American Water Works (AWK) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
AWK rises 1.0% to $133.04, 6 up days in a row. Closed at $133.04, +1.01% vs the prior close of $131.71. Day range $132.53–$135.61, opened at $134.34.
AWK daily analysis — what happened
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Oct 15, 2026 — AWK rises 1.0% to $133.04, 6 up days in a row
- Closed at $133.04, +1.01% vs the prior close of $131.71. Day range $132.53–$135.61, opened at $134.34.
- Volume was 3.07M shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 1.96M.
- Price is -1.3% vs its 50-day average ($134.78) and +0.9% vs its 200-day average ($131.85).
- 52-week range $120.57–$145.64; today's close sits at 50% of that range, 8.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — AWK rises 1.3% to $131.71, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $131.71, +1.28% vs the prior close of $130.05. Day range $129.32–$132.65, opened at $129.91.
- Volume was 1.87M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 1.99M.
- Price is -2.3% vs its 50-day average ($134.81) and -0.1% vs its 200-day average ($131.84).
- 52-week range $120.57–$145.64; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 9.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — AWK rises 0.4% to $130.05, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $130.05, +0.39% vs the prior close of $129.55. Day range $128.23–$130.72, opened at $130.29.
- Volume was 1.82M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.01M.
- Price is -3.6% vs its 50-day average ($134.85) and -1.4% vs its 200-day average ($131.84).
- 52-week range $120.57–$145.64; today's close sits at 38% of that range, 10.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — AWK rises 0.5% to $129.55, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $129.55, +0.52% vs the prior close of $128.88. Day range $127.94–$129.58, opened at $129.07.
- Volume was 1.33M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.05M.
- Price is -3.9% vs its 50-day average ($134.88) and -1.7% vs its 200-day average ($131.84).
- 52-week range $120.57–$145.64; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 11.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — AWK rises 0.5% to $128.88
- Closed at $128.88, +0.55% vs the prior close of $128.18. Day range $127.31–$129.50, opened at $127.99.
- Volume was 1.13M shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 2.10M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -4.5% vs its 50-day average ($134.97) and -2.3% vs its 200-day average ($131.85).
- 52-week range $120.57–$145.64; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 11.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — AWK rises 0.6% to $128.18
- Closed at $128.18, +0.63% vs the prior close of $127.38. Day range $126.34–$128.81, opened at $127.61.
- Volume was 2.12M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 2.11M.
- Price is -5.1% vs its 50-day average ($135.13) and -2.8% vs its 200-day average ($131.86).
- 52-week range $120.57–$145.64; today's close sits at 30% of that range, 12.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — AWK dips 0.5% to $127.38, a 3-month low
- Closed at $127.38, -0.52% vs the prior close of $128.04. Day range $126.51–$128.77, opened at $128.09.
- Volume was 2.35M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 2.16M.
- Price is -5.9% vs its 50-day average ($135.33) and -3.4% vs its 200-day average ($131.87).
- 52-week range $120.57–$145.64; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 12.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — AWK ends flat (+0.2%) to $128.04
- Closed at $128.04, +0.16% vs the prior close of $127.84. Day range $127.02–$128.99, opened at $128.07.
- Volume was 2.07M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 2.17M.
- Price is -5.5% vs its 50-day average ($135.54) and -2.9% vs its 200-day average ($131.90).
- 52-week range $120.57–$145.64; today's close sits at 30% of that range, 12.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — AWK dips 1.9% to $127.84, a 3-month low
- Closed at $127.84, -1.85% vs the prior close of $130.25. Day range $127.28–$130.90, opened at $130.38.
- Volume was 1.82M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 2.16M.
- Price is -5.8% vs its 50-day average ($135.67) and -3.1% vs its 200-day average ($131.93).
- 52-week range $120.57–$145.64; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 12.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — AWK rises 1.9% to $130.25
- Closed at $130.25, +1.87% vs the prior close of $127.86. Day range $128.21–$130.38, opened at $128.89.
- Volume was 2.15M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 2.16M.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($135.81) and -1.3% vs its 200-day average ($131.95).
- 52-week range $120.57–$145.64; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 10.6% below the 52-week high.
Things to know before you trade AWK
- Last results release: Jul 29, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 29, 2026, Feb 18, 2026, Oct 29, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 28, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.89% (largest 1.9%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 1.95M shares (≈$258.94M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $133.04 vs a range of $120.57–$145.64 (50% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 11, 2026 ($0.895/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 0 sales.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 17, 2026; 8-K Sep 16, 2026; 8-K Sep 9, 2026.
- Share count: 198.73M shares outstanding (Jul 20, 2026), +1.9% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Water Supply.
AWK market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 134.34 | 135.61 | 132.53 | 133.04 | 3.07M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 129.91 | 132.65 | 129.32 | 131.71 | 1.87M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 130.29 | 130.72 | 128.23 | 130.05 | 1.82M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 129.07 | 129.58 | 127.94 | 129.55 | 1.33M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 127.99 | 129.50 | 127.31 | 128.88 | 1.13M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 127.61 | 128.81 | 126.34 | 128.18 | 2.12M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 128.09 | 128.77 | 126.51 | 127.38 | 2.35M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 128.07 | 128.99 | 127.02 | 128.04 | 2.07M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 130.38 | 130.90 | 127.28 | 127.84 | 1.82M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 128.89 | 130.38 | 128.21 | 130.25 | 2.15M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 129.06 | 129.07 | 126.35 | 127.86 | 2.42M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 130.48 | 131.51 | 129.44 | 129.47 | 1.69M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 127.83 | 130.52 | 127.33 | 129.80 | 1.60M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 130.44 | 131.05 | 128.47 | 128.93 | 1.74M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 131.60 | 131.72 | 129.80 | 130.91 | 1.23M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 133.84 | 134.75 | 131.40 | 131.53 | 1.29M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 133.28 | 134.32 | 132.07 | 133.06 | 2.12M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 134.06 | 135.08 | 133.52 | 133.82 | 2.07M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 135.31 | 136.03 | 133.73 | 133.97 | 1.44M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 136.85 | 137.32 | 135.44 | 135.90 | 3.58M |
About American Water Works
American Water Works (AWK) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Water Supply”. Its business address is in CAMDEN, NJ. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1410636.
AWK board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey N Edwards | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Lisa A Grow | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Laurie P. Havanec | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Julia L Johnson | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Patricia L Kampling | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Karl F Kurz | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Stuart M Mcguigan | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Michael Marberry | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Raffiq Nathoo | Director | May 13, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| David Bowler | EVP and CFO | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Maureen Duffy | EVP, Comms & External Affairs | Feb 18, 2026 |
| John C. Griffith | President and CEO | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Stacy A. Mitchell | EVP and General Counsel | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Cheryl Norton | EVP and COO | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Lori Sutton | EVP, CHRO | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Melissa K. Wikle | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Feb 18, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No open-market insider buys or sales reported in the last 12 months. | ||||
AWK financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $5.12B | $1.11B | 5.69 | $2.06B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $4.65B | $1.05B | 5.39 | $2.04B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $4.22B | $944.00M | 4.90 | $1.87B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $3.76B | $820.00M | 4.51 | $1.11B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $3.91B | $1.26B | 6.95 | $1.44B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $36.45B, total liabilities $—, cash $191.00M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
AWK earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $138.09 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $131.97 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $131.16 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $130.06 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $139.65 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $147.01 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $127.86 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $135.69 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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