American Water Works Q1 Profit From Cont. Ops. Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) reported first quarter income from continuing operations of $80.0 million, or $0.44 per share, compared to $69.1 million, or $0.39 per share, in the first quarter of 2014.

On average, 13 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.41 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Operating revenues increased to $698.08 million from $679.00 million, last year. Analysts expected revenue of $712.10 million for the quarter.

American Water affirmed its 2015 earnings guidance from continuing operations to be in the range of $2.55 to $2.65 per share. Analysts expect the company to report fiscal 2015 earnings per share of $2.60.