American Water Works Company Overview
- Year Founded
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1886
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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6,700
- Stock Symbol
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AWK
- Investments
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82
- Share Price
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$142.56
- (As of Friday Closing)
American Water Works Company General Information
Description
American Water Works is the largest investor-owned US water and wastewater utility, serving approximately 3.5 million customers in 16 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts with regulated-like returns.
Contact Information
Website
www.amwater.comCorporate Office
- 1 Water Street
- Camden, NJ 08102
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1 Water Street
- Camden, NJ 08102
- United States
American Water Works Company Timeline
American Water Works Company Stock Performance
As of 16-May-2025, American Water Works Company’s stock price is $142.56. Its current market cap is $27.8B with 195M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $142.56 | $140.37 | $118.74 - $155.50 | $27.8B | 195M | 1.67M | $5.49 |
American Water Works Company Financials Summary
As of 31-Mar-2025, American Water Works Company has a trailing 12-month revenue of $4.82B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Mar-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 42,785,015 | 37,565,340 | 37,338,113 | 39,557,205 |
| Revenue | 4,815,000 | 4,684,000 | 4,234,000 | 3,792,000 |
| EBITDA | 2,654,000 | 2,576,000 | 2,287,000 | 2,038,000 |
| Net Income | 1,071,000 | 1,051,000 | 944,000 | 820,000 |
| Total Assets | 33,156,000 | 32,830,000 | 30,298,000 | 27,787,000 |
| Total Debt | 14,506,000 | 14,110,000 | 12,442,000 | 12,452,000 |
American Water Works Company Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
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American Water Works Company Competitors (5)
One of American Water Works Company’s 5 competitors is California Water Service Group, a Corporation company based in San Jose, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Water Service Group | Corporation | San Jose, CA | ||||
| Essential Utilities | Corporation | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||||
| American States Water | Corporation | San Dimas, CA | ||||
| Corix | Private Equity-Backed | Vancouver, Canada | ||||
| Xylem | Corporation | Washington, DC |
American Water Works Company Patents
American Water Works Company Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20170248333-A1 | Geothermal heating and cooling system | Inactive | 26-Feb-2016 | ||
| US-20170198854-A1 | Water pipe drone for detecting and fixing leaks | Inactive | 30-Jan-2015 | ||
| US-20160223120-A1 | Water pipe drone for detecting and fixing leaks | Inactive | 30-Jan-2015 | ||
| US-9647351-B2 | Temporary electrical grounding system having a magnetic component coupled to a conductive surface | Active | 31-Dec-2014 | ||
| US-10530110-B2 | Methods of providing a temporary electrical grounding system having a magnetic component coupled to a conductive surface | Active | 31-Dec-2014 | H01R43/26 |
American Water Works Company Signals
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American Water Works Company Investments & Acquisitions (82)
American Water Works Company’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with South Orange Village (Water System in South Orange, New Jersey) for . The deal was made on 06-Mar-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Orange Village (Water System in South Orange, New Jersey) | 06-Mar-2025 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| City of the Borough (Wastewater System in Manville, United States) | 01-Nov-2024 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Severn Water | 03-Oct-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Water Utilities | ||
| Yerba Buena Water | 18-Jul-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Water Utilities | ||
| City of Salem (Water and Wastewater Systems in Salem, New Jersey) | 25-Jun-2024 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property |
American Water Works Company ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated January, 09, 2025
19.18 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
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40+
Exposure
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Peers Analysis
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American Water Works Company Exits (3)
American Water Works Company’s most recent exit was on 09-Jul-2015 from Keystone Clearwater Solutions. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Clearwater Solutions | 09-Jul-2015 | Completed |
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| Knology | 01-Feb-2000 | Completed |
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| Applied Water Management | 01-Jan-2000 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
American Water Works Company Affiliates
Subsidiaries (19)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Industrial Water | Camden, NJ | 2015 | |
| Emc American Water Canada | Toronto, Canada | 2009 | |
| Hawaii-American Water Company | Honolulu, HI | 2000 | |
| American International Water Services Company | Voorhees, NJ | 1998 | |
| Eastern Rockcastle Water Association | Mount Vernon, KY | 1995 |
American Water Works Company FAQs
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When was American Water Works Company founded?
American Water Works Company was founded in 1886.
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Where is American Water Works Company headquartered?
American Water Works Company is headquartered in Camden, NJ.
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What is the size of American Water Works Company?
American Water Works Company has 6,700 total employees.
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What industry is American Water Works Company in?
American Water Works Company’s primary industry is Water Utilities.
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Is American Water Works Company a private or public company?
American Water Works Company is a Public company.
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What is American Water Works Company’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for American Water Works Company is AWK.
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What is the current stock price of American Water Works Company?
As of 16-May-2025 the stock price of American Water Works Company is $142.56.
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What is the current market cap of American Water Works Company?
The current market capitalization of American Water Works Company is $27.8B.
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What is American Water Works Company’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for American Water Works Company is $4.82B.
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Who are American Water Works Company’s competitors?
California Water Service Group, Essential Utilities, American States Water, Corix, and Xylem are competitors of American Water Works Company.
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What is American Water Works Company’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
American Water Works Company’s EPS for 12 months was $5.49.
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