American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) Q1 2017 Earnings Results

American Water Works Misses on EPS — Stock Down 1.78%

The earnings report indicates that American Water Works faced challenges this quarter, particularly reflected in their EPS miss. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 1.78%, likely due to investor disappointment over the earnings shortfall and lack of guidance. This could lead to increased scrutiny on management's ability to drive growth in the future.

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Actual vs. consensus

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.52	N/A	-34.33%
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A

Management

Management commentary

Tone: Defensive

Overall, management expressed concern over current performance but remains focused on future growth opportunities. They did not provide specific guidance for the upcoming quarters.

Management acknowledged challenges in meeting earnings expectations.

They emphasized the importance of long-term growth despite short-term setbacks.

American Water Works Misses on EPS — Stock Down 1.78%

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American Water Works Misses on EPS — Stock Down 1.78%

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