American Water Works AWK Return on equity

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FAQ

What is American Water Works's return on equity?

American Water Works (AWK) reported return on equity of 10.2% in Q1 2026.

How has American Water Works's return on equity changed year-over-year?

American Water Works's return on equity decreased by 2.0% year-over-year, from 10.4% to 10.2%.

What is the long-term trend for American Water Works's return on equity?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), American Water Works's return on equity has grown at a -1.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 11.3% to 10.5%.

What does return on equity mean?

Trailing-twelve-month net income divided by average shareholders' equity (average of the start and end of the trailing-twelve-month window). Measures the profit generated on each dollar of shareholder capital.