WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) announced earnings for its third quarter that climbed from the same period last year.
The company's profit totaled $240 million, or $1.33 per share. This compares with $187 million, or $1.04 per share, in last year's third quarter.
Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.30 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
The company's revenue for the quarter rose 3.1% to $1.01 billion from $0.98 billion last year.
American Water Works Company, Inc. earnings at a glance:
-EPS (Q3): $1.33 vs. $1.20 last year. -Analysts Estimate: $1.30 -Revenue (Q3): $1.01 Bln vs. $0.98 Bln last year.
-Guidance: Full year EPS guidance: $3.56 - $3.64
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