Company / Share Buybacks
American Water Works Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2021 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$36.0M
FY2021
5-year range
$36.0M / $36.0M
FY2017-FY2021
Trend
-
vs FY2020
Sector context
#9 of 20
Utilities
What the data says
At $36M, American Water Works's share buybacks ranks #9 of 20 in the Utilities sector. Share Buybacks returned to growth in FY2021 after 2 years of decline, reaching $36M.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$36M in FY2021 with a 5-year CAGR of -11.1%.
Declined from $54M to $36M over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -17.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -11.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#9 of 20 in UtilitiesTop 45% of 20This company $36.0M Sector average $304.0M
▼
-88.2% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -11.1%, indicating a declining trend.
- Ranks #9 out of 20 companies in the Utilities sector.
- Peak share buybacks was recorded in FY2018.
- Lowest share buybacks in the period was in FY2020.
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 | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | - | - |
| FY2023 | - | - |
| FY2022 | - | - |
| FY2021 | $36.0M | - |
| FY2020 | $0 | -100.0% |
| FY2019 | $54.0M | -16.9% |
| FY2018 | $65.0M | +20.4% |
| FY2017 | $54.0M | -16.9% |
| FY2016 | $65.0M | -48.4% |
As of FY2021 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026