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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 31, 2022)

Filed October 31, 2022For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) filed an 8-K on October 31, 2022, to report its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and an earnings call presentation (Exhibit 99.2), which provide key financial and operational updates for investors. These documents detail the company's performance and outlook. Of particular interest to investors, the press release and presentation discuss the company's earnings per share (EPS) guidance for the full year 2022 and introduce EPS guidance for 2023, along with other forward-looking financial targets for 2023 and the long term. This forward-looking guidance is crucial for assessing the company's future growth prospects and its ability to meet investor expectations.

Key Highlights

  • 1AWK announced its third quarter and nine months 2022 financial results via a press release filed on October 31, 2022.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Q3 2022 earnings call presentation (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3The company provided its updated earnings per share (EPS) guidance for the full year 2022.
  • 4AWK initiated its earnings per share (EPS) guidance for the fiscal year 2023.
  • 5The company also shared certain other 2023 and long-term financial guidance with investors.
  • 6This 8-K filing does not constitute a formal filing for Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless specifically referenced in other filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide access to American Water Works Company, Inc.'s (AWK) financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022, as well as to communicate forward-looking financial guidance.

The detailed financial results and guidance are primarily found in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the earnings call presentation (Exhibit 99.2) that are incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to these exhibits for comprehensive information.

This 8-K filing itself does not list the specific financial numbers. It directs investors to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the earnings call presentation (Exhibit 99.2) for the detailed Q3 2022 financial results and other financial metrics.

The guidance for 2022 and 2023 is significant for investors as it provides AWK's expectations for future financial performance, particularly earnings per share. This helps investors assess the company's growth trajectory and its ability to generate profits in the near to medium term.