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American Water Works Company (AWK) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026
American Water Works Company (AWK) reported revenue of $1.5B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +4% from a year earlier and +11% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 42.5%, net earnings $387M (25.6% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.5B | +11% | +4% |
| Operating profit | $641M | +18% | +4% |
| Net earnings | $387M | +23% | +2% |
| Operating cash flow | $728M | +21% | -5% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.5B in Q3 2026, up 4% year over year and up 11% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.64B, a 42.5% margin (up 0.2 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 48% reached operating profit, above the 42% margin then. Total costs grew 3% against revenue growth of 4%. Net earnings were $0.39B, up 2% year over year. The effective tax rate was 22.4%.
Operating cash flow was $0.73B (down 5% year over year), 188% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.24B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $0.10B. Capital expenditures of $0.89B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.16B.
Questions
What was American Water Works Company's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
American Water Works Company (AWK) reported revenue of $1.5B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +4% from a year earlier and +11% from the quarter before.
Was American Water Works Company profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $641M (42.5% of revenue) and net earnings $387M.