About American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)
American Water Works Company, Inc. is a Utilities - Regulated Water company operating in the Utilities sector.
AWK trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $144.37
- Market Cap
- $28.74B
- 52-Week High
- $146.62
- 52-Week Low
- $120.57
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Utilities - Regulated Water
$1,000 Invested in American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)
How much would $1,000 invested in AWK be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in AWK 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) in 2025 would be worth $1,171 as of November 2026, representing a +17.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AWK 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) in 2023 would be worth $1,316 as of November 2026, representing a +31.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AWK 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) in 2021 would be worth $920 as of November 2026, representing a -8.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AWK 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) in 2016 would be worth $2,459 as of November 2026, representing a +145.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AWK at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) at IPO would be worth $10,976 as of November 2026, representing a +997.6% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 18+ years (222 months), American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) has averaged a monthly return of +1.22% with a median return of +1.23%. The stock had 141 positive months (64%) and 81 negative months (36%). The best month in AWK's history was August 2008 with a +20.4% return, while the worst was January 2022 at -14.9%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.3%), and September the weakest (-1.9%).
AWK's longest winning streak was 12 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 3 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2019 with a cumulative return of +33.4%, and the worst was 2022 at -15.9%.
Annual Returns
Over 18 years of trading history, American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) has delivered an average annual return of +15.04% with a median return of +16.66%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.03%. The stock posted gains in 15 years (83%) and losses in 3 years (17%).
AWK's best year was 2019 with a +37.79% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -17.89%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 13, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. AWK achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 2 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +12.92% | $127.85 | $144.37 |
| 2025 | +7.40% | $119.04 | $127.85 |
| 2024 | -3.53% | $123.40 | $119.04 |
| 2023 | -11.68% | $139.71 | $123.40 |
| 2022 | -17.89% | $170.16 | $139.71 |
| 2021 | +24.83% | $136.31 | $170.16 |
| 2020 | +26.88% | $107.44 | $136.31 |
| 2019 | +37.79% | $77.97 | $107.44 |
| 2018 | +1.32% | $76.95 | $77.97 |
| 2017 | +29.01% | $59.65 | $76.95 |
| 2016 | +23.57% | $48.27 | $59.65 |
| 2015 | +14.88% | $42.02 | $48.27 |
| 2014 | +29.43% | $32.46 | $42.02 |
| 2013 | +16.10% | $27.96 | $32.46 |
| 2012 | +20.62% | $23.18 | $27.96 |
| 2011 | +29.99% | $17.83 | $23.18 |
| 2010 | +17.21% | $15.21 | $17.83 |
| 2009 | +11.94% | $13.59 | $15.21 |
Frequently Asked Questions: AWK
What sector is AWK in? ▼
AWK operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry.
How has AWK performed historically? ▼
Over 18 years of trading history, AWK has posted gains in 15 years (83% of the time). The best year was 2019 with a +37.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in AWK? ▼
You can invest in AWK through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold AWK.
Last updated: 11/1/2026