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Mar 31, 2022

American Water Q1 2022 Earnings Report

American Water reported a strong first quarter, affirming its earnings guidance and long-term targets.

Key Takeaways

American Water reported first quarter 2022 diluted earnings of $0.87 per share, a 19% increase compared to $0.73 per share in 2021. The company invested $437 million in the first three months of the year and added approximately 5,500 customer connections.

First quarter 2022 diluted earnings were $0.87 per share, compared to $0.73 per share in 2021, a 19% increase.

2022 earnings guidance range of $4.39 to $4.49 per share was affirmed, and long-term targets were also affirmed.

Invested $437 million in the first three months of the year and added approximately 5,500 customer connections year-to-date through closed acquisitions and organic growth.

Capital plan is on track to invest approximately $2.5 billion in 2022.

Total Revenue
$842M
Previous year: $888M
-5.2%
EPS
$0.87
Previous year: $0.73
+19.2%
Customer Connections Added
5.5K
Previous year: 4.5K
+22.2%
Gross Profit
$478M
Previous year: $469M
+1.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$75M
Previous year: $69M
+8.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$270M
Previous year: -$163M
+65.6%
Total Assets
$25.7B
Previous year: $24.5B
+4.8%

American Water

American Water

Forward Guidance

The Company affirms its 2022 earnings per share guidance range of $4.39 to $4.49. The Company also affirms its long-term financial targets for the 2022-2026 period announced in Nov. 2021, including its long-term EPS compound annual growth rate target range of 7-9% and its long-term dividend growth expectation at the high end of a 7-10% range.