Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share
American Water Works Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share
$3.28
FY2025
5-year range
$2.14 / $3.28
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+2.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#14 of 61
Utilities
What the data says
American Water Works's capital returned to shareholders per share of $3.28 is higher than 77% of companies in the Utilities sector (FY2025). Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $2.14 in FY2022 to $3.28 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
3.28 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +8.7%. Top quartile in the Utilities sector.
Improved from $2.92 to $3.28 over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +15.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +8.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+34.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- American Water Works's capital returned to shareholders per share has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders per share increased 2.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #14 out of 61 companies in the Utilities sector.
- Lowest capital returned to shareholders per share in the period was in FY2018.
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 Shareholders per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3.28 | +2.0% |
| FY2024 | $3.21 | +10.0% |
| FY2023 | $2.92 | +36.8% |
| FY2022 | $2.14 | -0.5% |
| FY2021 | $2.15 | -0.6% |
| FY2020 | $2.16 | +12.8% |
| FY2019 | $1.92 | +5.2% |
| FY2018 | $1.82 | -5.0% |
| FY2017 | $1.92 | +5.2% |
| FY2016 | $1.82 | -10.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026