Daily BriefsUtilities Sector

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

In today’s briefing:

  • FirstEnergy Executes a High-Stakes Capital Plan—Is Wall Street Underestimating the Upside?
  • American Water Shocks Investors With Aggressive Multi-State Growth Strategy!


FirstEnergy Executes a High-Stakes Capital Plan—Is Wall Street Underestimating the Upside?

By Baptista Research

  • In evaluating FirstEnergy Corp.’s third-quarter 2025 results, several key aspects inform an investment thesis.
  • On the positive side, the company reported increases in both GAAP and core earnings per share, underscoring strong operational performance.
  • Specifically, FirstEnergy’s core earnings saw a rise to $0.83 per share from $0.76 the previous year, while year-to-date core earnings jumped 15% to $2.02 per share, driven by effective execution of customer-focused investments and base rate adjustments in Pennsylvania.

American Water Shocks Investors With Aggressive Multi-State Growth Strategy!

By Baptista Research

  • American Water reported solid financial results for the second quarter of 2025, highlighting a positive trajectory in earnings and business operations.
  • The company’s earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were $1.48, an increase from $1.42 in the same period last year.
  • For the first half of the year, EPS grew to $2.53 compared to $2.37 in 2024.

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