American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) Stock Price & Analysis
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) rose 2.48% to USD 125.53 as of June 9, 2026 at 22:40 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
AWK last closed at USD 122.49; the session ranged USD 122.01–126.72 on volume of 1,240,954 shares. Market capitalization is $24.51B, with a 52-week range of USD 120.57–147.87 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:40 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 9, 2026 at 22:40 UTC)
| Price | USD 125.53 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.48% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 122.49 |
| Open | USD 122.5 |
| Day Range | USD 122.01 – 126.72 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 120.57 – 147.87 |
| Volume | 1,240,954 shares |
| Market Cap | $24.51B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (AWK)
Nexqual's technical model rates AWK "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 9, 2026 at 22:40 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 50.13 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 129.02) |
| MACD | -1.38 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (AWK)
Wall Street analysts rate AWK "Hold" based on 11 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 135.64 (range USD 124–155), per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:40 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 11 |
| Mean Target | USD 135.64 |
| High Target | USD 155 |
| Low Target | USD 124 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 9 / 1 |
Earnings (AWK)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.59 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.36B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.01 vs est 1.09 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.24 vs est 1.27 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.94 vs est 1.88 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 1.48 vs est 1.53 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:40 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (AWK)
| Total Revenue | $5.21B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +5.70% |
| Gross Margin | +60.83% |
| Operating Margin | +33.22% |
| Profit Margin | +21.17% |
| ROE | +10.22% |
| Debt / Equity | 142.33 |
| Current Ratio | 0.37 |
| Total Cash | $183.00M |
| Total Debt | $15.71B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-1.90B |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:40 UTC.
Financial Health Score (AWK)
Nexqual rates American Water Works Company, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of June 9, 2026 at 22:40 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +10% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 61%, operating 33% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $183M cash vs $15.7B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$1.90B, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 10%, ROA 3.5% |
Ownership (AWK)
| Insider Ownership | +0.12% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +103.37% |
| Shares Outstanding | 195.28M |
| Float | 194.87M |
| Short % of Float | +7.32% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:40 UTC.
Leadership (AWK)
American Water Works Company, Inc. is led by John C. Griffith (age 58), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:40 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | John C. Griffith (age 58) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | David M. Bowler (age 46) |
| Executive VP & COO | Cheryl D. Norton (age 60) |
| Chief Technology & Information Officer | Deborah A. Degillio (age 53) |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Aaron Musgrave |
Major Backers & Investors (AWK)
Notable institutional backers of American Water Works Company, Inc. include Wellington Management, GQG Partners LLC, Aristotle Capital Management, LLC, according to Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:40 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Wellington Management | 5.65% |
| GQG Partners LLC | 3.29% |
| Aristotle Capital Management, LLC | 2.98% |
| Invesco | 2.22% |
| SELECT SECTOR SPDR TRUST-State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | 1.66% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 23.02% |
| BlackRock | 11.28% |
| State Street | 7.36% |
| Geode Capital | 2.64% |
| Amundi | 2.23% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:40 UTC.
From American Water Works Company, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-18)
Partnerships
- The solid waste by-product of the treatment process is disposed of or recycled in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. 8 Table of Contents Capital Investment The Company plans to invest between $46 billion and $48 billion over the next 10 years for capital improvements, including acquisitions, to its Regulated Businesses' water and wastewater infrastructure, largely for pipe replacement and upgrading aging water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWR | American States Water Company | USD 79.18 | ▲ 1.03% |
| XYL | Xylem Inc. | USD 110.87 | ▲ 0.85% |
| CWT | California Water Service Group | USD 46.39 | ▲ 1.24% |
| AEP | American Electric Power Company | USD 127.76 | ▼ 1.07% |
| WEC | WEC Energy Group, Inc. | USD 113.1 | ▲ 0.13% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 9, 2026 at 22:40 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.