American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) Q4 2009 Earnings Results

American Water Works Misses on EPS, Stock Down 5.3%

The earnings report showed a lower-than-expected EPS, which led to a 5.3% drop in the stock price. Investors may be concerned about the company's ability to meet future earnings expectations, especially with no guidance provided. The lack of revenue data further adds to the uncertainty surrounding the company's performance.

The print

Key numbers

Actual vs. consensus

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.21	N/A	-14.29%

Management

Management commentary

Tone: Defensive

Management expressed concerns about the current operating environment. They did not provide any forward guidance, indicating uncertainty.

Management acknowledged challenges in meeting earnings expectations.

There were no updates on future guidance during the call.

American Water Works Misses on EPS, Stock Down 5.3%

Key numbers

Management commentary

American Water Works Company, Inc.

More earnings this week

American Water Works Misses on EPS, Stock Down 5.3%

Key numbers

Management commentary