10-KPeriod: FY2022

American Water Works Company, Inc. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2022

Filed February 15, 2023For Securities:AWK

Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) reported solid financial performance in 2022, driven by its Regulated Businesses segment which constitutes the vast majority of its revenue. The company continues to focus on significant capital investments in infrastructure, planning to invest between $30 billion and $34 billion over the next decade for system improvements and acquisitions. This commitment to infrastructure renewal is crucial for maintaining service reliability and meeting evolving regulatory and environmental standards. The company also made strategic divestitures, including its New York subsidiary and Homeowner Services Group, which have helped streamline operations and strengthen its financial position. AWK is well-positioned to capitalize on industry trends such as increased demand for water services and the need for infrastructure upgrades, supported by favorable regulatory mechanisms in its operating states that allow for timely recovery of costs and investments. The company's focus on operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and ESG initiatives underscores its strategy for sustainable growth and value creation for shareholders.

Financial Highlights

49 data points
Beta

Revenue

$3.76B

Net Income

$820.00M

21.8% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$4.51

Total Assets

$27.79B

Cash & Equivalents

$85.00M

Free Cash Flow

-$1.19B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$3.76B
Operating Expenses$2.52B
Operating Income$1.27B
Net Income$820.00M
EPS (Basic)$4.51
EPS (Diluted)$4.51
Shares Outstanding (Basic)182.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)182.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1American Water Works Company is the largest publicly-traded water and wastewater utility in the U.S., serving over 14 million people in 24 states.
  • 2The company plans to invest between $30 billion and $34 billion over the next 10 years in capital improvements for its Regulated Businesses.
  • 3In 2022, the Regulated Businesses segment generated $3.5 billion in operating revenues, representing 92% of total operating revenues.
  • 4AWK completed strategic divestitures, including the sale of its New York subsidiary and the Homeowner Services Group, enhancing its financial flexibility.
  • 5The company continues to pursue acquisitions to expand its regulated footprint and customer base.
  • 6AWK is committed to ESG principles, with stated goals for greenhouse gas emissions reduction and investments in infrastructure resiliency and water quality.
  • 7The company's adjusted regulated O&M efficiency ratio was 33.7% for 2022, reflecting ongoing efforts in operational excellence.

Frequently Asked Questions

American Water Works Company's primary business is owning and operating regulated utilities that provide water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, industrial, and public authority customers across 14 states. This segment, known as Regulated Businesses, accounted for 92% of the company's operating revenues in 2022.

American Water Works Company's growth strategies include significant capital investment in its existing infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable services, as well as pursuing regulated acquisitions to expand its customer base and geographical reach. The company also aims to improve operational efficiencies and leverage regulatory mechanisms for cost recovery.

The company has a substantial commitment to infrastructure renewal, planning to invest between $30 billion and $34 billion over the next decade. This investment will focus on pipe replacement, upgrading treatment facilities, and enhancing system resiliency to address aging infrastructure and meet stringent environmental and water quality standards.

The sale of HOS in late 2021 provided approximately $1.275 billion in consideration, including cash and a seller note. This divestiture allowed American Water to streamline its operations and provided capital to reinvest in its core Regulated Businesses, strengthening its financial position.