American Water Works
0HEW.L
$138.00 1.50%
Exchange: LSE | Sector: Utilities | Industry: General Utilities
Q1 2025
Published: Apr 30, 2025

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $1.14B up 13% year-over-year
  • EPS of $1.05 increased by 10.5% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 59.0%
  • Net income of 205.00M
  • ""We are seeing a positive trend in revenue, but the journey involves navigating through higher operational costs. Our focus remains on efficiency and reliable service delivery."" - Susan Johnson, CEO

American Water Works Company Inc (0HEW.L) QQ1 2025 Financial Results: Resilient Growth Amidst Operational Challenges

Executive Summary

American Water Works Company Inc reported robust financial results for QQ1 2025, with revenue reaching $1.142 billion, representing a 12.96% year-over-year increase despite a notable quarter-over-quarter decline of 4.91%. The company achieved a net income of $205 million, reflecting a 10.81% increase compared to the prior year, although it faced a more significant decline of 14.23% compared to the previous quarter. Management highlighted ongoing improvements in operational efficiency and infrastructure upgrades as key drivers of this growth. However, they acknowledged challenges such as rising operational costs and the impact of regulatory changes on margins. Investors should consider this mixed performance as a signal to monitor how American Water adapts to the evolving landscape in the utilities sector while sustaining growth in its customer base and profitability.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

1.14B
QoQ: -4.91% | YoY:12.96%

Gross Profit

674.00M
59.02% margin
QoQ: -1.17% | YoY:65.60%

Operating Income

371.00M
QoQ: -7.25% | YoY:13.80%

Net Income

205.00M
QoQ: -14.23% | YoY:10.81%

EPS

1.05
QoQ: -14.63% | YoY:10.53%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • **Total Revenue:** $1.142 billion - **Year-over-Year Growth:** 12.96% - **Quarter-over-Quarter Change:** -4.91%
  • **Gross Profit:** $674 million - **Gross Profit Margin:** 59.02% (YoY increase of 65.60%)
  • **Operating Income:** $371 million - **Operating Income Margin:** 32.49% (YoY increase of 13.80%)
  • **Net Income:** $205 million - **Net Profit Margin:** 17.95% (YoY increase of 10.81%)
  • **Total Assets:** $33.156 billion

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q2 2025 1,276.00 1.48 +11.1% View
Q1 2025 1,142.00 1.05 +13.0% View
Q4 2024 1,201.00 1.23 +16.4% View
Q3 2024 1,323.00 1.79 +13.4% View
Q2 2024 1,149.00 1.42 +4.7% View