American Water Works Company Inc. Common Stock (AWK)
Stock · NYSE · Utilities
$134.94as of 10/16/2026
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AWK Signal Track Record
How signals performed across all stocks →What AWK's price did in the 20 trading sessions after each past signal, compared with any 20-session window over the same period.
| Signal | Times | Median 20-session return | Higher after 20 sessions | Last signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Spike | 33 | -0.9% | 36% | July 28, 2026 |
| 200-Day Moving Average TouchActive now | 26 | -0.6% | 46% | September 24, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band BreakoutActive now | 22 | -0.1% | 50% | August 24, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakdown | 19 | +0.2% | 53% | September 21, 2026 |
| Any 20-session window (baseline) | +0.0% | 50% |
Computed by MarketWall from daily closing prices since May 18, 2022. Returns are close-to-close and don't include dividends. Past results describe what happened before; they are not a forecast and not investment advice.
About AWK
American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services on military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services. The company also operates approximately 80 surface water treatment plant…
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Water Supply
- Employees
- 7,000
- Website
- www.amwater.com/
Fundamentals
- 1-day range
- $132.79$135.14
- Market cap
- $26.79B
- P/E (trailing)
- 23.71
- P/E (forward)
- 20.55
- EPS (trailing)
- $5.78
- Dividend yield
- 2.14%
- Beta
- 0.57
- Avg. volume
- 2.10M
- Ex-dividend date
- August 11, 2026
- Dividend pay date
- September 1, 2026
How American Water Works Company Inc. Common Stock Makes Money
Where the revenue actually goes — FY2010 annual results
Source: 10-K filed Feb 28, 2011 · via SEC EDGAR / Finnhub
Forecasts
11 analyst ratings
American Water Works Company Inc. Common Stock Competitors
Chosen by industry and closest market cap.
- AWKAmerican Water Works Company Inc. Common Stock$134.94▲ 1.43%Market cap $26.79BP/E 23.71$120.57$145.64
- SBSCompanhia de saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo - Sabesp American Depositary Shares (Each repstg 250 Common Shares)$6.26▲ 0.00%Market cap $18.93BP/E 14.32$23.17$35.32
- WTRGEssential Utilities Inc. Common Stock$40.83▲ 1.34%Market cap $11.31BP/E 20.39$36.11$42.51
- HTOH2O America Common Stock$57.69▲ 0.68%Market cap $2.59BP/E 22.68$43.75$67.09
- CDZIPCadiz Inc. Depositary Shares$19.81▲ 1.06%Market cap $1.88BP/E —$2.87$6.96
- CWCOConsolidated Water Co. Ltd. Ordinary Shares$28.24▼ 1.81%Market cap $478.73MP/E 29.23$27.23$39.12
- CDZICADIZ Inc. Common Stock$3.87▲ 1.57%Market cap $274.96MP/E —$2.87$6.96
| Symbol | Market cap | P/E ratio | Price | 1D | 52-week range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWK American Water Works Company Inc. Common Stock | $26.79B | 23.71 | $134.94 | ▲ 1.43% | $120.57$145.64 |
| SBS Companhia de saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo - Sabesp American Depositary Shares (Each repstg 250 Common Shares) | $18.93B | 14.32 | $6.26 | ▲ 0.00% | $23.17$35.32 |
| WTRG Essential Utilities Inc. Common Stock | $11.31B | 20.39 | $40.83 | ▲ 1.34% | $36.11$42.51 |
| HTO H2O America Common Stock | $2.59B | 22.68 | $57.69 | ▲ 0.68% | $43.75$67.09 |
| CDZIP Cadiz Inc. Depositary Shares | $1.88B | — | $19.81 | ▲ 1.06% | $2.87$6.96 |
| CWCO Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. Ordinary Shares | $478.73M | 29.23 | $28.24 | ▼ 1.81% | $27.23$39.12 |
| CDZI CADIZ Inc. Common Stock | $274.96M | — | $3.87 | ▲ 1.57% | $2.87$6.96 |
P/E shows — for peers not currently carrying a live signal of their own.
Latest news
- UBS Maintains Buy on American Water Works Co, Lowers Price Target to $153benzinga · 10/16/2026
- Kentucky American Water Completes Acquisition of Black Mountain Utility District SystemYahoo · 10/9/2026
- American Water Joins U.S. Conference of Mayors Water Council to Discuss the Future of Water and Wastewater ServicesYahoo · 10/9/2026
- Brad Nielsen Named Future President of Pennsylvania American WaterYahoo · 10/8/2026
- West Virginia American Water Announces $470,000 Infrastructure Upgrade on Knollwood DriveYahoo · 10/8/2026
- U.S. Water Bills Surge 62% in a Decade: ETFs Positioned to BenefitYahoo · 10/8/2026
- American Water to Discuss Third Quarter 2026 Results and Initiation of 2027 Standalone Earnings Guidance on October 29, 2026Yahoo · 10/6/2026
- Indiana American Water Completes $24.5 Million Water Main Infrastructure Project in Northwest IndianaYahoo · 10/6/2026
- West Virginia American Water Announces $100,000 Infrastructure Upgrade in EleanorYahoo · 10/5/2026
Insider Activity
Insider Actions →- Nathoo Raffiq · May 13, 2026 · Grant1.4K
- Marberry Michael · May 13, 2026 · Grant1.4K
- Havanec Laurie P. · May 13, 2026 · Grant1.4K
- Patricia L. Kampling · May 13, 2026 · Grant1.4K
- MCGUIGAN STUART M · May 13, 2026 · Grant1.4K
- Lisa A. Grow · May 13, 2026 · Grant1.4K
- Jeffrey N. Edwards · May 13, 2026 · Grant1.4K
- Karl F. Kurz · May 13, 2026 · Grant2.2K
- Julia L. Johnson · May 13, 2026 · Grant1.4K
Institutional Ownership
March 31, 2026
- Total shares held
- 174.91M
- Total value held
- $23.07B
- Institutional holders
- 1128
- Unknown19.51M
- Unknown12.70M
- Unknown12.04M
- Unknown11.03M
- Unknown6.43M
- Unknown5.81M
- Unknown5.16M
- Unknown4.35M
- Unknown4.33M
- Unknown3.61M
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AI Market Commentary
AI-generatedAll commentary →Synthesized from recent news and fundamentals/technical data -- not human analyst commentary or trader sentiment.
October 17, 2026
AWK Closes Black Mountain Deal Amid Mixed Valuation Views
American Water Works has completed its acquisition of Black Mountain, a move that some analysts suggest may have pushed the stock to a 16% overvalued position. While the company continues to secure federal funding for wildfire resilience and announce leadership changes, the recent deal closes a significant chapter in its expansion strategy. The stock currently trades near its 52-week high, reflecting steady demand despite the valuation debate.
AWK Closes Black Mountain Deal Amid Mixed Valuation Views. American Water Works has completed its acquisition of Black Mountain, a move that some analysts suggest may have pushed the stock to a 16% overvalued position. While the company continues to secure federal funding for wildfire resilience and announce leadership changes, the recent deal closes a significant chapter in its expansion strategy. The stock currently trades near its 52-week high, reflecting steady demand despite the valuation debate.