Regulated Businesses — Operation and maintenance
American Water Works Regulated Businesses — Operation and maintenance increased by 2.2% to $417.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.6%, from $395.00M to $417.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Regulated Businesses — Operation and maintenance shows an upward trend with a 6.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A decrease relative to revenue indicates improved operational efficiency, while an increase may signal rising input costs or aging infrastructure maintenance needs.
Detailed definition
The recurring costs associated with the daily operation and upkeep of water and wastewater infrastructure. This includes...
Peer comparison
Standard 'O&M' expense metric used by all utilities to measure operational efficiency.
awk_segment_regulated_businesses_operation_and_maintenanceHistorical Data
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $336.25M | $336.25M | $336.25M | $336.25M | $360.25M | $360.25M | $360.25M | $360.25M | $351.00M | $356.00M | $402.00M | $408.00M | $395.00M | $406.00M | $433.00M | $408.00M | $417.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +7.1% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -2.6% | +1.4% | +12.9% | +1.5% | -3.2% | +2.8% | +6.7% | -5.8% | +2.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +7.1% | +7.1% | +7.1% | +7.1% | -2.6% | -1.2% | +11.6% | +13.3% | +12.5% | +14.0% | +7.7% | +0.0% | +5.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Water Works's regulated businesses — operation and maintenance?
- American Water Works (AWK) reported regulated businesses — operation and maintenance of $417.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has American Water Works's regulated businesses — operation and maintenance changed year-over-year?
- American Water Works's regulated businesses — operation and maintenance increased by 5.6% year-over-year, from $395.00M to $417.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for American Water Works's regulated businesses — operation and maintenance?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), American Water Works's regulated businesses — operation and maintenance has grown at a 6.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.35B to $1.64B.
- What does regulated businesses — operation and maintenance mean?
- The ongoing costs to operate and maintain utility infrastructure.