WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) reported a profit for its first quarter that advanced from the same period last year.
The company's bottom line came in at $133 million, or $0.73 per share. This compares with $124 million, or $0.68 per share, in last year's first quarter.
Analysts had expected the company to earn $0.73 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
The company's revenue for the quarter rose 5.2% to $888 million from $844 million last year.
American Water Works Company, Inc. earnings at a glance:
-Earnings (Q1): $133 Mln. vs. $124 Mln. last year. -EPS (Q1): $0.73 vs. $0.68 last year. -Analysts Estimate: $0.73 -Revenue (Q1): $888 Mln vs. $844 Mln last year.
-Guidance: Full year EPS guidance: $4.18 to $4.28
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