AWK furnishes Q3 2025 results and 2026 guidance

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. furnished an update on operations by announcing its third-quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2025, via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1. The company also discussed 2025 earnings per share guidance and initiated 2026 EPS guidance, along with additional 2026 and long-term outlook details.

The filing includes an earnings presentation (Exhibit 99.2) and prepared remarks covering Q3 2025 results, 2026 EPS guidance, and a 2026–2030 capital plan (Exhibit 99.3). The materials under Items 2.02 and 7.01 are furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 29, 2025

American Water Works Company, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: 001-34028

Delaware		51-0063696
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1 Water Street

Camden, NJ 08102-1658

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(856) 955-4001

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share		AWK		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 29, 2025, American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release has been included as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information furnished in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

The press release referenced in response to Item 2.02 above and included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto also discussed the Company’s earnings per share guidance for 2025 and initiated earnings per share guidance for 2026, and provided certain other 2026 and long-term guidance with respect to the Company.

The presentation to be used in connection with the Company’s third quarter 2025 earnings has been included as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference herein. Prepared remarks covering the Company’s third quarter 2025 earnings results, 2026 earnings per share guidance and 2026-2030 capital plan have been included as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information furnished in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, Exhibit 99.2 and Exhibit 99.3, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibits to this Current Report have been provided herewith (as noted below):

Exhibit		Description
99.1*		Press Release, dated October 29, 2025, issued by American Water Works Company, Inc.
99.2*		American Water Works Company, Inc. Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Presentation.
99.3*		Prepared remarks on American Water Works Company, Inc. 2025 Third Quarter Earnings and 2026 Outlook.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are included and formatted as Inline XBRL)

* Furnished herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

				AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC.
Dated: October 29, 2025				By:		/s/ DAVID M. BOWLER
						David M. Bowler
						Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did AWK announce in this 8-K?

American Water Works furnished a press release with Q3 2025 results and discussed 2025 EPS guidance, initiated 2026 EPS guidance, and outlined a 2026–2030 capital plan.

Which exhibits are included with AWK’s Q3 2025 update?

Exhibit 99.1 (press release), Exhibit 99.2 (earnings presentation), and Exhibit 99.3 (prepared remarks).

Are the Q3 2025 materials considered filed or furnished?

They are furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01 and are not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.

What period do the reported results cover for AWK?

The results cover the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Did AWK provide future guidance?

Yes. The company discussed 2025 EPS guidance, initiated 2026 EPS guidance, and provided additional 2026 and long-term guidance.

What planning horizon did AWK reference for capital investments?

Prepared remarks referenced a 2026–2030 capital plan.