American Water Works Company, I
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- American Water Works Company operates in a regulated industry, providing stability and predictable revenue streams, which can be attractive to long-term investors.
- In Q2 2026, revenue increased by 12% compared to the prior quarter, reaching $1.4 billion.
- The gross margin improved to 64.5%, up from 59.2% in the previous quarter.
- The company's current ratio of 0.523 indicates potential liquidity issues, which could be a concern for investors.
- The stock has a 'Strong Sell' signal with a score of -21.00, indicating bearish market sentiment.
- Free cash flow was negative at -$1.79 billion, raising concerns about financial health.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $25.47B | Enterprise value | $41.31B | Trailing P/E | 22.21 | Forward P/E | 19.52 |
| PEG | 2.26 | Price / book | 2.18 | Beta | 0.57 | Dividend yield | 2.79% |
| Revenue growth | 6.2% | Earnings growth | 8.6% | Gross margin | 61.5% | Operating margin | 40.7% |
| Profit margin | 21.3% | ROE | 10.1% | ROA | 3.5% | Debt / equity | 1.38 |
| Current ratio | 0.52 | Free cash flow | -$1.79B | Analyst recommendation | hold | Mean target | $141.45 |
| 52w high | $145.64 | 52w low | $120.57 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.4B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.5B | $1.3B |
| Op margin | 40.0% | 32.4% | 31.9% | 42.3% | 38.3% |
| Net income | $315M | $196M | $238M | $379M | $289M |
| Gross margin | 64.5% | 59.2% | 56.9% | 64.0% | 62.4% |
| Gross profit | $874M | $714M | $723M | $928M | $796M |
| Operating income | $542M | $391M | $405M | $614M | $489M |
- Revenue +12% vs prior quarter ($1.4B vs $1.2B).
- Gross margin 64.5% (was 59.2% prior quarter).
- Operating margin expanded to 40%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.1B | $4.7B | $4.2B | $3.8B | — |
| Op margin | 36.6% | 36.7% | 35.5% | 33.6% | — |
| Net income | $1.1B | $1.1B | $944M | $820M | — |
| Gross margin | 60.7% | 60.3% | 59.4% | 58.1% | — |
| Gross profit | $3.1B | $2.8B | $2.5B | $2.2B | — |
| Operating income | $1.9B | $1.7B | $1.5B | $1.3B | — |
Headlines — watch
• [WARN · legal] Indiana American Water Returns Nearly $75 in PFAS Settlement Credits to Customers
• [OK · fundamentals] West Virginia American Water Announces $100,000 Infrastructure Upgrade in Eleanor
• [OK · fundamentals] West Virginia American Water Announces $470,000 Infrastructure Upgrade on Knollwood Drive
News
2026-10-08 · Brad Nielsen Named Future President of Pennsylvania American Water
2026-10-08 · West Virginia American Water Announces $470,000 Infrastructure Upgrade on Knollwood Drive
2026-10-08 · U.S. Water Bills Surge 62% in a Decade: ETFs Positioned to Benefit
2026-10-06 · Indiana American Water Completes $24.5 Million Water Main Infrastructure Project in Northwest Indiana
2026-10-05 · West Virginia American Water Announces $100,000 Infrastructure Upgrade in Eleanor
2026-10-05 · Indiana American Water Returns Nearly $75 in PFAS Settlement Credits to Customers
2026-10-02 · Kentucky American Water Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Firefighting Support Grants
2026-10-02 · WTRG's Aqua Pennsylvania Acquires Ulster Municipal Water Systems
2026-10-01 · Can AWK Leverage Customer Additions to Support Long-Term Growth?
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