Discontinued — last reported Q2 '21
Loss Contingency Accrual
American Water Works Loss Contingency Accrual decreased by 62.5% to $6.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 64.7%, from $17.00M to $6.00M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher legal or operational risk, while a decrease may indicate the resolution of past contingencies.
Detailed definition
This represents the estimated liability for potential losses from legal proceedings, environmental claims, or other unce...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting practice; peers report this based on their specific legal and environmental exposure profiles.
other_loss_contingency_accrual_at_carrying_valueHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.00M | $4.00M | $6.00M | $6.00M | $4.00M | $6.00M | $6.00M | $4.00M | $6.00M | $7.00M | $7.00M | $17.00M | $19.00M | $16.00M | $6.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -20.0% | +50.0% | +0.0% | -33.3% | +50.0% | +0.0% | -33.3% | +50.0% | +16.7% | +0.0% | +142.9% | +11.8% | -15.8% | -62.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +20.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +16.7% | +75.0% | +183.3% | +171.4% | +128.6% | -64.7% |
Geographic Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '24 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar | $5.00M | $5.00M | $5.00M |
| Total | — | $19.00M | $16.00M |
Dunbar was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Water Works's loss contingency accrual?
- American Water Works (AWK) reported loss contingency accrual of $6.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has American Water Works's loss contingency accrual changed year-over-year?
- American Water Works's loss contingency accrual decreased by 64.7% year-over-year, from $17.00M to $6.00M.
- What does loss contingency accrual mean?
- The estimated financial reserve for potential future losses from legal or operational uncertainties.