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American Water Works Company (AWK) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 29, 2026
American Water Works Company (AWK) reported revenue of $1.4B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +6% from a year earlier and +12% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 40.0%, net earnings $315M (23.2% of revenue).
American Water Works Company, Q2 2026: revenue $1.4B (+6% year over year), operating margin 40.0%, net earnings $315M, operating cash flow $602M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.4B | +12% | +6% |
| Operating profit | $542M | +39% | +11% |
| Net earnings | $315M | +61% | +9% |
| Operating cash flow | $602M | +97% | +100% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.4B in Q2 2026, up 6% year over year and up 12% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.54B, a 40.0% margin (up 1.7 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 67% reached operating profit, above the 38% margin then. Total costs grew 3% against revenue growth of 6%. Net earnings were $0.32B, up 9% year over year. The effective tax rate was 22.2%.
Operating cash flow was $0.60B (up 100% year over year), 191% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.24B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $0.05B. Capital expenditures of $0.86B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.26B.
Questions
What was American Water Works Company's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
American Water Works Company (AWK) reported revenue of $1.4B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +6% from a year earlier and +12% from the quarter before.
Was American Water Works Company profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $542M (40.0% of revenue) and net earnings $315M.