American Water Works Company, Inc.
AWK
Rank in Stocks
#905
American Water Works Company, Inc. operates across the United States,... 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.
Share Price
$135.09
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$26.85B
Change (1 day)
1.49%
Change (1 year)
-6.06%
Country
US
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Category
Utilities
Operating Margin for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 36.94%
According to American Water Works Company, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 36.94%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of 35.52%.
Operating Margin history for American Water Works Company, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 36.94% | 0.71% |
| 2024 | 36.68% | 3.27% |
| 2023 | 35.52% | 5.81% |
| 2022 | 33.57% | 10.32% |
| 2021 | 30.43% | -7.90% |
| 2020 | 33.04% | -1.75% |
| 2019 | 33.63% | 5.00% |
| 2018 | 32.03% | -14.17% |
| 2017 | 37.32% | 14.09% |
| 2016 | 32.71% | -3.88% |
| 2015 | 34.03% | 2.22% |
| 2014 | 33.29% | 2.15% |
| 2013 | 32.59% | 1.37% |
| 2012 | 32.15% | 6.74% |
| 2011 | 30.12% | 9.13% |
| 2010 | 27.60% | 288.19% |
| 2009 | 7.11% | -188.88% |
| 2008 | -8.00% | -6,253.85% |
| 2007 | 0.13% | -98.93% |
| 2006 | 12.11% | -87.89% |
| 2005 | 100.00% | -792.52% |
| 2001 | -14.44% | 42.97% |
| 2000 | -10.10% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
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| 0.00% | - |
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| 35.06% | -99.05% |
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| 0.00% | - |
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| 38.40% | -98.96% |
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| 23.06% | -99.38% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.