Earnings Per Share
EPS (Diluted)
American Water Works EPS (Diluted) decreased by 18.0% to $1.00 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.8%, from $1.05 to $1.00. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), EPS (Diluted) shows a downward trend with a -4.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
Higher values indicate stronger profitability even when accounting for potential share dilution.
Detailed definition
Calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, assuming the conversion o...
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Used by all public companies to provide a realistic view of earnings per share for investors.
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eps_dilutedHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.14 | $1.53 | $3.55 | $0.87 | $1.20 | $1.63 | $0.81 | $0.91 | $1.44 | $1.66 | $0.88 | $0.95 | $1.42 | $1.80 | $1.22 | $1.05 | $1.48 | $1.94 | $1.22 | $1.00 |
| QoQ Change | — | +34.2% | +132.0% | -75.5% | +37.9% | +35.8% | -50.3% | +12.3% | +58.2% | +15.3% | -47.0% | +8.0% | +49.5% | +26.8% | -32.2% | -13.9% | +41.0% | +31.1% | -37.1% | -18.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +5.3% | +6.5% | -77.2% | +4.6% | +20.0% | +1.8% | +8.6% | +4.4% | -1.4% | +8.4% | +38.6% | +10.5% | +4.2% | +7.8% | -0.0% | -4.8% |
Range$0.81 – $3.55
CAGR-2.7%
Avg YoY Growth+2.3%
Median YoY Growth+4.9%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Water Works's eps (diluted)?
- American Water Works (AWK) reported eps (diluted) of $1.00 in Q1 2026.
- How has American Water Works's eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?
- American Water Works's eps (diluted) decreased by 4.8% year-over-year, from $1.05 to $1.00.
- What is the long-term trend for American Water Works's eps (diluted)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), American Water Works's eps (diluted) has grown at a -4.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.95 to $5.69.
- What does eps (diluted) mean?
- Earnings per share calculated as if all potential shares were issued.