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American Water Works Company, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 2, 2026)

Reports
Other Events·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed March 2, 2026
Period End
February 26, 2026
Security
AWK
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K211

AWK filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 211 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · Mar ’16Mar ’16
  2. Material agreement8-K · Apr ’18Apr ’18
  3. Leadership change8-K · Feb ’21Feb ’21
  4. Material agreement8-K · May ’25May ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed March 2, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) has announced a significant development regarding its wholly-owned subsidiary, Maryland American Water.

The Public Service Commission of Maryland (MDPSC) has approved a joint settlement in the general rate case for Maryland American Water. This approval is expected to result in a consolidated annualized increase in water revenues of approximately $2 milliona. The revenue increase will be phased in, with approximately $1 million effective immediately and the remaining $1 million beginning January 1, 2027.

This rate adjustment is primarily driven by substantial capital investments of approximately $22 millionb made by Maryland American Water since its last rate case in 2019. The settlement also provides clarity on key financial metrics, with Maryland American Water's projected return on equity at 9.75%, common equity ratio at 52.32%, and debt ratio at 47.68%.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. MDPSC has approved a joint settlement for Maryland American Water's general rate case.
  2. An annualized increase in water revenues of approximately $2 million is approved.
  3. The revenue increase will be implemented in two phases: $1 million effective immediately and $1 million effective January 1, 2027.
  4. The rate adjustment reflects approximately $22 million in capital investments since 2019.
  5. Maryland American Water's projected return on equity is set at 9.75%.
  6. The approved common equity ratio is 52.32% and the debt ratio is 47.68%.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the expected impact of the MDPSC's decision on American Water Works Company's revenue?

    The decision is expected to result in a consolidated annualized increase in water revenues of approximately $2 million for American Water Works Company, specifically from its Maryland American Water subsidiary.

  2. When will the full revenue increase be reflected in the company's financials?

    The revenue increase will be phased in. Approximately $1 million will be effective immediately with the MDPSC order, and the remaining $1 million will become effective on January 1, 2027.

  3. What prompted this rate increase?

    The rate increase is primarily driven by significant capital investments of approximately $22 million made by Maryland American Water since its last general rate case approval in 2019, aimed at improving infrastructure and services.

  4. What are the key financial metrics approved in the settlement?

    The settlement indicates Maryland American Water's projected return on equity of 9.75%, a common equity ratio of 52.32%, and a debt ratio of 47.68%.

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