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Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits

American Water Works Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits increased by 10.7% to $3.19B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits shows an upward trend with a 9.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase typically reflects significant capital investment and the use of accelerated depreciation for tax purposes.

Detailed definition

This represents the cumulative difference between tax and book accounting, including deferred tax liabilities and unamor...

Peer comparison

Standard for regulated utilities; levels are highly correlated with the scale of the company's property, plant, and equipment.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_liabilities_and_investment_tax_credit_31383d

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$2.44B$2.72B$2.88B$3.19B
QoQ Change—+11.5%+6.0%+10.7%
YoY Change—+11.5%+6.0%+10.7%
Range$2.44B – $3.19B
Avg YoY Growth+9.4%
Median YoY Growth+10.7%
Current Streak3+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Water Works's deferred income taxes and investment tax credits?
American Water Works (AWK) reported deferred income taxes and investment tax credits of $3.19B in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for American Water Works's deferred income taxes and investment tax credits?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), American Water Works's deferred income taxes and investment tax credits has grown at a 9.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.44B to $3.19B.
What does deferred income taxes and investment tax credits mean?
Future tax obligations and tax credits resulting from differences between tax and financial reporting rules.