Company / Operating Cash Flow
American Water Works Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$2.1B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.4B / $2.1B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+0.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#32 of 74
Utilities
What the data says
At $2.1B, American Water Works's operating cash flow ranks #32 of 74 in the Utilities sector. Operating Cash Flow has increased for 4 consecutive years, from $1.4B in FY2021 to $2.1B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.1B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +7.6%.
Improved from $1.9B to $2.1B over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +13.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +7.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#32 of 74 in UtilitiesTop 43% of 74This company $2.1B Sector average $2.6B
▼
-21.3% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- American Water Works's operating cash flow has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +7.6%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 0.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #32 out of 74 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.1B | +0.7% |
| FY2024 | $2.0B | +9.1% |
| FY2023 | $1.9B | +31.4% |
| FY2022 | $1.4B | +3.1% |
| FY2021 | $1.4B | -3.0% |
| FY2020 | $1.4B | -1.6% |
| FY2019 | $1.4B | +12.4% |
| FY2018 | $1.3B | -11.0% |
| FY2017 | $1.4B | +12.4% |
| FY2016 | $1.3B | +7.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026