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American Water Works Company, Inc.
AWK · US · NYSE
142.28
USD
-2.43
(1.71%)
Company Overview

1 WATER STREET,CAMDEN NJ 08102-1658,856-955-4001

CEO

Ms. M. Susan Hardwick

Employess

6500

Sector

Utilities

Industry

Regulated Water

Website

https://www.amwater.com

American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services to approximately 1,700 communities in 14 states serving approximately 3.4 million active customers. The company serves residential customers; commercial customers, including food and beverage providers, commercial property developers and proprietors, and energy suppliers; fire service and private fire customers; industrial customers, such as large-scale manufacturers, mining, and production operations; public authorities comprising government buildings and other public sector facilities, such as schools and universities; and other utilities and community water and wastewater systems. It also provides water and wastewater services on various military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services. In addition, the company operates approximately 80 surface water treatment plants; 480 groundwater treatment plants; 160 wastewater treatment plants; 52,500 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes; 1,100 groundwater wells; 1,700 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,300 treated water storage facilities; and 76 dams. It serves approximately 14 million people with drinking water, wastewater, and other related services in 24 states. American Water Works Company, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.

Next Earnings Date

Nov. 6, 2024

Ex Dividends date

Sep. 04, 2024

Dividend Date

Aug. 13, 2024

YTD Performance

6.57%

Fiscal Year End

12-31

IPO Date

2008-04-23

Growth Rates
(avg. rate of change) 10 years 5 years 3 years 1 year
Sales/Revenue 3.85% 4.24% 3.88% 11.66%
EPS 8.92% 9.19% 7.65% 8.43%
Equity 7.56% 10.81% 14.93% 27.35%
Cash 28.46% 20.48% -15.50% 288.24%
Return On Capital (ROIC) 5.30% 5.31% 5.17% 5.34%
Debt
year (millions) 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Short Term Debt 654 1,460 641 1,610 814
Long Term Debt 11,800 11,000 10,400 9,410 8,730
LT Finance Leases 73 70 80 81 89
Shares Outstanding 193 182 182 181 181
Market Cap 25,500 27,700 34,400 27,800 22,200
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News
Hawaii American Water Files Rate Request Driven by $41 Million in Wastewater System Investments
1 month

HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On August 2, Hawaii American Water filed a rate adjustment request with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (HPUC) for its Hawaii Kai, Mauna Lani, and Waimea wastewater service customers reflecting $41 million in local wastewater infrastructure replacement and upgrades in all three districts. The request reinforces the company's commitment to replace aging infrastructure, provide safe and reliable service, and comply with environmental regulations. “We carefully pl.

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7 Stable Dividend Stocks to Buy Ahead of Uncharted Political Territory
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New Jersey American Water Seeks Applications for Diverse Supplier Development Program
2 months

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Jersey American Water is seeking applications for its newly created Diverse Supplier Development Program, which provides diverse suppliers with the knowledge and skills to compete for business from a wide variety of companies, including New Jersey American Water. Applications for the program close on August 9, 2024. “Building strong relationships with a diverse range of suppliers drives innovation, reduces costs, promotes sustainability, and supports our missi.

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American Water Works: Buy This Dividend Grower Now
2 months

I consider American Water Works to be a quintessential dividend compounder. Several rate increases are expected to become effective in the coming months to drive a strong second half of 2024. The water utility enjoys an A credit rating from S&P on a stable outlook.

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American Water's (AWK) Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Sales Top
2 months

American Water's (AWK) second-quarter earnings are adversely impacted by unfavorable weather conditions. The company continues to gain from its strategic acquisitions.

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Missouri American Water Announces 2024 Firefighter Grant Program
2 months

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Missouri American Water is accepting applications through August 31, 2024 for its annual Firefighter Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to fire protection and emergency response organizations serving communities in the company's service area. Grants of up to $1,200 will be considered to cover the costs of firefighting tools, equipment, personal protective gear, and training. Last year, more than $55,000 was awarded across the state. Over 200 grants ha.

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American Water Works (AWK) Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates
2 months

American Water Works (AWK) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.42 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.47 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.44 per share a year ago.

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American Water Reports Solid Second Quarter 2024 Results; Narrows 2024 EPS Guidance to Top Half of Range; Affirms Long-Term Targets; Announces Leadership Changes
2 months

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) today reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, of $1.42 per share, compared to $1.44 per share for the same quarter in 2023 and $2.37 per share for the year-to-date period ended June 30, 2024, compared to $2.37 per share for the same period in 2023. “The company delivered solid results for the first half of the year,” said M. Susan Hardwick, president and CEO of American Water. “While results are relative.

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Over the past year, the utilities sector has notably lagged behind the overall market. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLU ) has gained only a modest 6%.

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American Water Issues 2023 Sustainability Report
2 months

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has issued its eighth Sustainability Report covering its industry leadership and performance on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The report covers the 2023 reporting year and is the first American Water Sustainability Report to be published in its new annual cadence. “This report highlights how we are fulfilling our mis.

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Empire State Building Partners with Sea Bags and Max to Transform Fabric from 270-Foot Dragon into Recycled Tote Bags
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vhagar lives on. The Empire State Building (ESB) announced today that it partnered with Max to donate 18,000 square feet of fabric from Vhagar – the 270-foot dragon that perched on its mast as part of the HBO® Original series “House of the Dragon” takeover last month – to create limited-edition recycled tote bags by Sea Bags. A portion of the proceeds will be donated by Sea Bags to the Ocean Conservancy. “The Empire State Building is one of the world's most sustainabl.

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