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During the past 12 months, American Water Works Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, American Water Works Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 153.30% per year. The lowest was -55.50% per year. And the median was 8.40% per year.
American Water Works Co (NYSE:AWK) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
American Water Works Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
American Water Works Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Water Works Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
American Water Works Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
AWK vs WTRG, AWR, CWT: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, American Water Works Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
American Water Works Co PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American Water Works Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Water Works Co's PE Ratio falls into.
American Water Works Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
American Water Works Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.77
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.77 mean?
American Water Works Co (AWK) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.77 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #173 out of 414 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is American Water Works Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
American Water Works Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.77. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.45. American Water Works Co's value of $5.77 is 5.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #173 out of 414 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Water Works Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Water Works Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to WTRG and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #173 out of 414 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts American Water Works Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.45. American Water Works Co's value of $5.77 is 5.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.45, based on 414 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Water Works Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.77 is 5.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Water Works Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Water Works Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co (AWK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $153.98, compared to a current price of $136.20 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.77 and 5.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 5.45. American Water Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Water Works Co (AWK), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.77 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is American Water Works Co (AWK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $136.20 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $153.98.
GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AWK:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $5.77
GF Value™: $153.98 vs. price of $136.20 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#173 of 414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AWK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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