What one share of American Water Works Company holds
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse, publicly-traded water and wastewater utility company in the United States, as measured by both operating revenues and population served.
American Water Works Company’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $26.95 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $5.77 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $17.21 |
| Free cash flow | −$5.27 |
| Dividends | $3.37 |
| Cash and investments | $0.96 |
| Debt | $80.45 |
| Book value | $58.70 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $14.61 | −$3.52 | $6.31 | −$2.85 | $0.40 | $25.67 |
| 2009 | $13.62 | −$1.39 | $4.67 | −$1.12 | $0.82 | $22.91 |
| 2010 | $14.59 | $1.53 | $4.37 | $0.05 | $0.86 | $23.56 |
| 2011 | $15.10 | $1.75 | $5.24 | −$0.66 | $1.13 | $24.11 |
| 2012 | $16.06 | $2.01 | $5.23 | $0.15 | $0.98 | $25.11 |
| 2013 | $16.08 | $2.06 | $5.48 | −$0.47 | $1.12 | $26.51 |
| 2014 | $16.73 | $2.35 | $5.31 | $0.78 | $1.24 | $27.39 |
| 2015 | $17.55 | $2.64 | $6.44 | $0.19 | $1.36 | $27.91 |
| 2016 | $18.45 | $2.61 | $7.32 | −$0.12 | $1.50 | $29.30 |
| 2017 | $18.75 | $2.38 | $8.01 | $0.08 | $1.66 | $30.18 |
| 2018 | $18.98 | $3.15 | $8.81 | −$1.11 | $1.82 | $32.45 |
| 2019 | $19.82 | $3.43 | $9.14 | −$1.50 | $2.00 | $33.85 |
| 2020 | $20.57 | $3.92 | $10.01 | −$2.18 | $2.20 | $35.60 |
| 2021 | $21.51 | $6.94 | $9.69 | −$1.77 | $2.41 | $40.18 |
| 2022 | $20.68 | $4.51 | $12.62 | −$6.53 | $2.62 | $42.30 |
| 2023 | $21.85 | $4.89 | $13.34 | −$3.63 | $2.83 | $50.31 |
| 2024 | $23.86 | $5.39 | $14.65 | −$4.16 | $3.06 | $53.01 |
| 2025 | $26.26 | $5.70 | $16.03 | −$5.47 | $3.31 | $55.52 |
Common questions about American Water Works Company
How much does one share of American Water Works Company earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of American Water Works Company earned $5.77 of profit on $26.95 of sales, keeping about 21¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does American Water Works Company pay a dividend?
Yes. American Water Works Company paid $3.37 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2008 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 58¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is American Water Works Company’s book value per share?
American Water Works Company’s book value is $58.70 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of American Water Works Company have?
Each share of American Water Works Company has $0.96 of cash and investments and $80.45 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is American Water Works Company’s free cash flow per share?
−$5.27 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
Has American Water Works Company bought back shares?
American Water Works Company’s share count rose about 22% from 2008 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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