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Reported Q: Q3 2024 Rev YoY: +13.4% EPS YoY: +7.8% Move: -1.42%

American Water Works

0HEW.L

$136.44 -1.42%

Exchange LSE Sector Utilities Industry General Utilities

Q3 2024

Published: Oct 30, 2024

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Reported

Report Date

Oct 30, 2024

Quarter Q3 2024

Revenue

1.32B

YoY: +13.4%

EPS

1.79

YoY: +7.8%

Market Move

-1.42%

Previous quarter: Q2 2024

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Earnings Highlights

Revenue of $1.32B up 13.4% year-over-year
EPS of $1.79 increased by 7.8% from previous year
Gross margin of 62.0%
Net income of 350.00M
""Our ongoing commitment to infrastructure improvements is not just about compliance but also about enhancing service delivery to our customers. We're seeing the positive effects in our latest financial results."" - CEO

0HEW.L

American Water Works Company Inc

Period Q3 2024

Currency USD

Report Type Quarterly Earnings

Generated Mar 30, 2026

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Executive Summary

In Q3 2024, American Water Works Company Inc (0HEW.L) delivered a strong performance characterized by healthy revenue growth of 15.14% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and a 13.37% increase year-over-year (YoY), reaching $1.32 billion. The company's net income climbed to $350 million, reflecting a net profit margin of 26.4%, which is attributed to effective cost management and operational efficiency improvements.

Management emphasized the strategic focus on enhancing service reliability and operational efficiencies, particularly through upgrades in infrastructure and investment in technology. This growth and strong profitability provide a solid foundation for future expansion, making the company an attractive option for investors seeking stability within the Utilities sector.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

Increasing

1.32B

QoQ: 15.14% | YoY: 13.37%

Gross Profit

Increasing

820.00M

61.98% margin

QoQ: 55.01% | YoY: 12.18%

Operating Income

Increasing

543.00M

QoQ: 21.21% | YoY: 13.60%

Net Income

Increasing

350.00M

QoQ: 26.35% | YoY: 8.36%

EPS

Increasing

1.79

QoQ: 26.06% | YoY: 7.83%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Financial Highlights

### Key Financial Metrics
- Revenue: $1.32 billion (YoY: +13.37%, QoQ: +15.14%)
- Gross Profit: $820 million (YoY: +12.18%, QoQ: +55.01%)
- Operating Income: $543 million (YoY: +13.60%, QoQ: +21.21%)
- Net Income: $350 million (YoY: +8.36%, QoQ: +26.35%)
- EPS: $1.79 (YoY: +7.83%, QoQ: +26.06%)

The gross profit margin improved to 61.98%, indicating strengthened pricing power and cost control mechanisms in the delivery of water and wastewater services. The operating margin stood at 41.04%, consistent with operational efficiency initiatives.

Income Statement

Metric	Value	YoY Change	QoQ Change
Revenue	1.32B	13.37%	15.14%
Gross Profit	820.00M	12.18%	55.01%
Operating Income	543.00M	13.60%	21.21%
Net Income	350.00M	8.36%	26.35%
EPS	1.79	7.83%	26.06%

Key Financial Ratios

Gross Profit Margin

Good

47.40%

Gross profit margin is healthy and competitive within industry standards

Operating Profit Margin

Excellent

41.00%

Operating margin is exceptional, indicating strong pricing power and operational efficiency

Net Profit Margin

Excellent

26.50%

Net profit margin is exceptional, indicating strong pricing power and operational efficiency

Return on Assets

Weak

1.10%

Return on assets suggests inefficient capital allocation

Return on Equity

Weak

3.38%

Return on equity suggests inefficient capital allocation

Current Ratio

Concern

0.58

Current ratio below safe levels, potential liquidity risk

Debt to Equity

High Risk

1.29

Debt-to-equity indicates high leverage and elevated financial risk

P/E Ratio

Fair Value

20.16x

P/E ratio in line with market averages

Price to Book

Fair Value

2.72x

Price-to-book ratio reasonable for profitable companies

Historical Earnings Comparison

Period	Revenue ($M)	EPS ($)	YoY Growth	Report
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

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Key Performance Indicators

Revenue Trend

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