Daily Brief Utilities: American Water Works Co, Firstenergy Corp, Wec Energy Group and more

In today’s briefing:

American Water Works Masterplan: How Regulatory Wins
FirstEnergy: Initiation Of Coverage- Renewed Growth With Bold Push Into Data Centers & Transmission Expansion!
WEC Energy Group: Significant Capital Investment Plan to Remain Adaptable Amidst Evolving Industry Dynamics!

American Water Works Masterplan: How Regulatory Wins

American Water Works Company, Inc. reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.48 for the second quarter of 2025, an increase from $1.42 in the same quarter of the previous year.
For the first half of 2025, EPS reached $2.53 compared to $2.37 in the first half of 2024.
This growth has led the company to narrow its 2025 EPS guidance range to $5.70 to $5.75, suggesting strong business performance and anticipating a continuation of this trend into the remainder of the year.

FirstEnergy Corp’s second quarter 2025 earnings call reveals a mix of positive performance data and potential challenges moving forward.
The company reported GAAP earnings of $0.46 per share for the quarter, a significant increase from $0.08 in the second quarter of 2024, while core earnings were $0.52 per share, marginally up from $0.51 in the previous year.
This highlights stable performance, particularly bolstered by new base rates in Pennsylvania and increased investments in their transmission systems.

WEC Energy Group’s second quarter 2025 results reveal a blend of positives and challenges for potential investors to consider.
The company reported earnings per share of $0.76, marking a $0.09 increase from the second quarter of 2024.
This improvement is attributed to higher utility operations earnings and favorable weather conditions, though offset by increased depreciation and operating expenses.

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