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American Water Works Company (AWK) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Apr 29, 2026
American Water Works Company (AWK) reported revenue of $1.2B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +6% from a year earlier and -5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 32.4%, net earnings $196M (16.2% of revenue).
American Water Works Company, Q1 2026: revenue $1.2B (+6% year over year), operating margin 32.4%, net earnings $196M, operating cash flow $305M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.2B | -5% | +6% |
| Operating profit | $391M | -3% | +5% |
| Net earnings | $196M | -18% | -4% |
| Operating cash flow | $305M | -54% | -8% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.2B in Q1 2026, up 6% year over year and down 5% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.39B, a 32.4% margin (down 0.1 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q1 2025, 31% reached operating profit, below the 32% margin then. Total costs grew 6% against revenue growth of 6%. Net earnings were $0.20B, down 4% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.3%.
Operating cash flow was $0.30B (down 8% year over year), 156% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.24B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items used $0.13B. Capital expenditures of $0.66B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.35B.
Questions
What was American Water Works Company's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
American Water Works Company (AWK) reported revenue of $1.2B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +6% from a year earlier and -5% from the quarter before.
Was American Water Works Company profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $391M (32.4% of revenue) and net earnings $196M.