American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) Q3 2009 Earnings Results

American Water Works Misses on EPS, Stock Up 4.81%

The earnings report indicates that American Water Works slightly missed expectations on EPS, but the stock reacted positively, rising by 4.81%. This increase may reflect investor confidence in the company's operational strategies and management's focus on efficiency. Despite the EPS miss, the overall sentiment from management suggests a stable outlook for the company.

The print

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Actual vs. consensus

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.52	N/A	-3.53%

Management

Management commentary

Tone: Cautiously Optimistic

Overall, management expressed a cautious optimism about the company's ability to navigate current market conditions. They emphasized their commitment to operational improvements.

Management highlighted ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency.

They noted the importance of maintaining service quality despite economic challenges.

American Water Works Misses on EPS, Stock Up 4.81%

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Management commentary

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American Water Works Misses on EPS, Stock Up 4.81%

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Management commentary