American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) Compounding Analysis

American Water Works Company, Inc.(AWK)

Regulated Water · Camden, NJ

$130.25+2.39 (+1.87%)

Delayed quote: Oct 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

About American Water Works Company, Inc.

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.

Camden, NJ

7,000 employees

www.amwater.com

Utilities / Regulated Water

Sector: Utilities
Industry: Regulated Water
CEO: John C. Griffith

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Across metrics · 10Y

AWK reported stats per metric over 10Y: annual CAGR, median quarterly year-over-year growth, YoY standard deviation, quarters at or above 20%, and negative quarters.
Metric	10Y CAGR	Median YoY	YoY σ	Qtrs ≥ 20%	Neg. qtrs
RevenueRevenue	5%	4.5%	5.1pp	0 of 40	4
EPSEPS	8%	6.5%	29.7pp	7 of 40	9
Op cash flowOperating cash flow	5.7%	2%	29.8pp	7 of 40	17
EBITDAEBITDA	6.2%	6.5%	8.7pp	3 of 40	7
FCFFree cash flow	—	—	—	—	—

Reported figures over 10Y: annual-series CAGR, median and standard deviation (σ, percentage points) of quarterly year-over-year growth, quarters at or above 20%, and quarters with negative YoY. “—” means the window needs more comparable data.