Discontinued — last reported Q4 '21
Business Segments · Total operating expenses, net
Market-Based Businesses — Total operating expenses, net
American Water Works Market-Based Businesses — Total operating expenses, net increased by 28.9% to $156M in Q4 2021 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2021Feb 16, 2022
Rolls up toTotal Operating Expenses
How to read this metric
Lower expenses relative to revenue indicate higher operational efficiency and better segment margins.
Detailed definition
The total costs incurred to operate the market-based business segment, net of any recoveries or offsets. This includes l...
Peer comparison
Comparable to segment-level operating expenses in utility or infrastructure service companies.
Metric ID:
awk_segment_market_based_businesses_total_operating_expenses_netHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $119M | $121M | $156M |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.7% | +28.9% |
Range$119M – $156M
Current Streak2+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Water Works's market-based businesses — total operating expenses, net?
- American Water Works (AWK) reported market-based businesses — total operating expenses, net of $156M in Q4 2021.
- What does market-based businesses — total operating expenses, net mean?
- Total net operating costs for the non-regulated segment.