<p><strong>American Water Works Co</strong> (NYSE:AWK) released its Q4 earnings on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 04:30 PM.</p>
<p>Here's what's important from the earnings announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>American Water Works Co missed estimated earnings by -2.36%, reporting an EPS of $1.24 versus an estimate of $1.27.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $70.00 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
<p>During the previous quarter, the company beat on EPS by $0.05, leading to a 2.58% drop share price change the next day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at American Water Works Co's past performance:</p>
<p></p><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2025</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2025</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2025</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2024</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>1.89</td>
<td>1.51</td>
<td>1.05</td>
<td>1.12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>1.94</td>
<td>1.48</td>
<td>1.05</td>
<td>1.22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>1.32B</td>
<td>1.20B</td>
<td>1.06B</td>
<td>1.11B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>1.45B</td>
<td>1.28B</td>
<td>1.14B</td>
<td>1.20B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table><p></p>
<p>New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).</p>
<h3>Guidance</h3>
<p>American Water Works Co management provided guidance for FY 2026, expecting earnings between $6.02 and $6.12 per share.</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for American Water Works Co visit their earnings calendar here. </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>

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<p>American Water Works Co (NYSE:AWK) reported Q4 earnings on February 18, 2026, missing estimates by 2.36% with an EPS of $1.24 against an expected $1.27. Revenue increased by $70 million year-over-year. The company provided FY 2026 guidance, projecting earnings between $6.02 and $6.12 per share. Previous quarter results showed a slight EPS beat but a subsequent share price drop. Investors should consider guidance as a key factor in stock performance.</p>

American Water Works Co Earnings Review: Q4 Summary