Business Segments · Number of acquisitions

Regulated Business — Number of acquisitions

American Water Works Regulated Business — Number of acquisitions remained flat by 0.0% to $1.50 in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 500.0%, from $0.25 to $1.50. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Regulated Business — Number of acquisitions shows an upward trend with a 144.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase reflects active expansion and consolidation efforts, while a decrease suggests a shift toward organic capital investment or a saturated market.

Detailed definition

The total count of distinct business acquisitions or utility system purchases completed by the regulated segment within...

Peer comparison

Frequently disclosed by utilities that utilize a 'buy-and-build' strategy for growth.

Metric ID: awk_segment_regulated_business_number_of_acquisitions

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'22FY'24FY'25
Value116
YoY Change+0.0%+500.0%
Range16
CAGR+144.9%
Avg YoY Growth+250.0%
Median YoY Growth+250.0%
Current Streak2+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Water Works's regulated business — number of acquisitions?
American Water Works (AWK) reported regulated business — number of acquisitions of $1.50 in Q4 2025.
How has American Water Works's regulated business — number of acquisitions changed year-over-year?
American Water Works's regulated business — number of acquisitions increased by 500.0% year-over-year, from $0.25 to $1.50.
What is the long-term trend for American Water Works's regulated business — number of acquisitions?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), American Water Works's regulated business — number of acquisitions has grown at a 144.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.00 to $6.00.
What does regulated business — number of acquisitions mean?
The total number of businesses or utility systems acquired during the year.