Company / Capital Expenditures
American Water Works Capital Expenditures History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Expenditures
$3.1B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.7B / $3.1B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+9.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#22 of 60
Utilities
What the data says
At $3.1B, American Water Works's capital expenditures ranks #22 of 60 in the Utilities sector. Capital Expenditures has increased for 4 consecutive years, from $1.7B in FY2021 to $3.1B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3.1B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +11.4%.
Improved from $2.6B to $3.1B over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Capital Expenditures over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +19.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +11.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
In line with sector averageTop 37% of 60This company $3.1B Sector average $3.1B
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In line with sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- American Water Works's capital expenditures has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +11.4%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, capital expenditures increased 9.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #22 out of 60 companies in the Utilities sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.50 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 22.6%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Capital ExpendituresValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3.1B | +9.5% |
| FY2024 | $2.9B | +10.9% |
| FY2023 | $2.6B | +41.3% |
| FY2022 | $1.8B | +10.2% |
| FY2021 | $1.7B | -9.2% |
| FY2020 | $1.8B | +27.1% |
| FY2019 | $1.4B | +9.4% |
| FY2018 | $1.3B | -8.6% |
| FY2017 | $1.4B | +9.4% |
| FY2016 | $1.3B | +13.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026