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Utilities Operating Expense, Maintenance and Operations
American Water Works Utilities Operating Expense, Maintenance and Operations decreased by 10.0% to $493M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.3%, from $468M to $493M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Utilities Operating Expense, Maintenance and Operations shows an upward trend with a 3.2% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026
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other_utilities_operating_expense_maintenance_and_operationsHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | 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 | $431M | $436M | $491M | $364M | $376M | $416M | $433M | $393M | $419M | $436M | $472M | $416M | $427M | $496M | $519M | $468M | $480M | $523M | $548M | $493M |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.2% | +12.6% | -25.9% | +3.3% | +10.6% | +4.1% | -9.2% | +6.6% | +4.1% | +8.3% | -11.9% | +2.6% | +16.2% | +4.6% | -9.8% | +2.6% | +9.0% | +4.8% | -10.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -12.8% | -4.6% | -11.8% | +8.0% | +11.4% | +4.8% | +9.0% | +5.9% | +1.9% | +13.8% | +10.0% | +12.5% | +12.4% | +5.4% | +5.6% | +5.3% |
Range$364M – $548M
CAGR+2.9%
Avg YoY Growth+4.8%
Median YoY Growth+5.7%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulated Businesses | $356M | $402M | $408M | $395M | $406M | $433M | $408M | $417M |
| Total | $427M | $496M | $519M | $468M | $480M | $523M | $548M | $493M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Water Works's utilities operating expense, maintenance and operations?
- American Water Works (AWK) reported utilities operating expense, maintenance and operations of $493M in Q1 2026.
- How has American Water Works's utilities operating expense, maintenance and operations changed year-over-year?
- American Water Works's utilities operating expense, maintenance and operations increased by 5.3% year-over-year, from $468M to $493M.
- What is the long-term trend for American Water Works's utilities operating expense, maintenance and operations?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), American Water Works's utilities operating expense, maintenance and operations has grown at a 3.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.78B to $2.02B.