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American Water Works Company (AWK) operating margin by quarter
American Water Works Company's operating margin was 42.5% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +2.5 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 31.9% (Q4 2025) to 42.5% (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 42.5% | +2.5 pts | +0.2 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 40.0% | +7.6 pts | +1.7 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 32.4% | +0.5 pts | -0.1 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 31.9% | -10.4 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 42.2% | +3.9 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 38.3% | +5.8 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 32.5% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
American Water Works Company, Q3 2026: revenue $1.5B (+4% year over year), operating margin 42.5%, net earnings $387M, operating cash flow $728M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is American Water Works Company's operating margin?
American Water Works Company's operating margin was 42.5% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +2.5 pts from Q2 2026.
How has American Water Works Company's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 31.9% (Q4 2025) to 42.5% (Q3 2026).
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