American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)

In the past six months, American Water Works Co., Inc. has been active in expanding its operations through acquisitions, including Pennsylvania American Water's acquisition of Manwalamink Water and Sewer Company, California American Water's acquisition of the Mesa Del Sol water system, Illinois American Water's acquisition of the City of Madison Wastewater Collections System, and Missouri American Water's agreement to purchase the Neosho Water and Wastewater System. The company issued its Q2 2025 earnings, reporting an EPS of $1.48, which missed analysts' consensus estimates, but quarterly revenue rose 11.1% year-over-year. A quarterly dividend of $0.8275 per share was declared. Analysts have adjusted their ratings and price targets for AWK. The stock price has shown movements relative to its moving averages.

Demand for American Water Works Co., Inc.'s products and services exhibits low seasonality. The demand for water and wastewater services remains relatively constant regardless of economic conditions, making it a defensive investment. This stability translates into predictable revenue streams and consistent earnings for the company.

American Water Works Co., Inc. (AWK) is the largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company in the United States, operating within the Utilities sector, specifically in the Regulated Water industry. The company owns utilities that provide essential water and wastewater services to various customers. American Water also provides water and wastewater services to the U.S. government on military installations and offers municipal and industrial contract services.

American Water Works Co., Inc. has a broad geographic footprint across the United States, serving approximately 14 million people in 14 states and on 18 military installations. States where the company's utilities operate include Pennsylvania, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, California, Illinois, and New Jersey.

In the past year, American Water Works has focused on sustainability initiatives, technological advancements, and community engagement to positively contribute to its brand reputation. Recent events reflecting positively on its reputation include participation in Source Water Protection Week in September 2025 and various community grants, such as a $30,000 grant from California American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation to support Wayfinder Family Services in October 2025. Pennsylvania American Water also provided award-winning internship experiences in September 2025 to prepare the future workforce.

Institutional investors hold a significant portion of American Water Works Co., Inc. stock, owning more than half of the company, with approximately 87.80% of the total shares outstanding held by institutions such as The Vanguard Group, Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and State Street Corp. Individual investors own about 11% of the company, while insiders own less than 1% of the company's shares.