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Mar 31
American Water Q1 2025 Earnings Report
American Water posted solid first-quarter results with increased earnings and revenue growth supported by rate adjustments and capital investment.
Key Takeaways
American Water delivered a strong Q1 2025 performance, with EPS rising to $1.05 and revenues increasing due to successful rate cases and infrastructure investments across its regulated businesses.
EPS rose to $1.05, up from $0.95 in Q1 2024.
Revenue reached $1.142 billion, reflecting a $121 million increase YoY.
Net income was $205 million, driven by rate increases and capital recovery.
Company affirmed full-year 2025 EPS guidance and long-term growth targets.
American Water
American Water
Forward Guidance
American Water reaffirmed its 2025 EPS guidance of $5.65 to $5.75 and long-term EPS and dividend growth targets of 7–9%.
Positive Outlook
- 2025 EPS guidance of $5.65–$5.75 reaffirmed.
- 8.2% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.8275 per share.
- Regulated Businesses net income rose to $201 million.
- Capital investment of $518 million completed in Q1.
- Authorized additional $161 million in annualized revenues through rate cases.
Challenges Ahead
- Operating expenses increased by $78 million YoY.
- Depreciation expense rose by $29 million due to higher capital investments.
- Interest expense increased by $17 million due to higher debt levels.
- No clear updates on new customer acquisition figures.
- General taxes increased due to expanded capital base.