on opportunities in the water utility sector.

American Water Works (AWK) reports solid Q1 earnings and growth outlook

American Water Works (AWK) delivered strong financial performance in Q1 2024, driven by increased earnings per share and strategic investments in infrastructure. The company's commitment to long-term targets, dividend growth, and regulatory compliance underscores its stability and growth potential. While facing challenges related to customer affordability and regulatory complexities, AWK remains focused on capitalizing on growth opportunities through strategic initiatives and operational efficiency.

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American Water Works Co., Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of water and wastewater services. It operates under the Regulated Businesses and Other segments. The Regulated Businesses segment offers water and wastewater services to customers. The Other segment focuses on corporate costs that are not allocated to the operating segments, eliminations of inter-segment transactions, fair value adjustments, and associated income and deductions related to the acquisitions for evaluation of performance and allocation of resource purposes. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Camden, NJ.

Utilities generally outperformed during the 2022 bear-market, but American Water Works' stock was down 18%. Despite the drop, AWK still trades at a rather rich TTM P/E = 21x and a forward P/E = 34x.

American Water Works: Down 18% In 2022, Yet Still Richly Valued

MONTEREY, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--On Friday, December 30, California American Water filed with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) its application for rehearing of the recent decision regarding the Pure Water Monterey Expansion agreement. California American Water is requesting recovery of infrastructure costs needed to extract, distribute, and deliver water from the expansion of the Pure Water Monterey project. California American Water supports the project as a critical component of the future water supply portfolio for its Monterey Peninsula customers and urges the CPUC to approve the funds for the infrastructure needed for the project.

California American Water Files an Application for Rehearing with the CPUC

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CHARLESTON, W.Va.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--In an order entered today, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) approved a joint agreement reached last month in West Virginia American Water's request for approval of its 2023 infrastructure replacement program, referred to as a Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC). The joint agreement was reached between West Virginia American Water, PSC staff, and the PSC's Consumer Advocate Division. The DSIC program and its associated surcharge mechanism allow the company to receive more timely cost recovery of certain infrastructure investments deemed just, reasonable, and in the public interest, enabling the company to accelerate its infrastructure replacement and reliability program.

West Virginia American Water Receives Approval of 2023 Distribution System Improvement Charge

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American Water Works (AWK) unit Illinois American Water continues to expand operations through acquisitions and ensures to make necessary investments for upgrading acquired assets.

American Water (AWK) Unit to Acquire Water Assets for $2.7M

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--California American Water has entered into an agreement to acquire West San Martin Water Works potable water distribution system, which serves approximately 309 customer connections in the San Martin community in Santa Clara County.

California American Water Signs Agreement to Purchase West San Martin Water Works

ROSICLARE, Ill.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, announced today, the expansion of service in the City of Rosiclare through the purchase of the City's water distribution system for $2.7 million. The newly acquired water distribution system adds approximately 525 water service customers to the Company's southern Illinois service area.

Illinois American Water Expands Service in City of Rosiclare through Water Distribution System Acquisition

CAMDEN, N.J.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, today announced a $40,000 donation to the Center for Aquatic Sciences in support of their 2023 Community and Urban Science Enrichment (“CAUSE”) Program.

American Water Charitable Foundation Provides $40,000 Donation to Center for Aquatic Sciences

BELLEVILLE, Ill.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Illinois American Water is sharing an animated public service video reminding customers to properly dispose of fats, oils and grease (FOG) this holiday season. Properly disposing of FOG can help prevent clogs in household plumbing and sewer lines. The video features ugly sweater-wearing characters Fats, Oil, and Grease as uninvited holiday party guests who threaten to wreak havoc on pipes.

Illinois American Water Shares Video Reminding Customers to Keep Fats, Oils and Grease from Crashing Holiday Parties

BELLEVILLE, Ill.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--With frigid temperatures occurring across the state, Illinois American Water is reminding homeowners to take steps to prevent frozen pipes this winter. These tips can also help protect the local water service team as they perform critical work for reliable, safe water service.

Illinois American Water Provides Cold Weather Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes

CAMDEN, N.J. & DENVER--( BUSINESS WIRE )--As public awareness of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to expand, water professionals are seeking ways to communicate with their customers clearly, concisely, and consistently about what PFAS are, where they come from, and whether they are detected in drinking water. Through the project PFAS One Water Risk Communication Messaging for Water Sector Professionals, American Water and The Water Research Foundation (WRF) have released two PFAS communication toolkits for use by water systems as they interact with customers, regulators, and other stakeholders.

American Water and The Water Research Foundation Announce PFAS Risk Communication Toolkits

BELLEVILLE, Ill.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--On Dec. 15, 2022, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) issued an order adjusting base rates for Illinois American Water, effective Jan. 1, 2023. The rate change request, which was filed in Feb. 2022, was driven primarily by over $1.1 billion in completed or planned investment, reflecting approximately $948 million in water system improvements and $204 million in wastewater system improvements in Illinois from 2018 through 2023.

Illinois American Water Granted New Rates by Illinois Commerce Commission

LOS ANGELES--( BUSINESS WIRE )--California American Water is advising customers in its Southern California District of The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's declaration of a regional drought emergency, which calls on all water agencies to immediately reduce their use of all imported water supplies. Customers in Southern California, and throughout the state, are encouraged to continue using water responsibly and make water conservation an important part of their every day.

California American Water Advises Customers of Emergency Drought Declaration

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CAMDEN, N.J.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it has been recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023. Ranked No. 5 in the Energy and Utilities industry category, this recognition illustrates American Water's continued commitment to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) leadership.

American Water Recognized on Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2023 List

MONTEREY, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--On December 1, 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved the Water Purchase Agreement between Monterey One Water, the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District and California American Water to fund the expansion of the Pure Water Monterey project. While California American Water continues to support the Expansion project, the company will seek a rehearing of the decision on limited issues related to funding of the project and will seek to resolve these issues as quickly as possible.

California American Water Supports Pure Water Monterey Expansion

CAMDEN, N.J.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced that its president and CEO Susan Hardwick was recognized as part of the 2022 class of Most Admired CEOs at the Philadelphia Business Journal's annual awards ceremony at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia on December 8, 2022.

American Water President and CEO Recognized as a 2022 Most Admired CEO at Philadelphia Business Journal's Awards Ceremony

MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved the joint settlement agreement that was filed in Oct. 2022 by all active parties in the case, including the company, PUC Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement, Office of Consumer Advocate, Office of Small Business Advocate, large industrial customers and low-income customer advocates. In the filing, each of the involved parties indicated that the settlement and associated rates were fair, just, reasonable and in the public interest.

Settlement Approved in Pennsylvania American Water Rate Request

BELLEVILLE, Ill.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF), a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, partnered with Illinois American Water to provide five State Strategic Impact Grants focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) initiatives. Five organizations within Illinois American Water's service area will receive a $5,000 grant.

Illinois American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation Announce $25,000 in STEAM Grants

CAMDEN, N.J.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced today that Laurie P. Havanec and Michael L. Marberry have been appointed independent members of the company's board of directors, effective Dec. 7, 2022.

American Water Appoints Two New Independent Members to the Board of Directors

CAMDEN, N.J.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, selects Water For People to be recognized as part of the New York Stock Exchange's (“NYSE”) Global Giving Campaign.

American Water Selects Water For People for New York Stock Exchange's Global Giving Campaign

American Water Works (AWK) announced its New Jersey arm will invest $2 million to upgrade old water mains and provide high-quality services to its customers.

American Water's (AWK) Arm to Invest $2M in Water Mains

BELLEVILLE, Ill.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Over $22,000 will be shared by 12 organizations through Illinois American Water's Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Grant Program. The program provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations seeking to develop and implement programs, training and/or community-related projects that aim to promote and foster inclusion, diversity and equity in their community.

Illinois American Water Announces Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Grant Recipients

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Water Utility companies like AWK, WTRG, YORW and GWRS are poised to benefit from stable demand for water and wastewater services across the United States. Their systematic investments will enable them to serve customers efficiently.

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