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American Water Works Company vs Essential Utilities: AWK and WTRG compared
American Water Works Company is the larger company: $1.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $508M for Essential Utilities (Q3 2026). Essential Utilities is growing faster (+7% against +4% a year earlier). American Water Works Company is more profitable, with an operating margin of 42.5% against 37.9%.
Where the money goes: AWK and WTRG
American Water Works Company (AWK) · Q3 2026
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.
Essential Utilities (WTRG) · Q3 2026
Essential Utilities, Q3 2026: revenue $508M (+7% year over year), operating margin 37.9%, net earnings $104M, operating cash flow $229M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| American Water Works Company (AWK) | Essential Utilities (WTRG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.5B | $508M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +4% | +7% |
| Operating margin | 42.5% | 37.9% |
| Net earnings | $387M | $104M |
| Net margin | 25.6% | 20.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $728M | $229M |
| Market value | $29.8B | $13.0B |
| P/E | 25.9× | 8.3× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $141.09 | $41.20 |
Where the revenue comes from
Essential Utilities
- Regulated Water: $313M (62%)
- Regulated Natural Gas: $123M (24%)
- Wastewater: $64.8M (13%)
- Other: $8.2M (2%)
Questions
Which is bigger, American Water Works Company or Essential Utilities?
American Water Works Company is the larger company: $1.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $508M for Essential Utilities (Q3 2026).
Is American Water Works Company or Essential Utilities growing faster?
Essential Utilities is growing faster (+7% against +4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, American Water Works Company or Essential Utilities?
American Water Works Company is more profitable, with an operating margin of 42.5% against 37.9%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.