Total Debt for American Water Works Company (AWK)
According to American Water Works Company's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported total debt is $15.92B USD. Total debt is the sum of short-term and long-term interest-bearing borrowings on the balance sheet (notes, bonds, term loans, lease liabilities). Useful for leverage and refinancing risk — combine with cash on hand for net debt, and see total liabilities for the broader obligations picture.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$15.92B
YoY change
+12.8%
5Y CAGR
+7.6%
Peak year (2025)
$15.92B
Latest annual
$15.92B
Total Debt history chart for American Water Works Company (AWK) from 1985 to 2025
Total Debt history table for American Water Works Company (AWK) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Total Debt | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.92B | +12.8% | ||
| 2024 | $14.11B | +13.4% | ||
| 2023 | $12.44B | -0.1% | ||
| 2022 | $12.45B | +12.6% | ||
| 2021 | $11.06B | +0.4% | ||
| 2020 | $11.02B | +15.5% | ||
| 2019 | $9.54B | +10.9% | ||
| 2018 | $8.60B | +11.5% | ||
| 2017 | $7.72B | +7.4% | ||
| 2016 | $7.18B | +9.5% | ||
| 2015 | $6.56B | +10.0% | ||
| 2014 | $5.96B | +1.4% | ||
| 2013 | $5.87B | +5.0% | ||
| 2012 | $5.60B | -5.2% | ||
| 2011 | $5.90B | +3.5% | ||
| 2010 | $5.71B | +4.1% | ||
| 2009 | $5.49B | +3.9% | ||
| 2008 | $5.28B | +5.8% | ||
| 2007 | $4.99B | +21.6% | ||
| 2006 | $4.10B | — | ||
| 2001 | $3.54B | +9.1% | ||
| 2000 | $3.25B | +6.6% | ||
| 1999 | $3.05B | +35.5% | ||
| 1998 | $2.25B | +10.7% | ||
| 1997 | $2.03B | +5.7% | ||
| 1996 | $1.92B | +21.8% | ||
| 1995 | $1.58B | +7.7% | ||
| 1994 | $1.46B | +5.6% | ||
| 1993 | $1.39B | +18.5% | ||
| 1992 | $1.17B | +10.2% | ||
| 1991 | $1.06B | +2.0% | ||
| 1990 | $1.04B | +14.0% | ||
| 1989 | $913.40M | +15.4% | ||
| 1988 | $791.60M | +10.0% | ||
| 1987 | $719.50M | +10.3% | ||
| 1986 | $652.60M | +3.3% | ||
| 1985 | $631.50M | — |
Total Debt values are taken from American Water Works Company's reported balance sheets (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 total debt for American Water Works Company (AWK) came in at $15.92B – grew 12.8% year-over-year.
American Water Works Company total debt compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +7.6%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
2025 marks the peak total debt at $15.92B, with the historical low of $631.50M recorded in 1985.
American Water Works Company (AWK) sits 7th of 8 Utilities peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $49.59B.
American Water Works Company Total Debt by Year
American Water Works Company Total Debt 2025: $15.92B
American Water Works Company total debt in 2025 was $15.92B, grew 12.8% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
American Water Works Company Total Debt 2024: $14.11B
American Water Works Company total debt in 2024 was $14.11B, grew 13.4% from 2023.
American Water Works Company Total Debt 2023: $12.44B
American Water Works Company total debt in 2023 was $12.44B, edged down 0.1% below 2022.
American Water Works Company Total Debt 2022: $12.45B
American Water Works Company total debt in 2022 was $12.45B, grew 12.6% from 2021.
American Water Works Company Total Debt 2021: $11.06B
American Water Works Company total debt in 2021 was $11.06B.
See more financial history for American Water Works Company (AWK).
Sector peers — Total Debt
Companies in the same sector as American Water Works Company, ranked by their latest total debt.
| Company | Total Debt | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) | $95.62B | Utilities |
| Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) | $90.87B | Utilities |
| The Southern Company (SO) | $65.82B | Utilities |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) | $50.24B | Utilities |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $48.94B | Utilities |
| Sempra (SRE) | $36.29B | Utilities |
| Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) | $8.99B | Utilities |
| GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) | $0 | Utilities |
Frequently asked questions
What is American Water Works Company's total debt?
- Latest reported total debt for American Water Works Company (AWK) is $15.92B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has American Water Works Company total debt changed year-over-year?
- American Water Works Company (AWK) total debt changed +12.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of American Water Works Company total debt?
- American Water Works Company (AWK) total debt compound annual growth rate is +7.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did American Water Works Company total debt hit its highest annual value?
- American Water Works Company total debt reached its highest annual value of $15.92B in 2025.
What was American Water Works Company total debt in 2024?
- American Water Works Company (AWK) total debt in 2024 was $14.11B.
What was American Water Works Company total debt in 2025?
- American Water Works Company (AWK) total debt in 2025 was $15.92B.
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