American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)
NYSE · Utilities · Regulated Water
Profile
American Water Works Company, Inc.
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Ticker
- AWK
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Water
- Country
- US
American Water Works Company, Inc. operates across the United States, delivering essential water and wastewater solutions via its various subsidiary companies. Its operations extend to around 1,700 communities situated across 14 states, catering to an active customer base of roughly 3.4 million. The firm caters to a broad spectrum of clients. These include individual households, commercial enterprises (such as food and beverage suppliers, property developers, and energy companies), and both public and private fire service customers. Industrial clients, like large-scale manufacturers, mining, and production facilities, also utilize its services. Furthermore, American Water Works supports public authorities, encompassing government facilities, schools, and universities, alongside other utility providers and community water and wastewater infrastructure. Beyond these, the company extends its water and wastewater provisions to numerous military installations. It also enters into agreements with municipal bodies, predominantly for the management and operation of their water and wastewater facilities, in addition to offering a range of supplementary services. The company's infrastructure is substantial, comprising approximately 80 surface water treatment plants, 480 groundwater treatment plants, and 160 wastewater treatment plants. Its vast network also includes 52,500 miles of mains for transmission, distribution, and collection, alongside 1,100 groundwater wells, 1,700 pumping stations for water and wastewater, 1,300 treated water storage facilities, and 76 dams. Overall, the company delivers drinking water, wastewater management, and ancillary services to roughly 14 million individuals across 24 states. Established in 1886, American Water Works Company, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Camden, New Jersey.
Key facts
American Water Works Company, Inc.: key facts
- American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) is a Regulated Water company in the Utilities sector.
- In fiscal 2025, American Water Works Company, Inc. reported revenue of $5.1B and net income of $1.1B.
- Revenue grew 6.9% a year over the last 4 fiscal years.
- Free cash flow was positive in 0 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Net income was positive in 5 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Over the last twelve months, revenue was $5.3B and net income was $1.1B.
MonkScore
American Water Works Company, Inc.'s MonkScore
MonkScore
MonkScore range: 20–30
as of October 2026
Sector rank: 95 of 208 in Utilities
How this score is madeDisclaimer
Pillar ranges
- Growth40–50
- Profitability20–30
- Quality10–20
- Market Conviction60–70
- Safety10–20
The MonkScore runs from 0 to 100. Each range is one of ten 10-point groups, from 0–10 to 90–100.
Each pillar's range uses the same ten groups. The exact score and the pillar scores are in the MonkStreet app.
Fundamentals
Figures from the statements
American Water Works Company, Inc.'s annual figures and the last twelve months, in USD. Last report: 30 September 2026.
| Figure | Last 12 months | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.3B | $5.1B | $4.7B | $4.2B | $3.8B | $3.9B |
| Gross profit | $2.2B | $2.2B | $2.8B | $2.5B | $2.2B | $2.2B |
| Operating income | $2.0B | $1.9B | $1.7B | $1.5B | $1.3B | $1.2B |
| Net income | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $944.0M | $820.0M | $1.3B |
| Operating cash flow | $2.3B | $2.1B | $2.0B | $1.9B | $1.1B | $1.4B |
| Capital expenditure | -$3.5B | -$3.1B | -$2.9B | -$2.7B | -$2.4B | -$1.9B |
| Free cash flow | -$1.2B | -$1.1B | -$811.0M | -$860.0M | -$1.3B | -$432.0M |
| Total debt | $16.4B | $15.9B | $14.1B | $12.4B | $12.5B | $11.1B |
| Cash | $121.0M | $119.0M | $125.0M | $330.0M | $85.0M | $116.0M |
Revenue growth a year
- 1-year
- 9.7%
- 3-year
- 10.7%
- 4-year
- 6.9%
Compound growth between fiscal years.
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