Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders
American Water Works Capital Returned to Shareholders History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders
$633.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$389.0M / $633.0M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+8.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#24 of 63
Utilities
What the data says
At $633M, American Water Works's capital returned to shareholders ranks #24 of 63 in the Utilities sector. Capital Returned to Shareholders has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $389M in FY2022 to $633M in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$633M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +10.2%.
Improved from $532M to $633M over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +17.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +10.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#24 of 63 in UtilitiesTop 38% of 63This company $633.0M Sector average $761.1M
▼
-16.8% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- American Water Works's capital returned to shareholders has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +10.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders increased 8.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #24 out of 63 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 Returned to ShareholdersValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $633.0M | +8.2% |
| FY2024 | $585.0M | +10.0% |
| FY2023 | $532.0M | +36.8% |
| FY2022 | $389.0M | +0.0% |
| FY2021 | $389.0M | +0.0% |
| FY2020 | $389.0M | +13.4% |
| FY2019 | $343.0M | +5.2% |
| FY2018 | $326.0M | -5.0% |
| FY2017 | $343.0M | +5.2% |
| FY2016 | $326.0M | -10.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026