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Alternative minimum tax

American Water Works Alternative minimum tax increased by 13.0% to $200.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

An increase suggests the accumulation of unused tax credits, while a decrease indicates successful utilization of these credits to reduce tax payments.

Detailed definition

This represents the future tax benefit arising from alternative minimum tax credits that have been carried forward from...

Peer comparison

Common in capital-intensive industries with significant historical tax positions; peers often disclose these in tax footnotes.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_assets_tax_credit_carryforwards_alter_ef0855

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$132.00M$151.00M$177.00M$200.00M
QoQ Change+14.4%+17.2%+13.0%
Range$132.00M$200.00M
Current Streak3+ quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Water Works's alternative minimum tax?
American Water Works (AWK) reported alternative minimum tax of $200.00M in Q4 2025.
What does alternative minimum tax mean?
The value of past alternative minimum tax payments that can be used to lower future tax bills.