EBITDA for American Water Works Company (AWK)
According to American Water Works Company's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $2.77B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$2.77B
YoY change
+3.9%
5Y CAGR
+7.6%
Peak year (2025)
$2.77B
Cumulative EBITDA
$33.99B
EBITDA history chart for American Water Works Company (AWK) from 1985 to 2025
EBITDA history table for American Water Works Company (AWK) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.77B | +3.9% | ||
| 2024 | $2.67B | +13.1% | ||
| 2023 | $2.36B | +18.1% | ||
| 2022 | $2.00B | +4.7% | ||
| 2021 | $1.91B | -0.8% | ||
| 2020 | $1.93B | +6.9% | ||
| 2019 | $1.80B | +6.4% | ||
| 2018 | $1.69B | -3.8% | ||
| 2017 | $1.76B | +11.5% | ||
| 2016 | $1.58B | +4.4% | ||
| 2015 | $1.51B | +6.1% | ||
| 2014 | $1.43B | +5.1% | ||
| 2013 | $1.36B | +1.6% | ||
| 2012 | $1.33B | +14.4% | ||
| 2011 | $1.17B | +4.9% | ||
| 2010 | $1.11B | +114.0% | ||
| 2009 | $520.06M | +253.0% | ||
| 2008 | $147.34M | -52.0% | ||
| 2007 | $307.20M | -40.0% | ||
| 2006 | $511.77M | -76.0% | ||
| 2005 | $2.14B | — | ||
| 2001 | -$21.28M | -153.1% | ||
| 2000 | $40.10M | -35.7% | ||
| 1999 | $62.40M | +106.0% | ||
| 1998 | $30.29M | +866.3% | ||
| 1997 | $3.13M | -99.2% | ||
| 1996 | $395.90M | -692.7% | ||
| 1995 | -$66.80M | -9.0% | ||
| 1994 | -$73.40M | +18.4% | ||
| 1993 | -$62.00M | -124.1% | ||
| 1992 | $257.20M | +2.3% | ||
| 1991 | $251.50M | +14.1% | ||
| 1990 | $220.40M | +14.8% | ||
| 1989 | $192.00M | -1.8% | ||
| 1988 | $195.50M | +0.4% | ||
| 1987 | $194.80M | +0.7% | ||
| 1986 | $193.50M | +12.0% | ||
| 1985 | $172.70M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from American Water Works Company's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual EBITDA for American Water Works Company (AWK) came in at $2.77B – edged up 3.9% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), American Water Works Company EBITDA delivered a +7.6% annualised rate; sustaining 4 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2025 marks the peak EBITDA at $2.77B, with the historical low of -$73.40M recorded in 1994.
Among 8 Utilities peers, American Water Works Company (AWK) ranks 9th; the peer median for EBITDA is $8.40B.
American Water Works Company EBITDA by Year
American Water Works Company EBITDA 2025: $2.77B
American Water Works Company EBITDA in 2025 was $2.77B, edged up 3.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
American Water Works Company EBITDA 2024: $2.67B
American Water Works Company EBITDA in 2024 was $2.67B, grew 13.1% from 2023.
American Water Works Company EBITDA 2023: $2.36B
American Water Works Company EBITDA in 2023 was $2.36B, grew 18.1% from 2022.
American Water Works Company EBITDA 2022: $2.00B
American Water Works Company EBITDA in 2022 was $2.00B, edged up 4.7% from 2021.
American Water Works Company EBITDA 2021: $1.91B
American Water Works Company EBITDA in 2021 was $1.91B.
See more financial history for American Water Works Company (AWK).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as American Water Works Company, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) | $16.16B | Utilities |
| Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) | $15.67B | Utilities |
| The Southern Company (SO) | $14.33B | Utilities |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) | $8.79B | Utilities |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $8.02B | Utilities |
| Sempra (SRE) | $6.87B | Utilities |
| Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) | $5.01B | Utilities |
| GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) | $3.68B | Utilities |
Frequently asked questions
What is American Water Works Company's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for American Water Works Company (AWK) is $2.77B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has American Water Works Company EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- American Water Works Company (AWK) EBITDA changed +3.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of American Water Works Company EBITDA?
- American Water Works Company (AWK) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is +7.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did American Water Works Company EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- American Water Works Company EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $2.77B in 2025.
What was American Water Works Company EBITDA in 2024?
- American Water Works Company (AWK) EBITDA in 2024 was $2.67B.
What was American Water Works Company EBITDA in 2025?
- American Water Works Company (AWK) EBITDA in 2025 was $2.77B.
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