American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)
Company Info
US0304201033
030420103
Apr 23, 2008
Highlights
$27.37B
$5.49
25.57
3.64
$4.82B
$2.71B
$2.71B
$117.30 - $154.57
$142.70
2.95%
2.65
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Performance
Performance Chart
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Returns By Period
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) returned 15.92% year-to-date (YTD) and 8.67% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, AWK delivered an annualized return of 12.45%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.87%.
AWK
15.92%
-2.04%
7.51%
8.67%
5.86%
12.45%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.30%
12.94%
1.49%
12.48%
15.82%
10.87%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of AWK, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.12% | 9.77% | 8.49% | -0.35% | -2.44% | 15.92% | |||||||
| 2024 | -6.04% | -3.86% | 3.10% | 0.09% | 7.52% | -1.23% | 10.22% | 1.08% | 2.18% | -5.56% | -0.29% | -9.09% | -3.54% |
| 2023 | 2.67% | -9.92% | 4.35% | 1.20% | -2.10% | -1.18% | 3.28% | -5.42% | -10.75% | -4.99% | 12.70% | 0.11% | -11.68% |
| 2022 | -14.86% | -5.67% | 9.56% | -6.92% | -1.40% | -1.64% | 4.48% | -4.09% | -12.32% | 11.66% | 4.91% | 0.43% | -17.89% |
| 2021 | 3.62% | -10.48% | 5.67% | 4.05% | -0.23% | -0.57% | 10.37% | 7.50% | -7.25% | 3.04% | -2.87% | 12.04% | 24.83% |
| 2020 | 10.87% | -8.87% | -3.32% | 1.78% | 4.85% | 1.31% | 14.46% | -3.67% | 2.50% | 3.89% | 2.26% | 0.06% | 26.88% |
| 2019 | 5.40% | 6.73% | 2.60% | 3.77% | 4.96% | 2.64% | -1.05% | 11.40% | -2.43% | -0.77% | -1.40% | 1.50% | 37.79% |
| 2018 | -9.09% | -4.08% | 3.49% | 5.42% | -3.45% | 2.69% | 3.36% | -0.30% | 0.50% | 0.64% | 8.32% | -4.86% | 1.32% |
| 2017 | 1.49% | 6.76% | -0.29% | 2.56% | -1.46% | -0.29% | 4.04% | 0.27% | 0.01% | 8.47% | 4.81% | -0.08% | 29.01% |
| 2016 | 8.64% | 0.38% | 6.34% | 5.56% | 2.36% | 14.05% | -2.28% | -9.99% | 1.15% | -1.07% | -1.60% | -0.15% | 23.57% |
| 2015 | 5.33% | -3.13% | 0.24% | 0.57% | -2.40% | -8.02% | 6.74% | 0.72% | 6.05% | 4.14% | 1.29% | 3.45% | 14.88% |
| 2014 | 1.41% | 5.33% | 1.25% | 0.29% | 7.47% | 1.73% | -3.40% | 6.66% | -4.70% | 10.66% | -0.01% | 0.47% | 29.43% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of AWK is 62, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
American Water Works Company, Inc. provided a 2.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.12 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 11 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.12 | $3.00 | $2.78 | $2.57 | $2.36 | $2.15 | $1.96 | $1.78 | $1.62 | $1.47 | $1.33 | $1.21 |
Dividend yield | 2.19% | 2.41% | 2.11% | 1.68% | 1.25% | 1.40% | 1.59% | 1.96% | 1.77% | 2.02% | 2.23% | 2.27% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Water Works Company, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $1.59 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $3.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $2.78 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $2.57 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $2.36 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $2.15 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $1.96 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $1.78 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $1.62 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $1.47 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $1.33 |
| 2014 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $1.21 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
American Water Works Company, Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.19%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
American Water Works Company, Inc. has a payout ratio of 57.41%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that American Water Works Company, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Water Works Company, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the American Water Works Company, Inc. was 37.10%, occurring on Apr 16, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current American Water Works Company, Inc. drawdown is 18.92%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -37.1% | Jan 3, 2022 | 574 | Apr 16, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -31.16% | Mar 9, 2020 | 11 | Mar 23, 2020 | 81 | Jul 17, 2020 | 92 |
| -27.2% | Jun 26, 2008 | 177 | Mar 10, 2009 | 182 | Nov 25, 2009 | 359 |
| -19.93% | Feb 8, 2021 | 17 | Mar 3, 2021 | 93 | Jul 15, 2021 | 110 |
| -17.11% | Dec 12, 2017 | 40 | Feb 8, 2018 | 176 | Oct 19, 2018 | 216 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of American Water Works Company, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of American Water Works Company, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -1.5%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how American Water Works Company, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for AWK, comparing it with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. Currently, AWK has a P/E ratio of 25.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for AWK compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. AWK currently has a PEG ratio of 3.6. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for AWK relative to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. Currently, AWK has a P/S ratio of 5.7. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for AWK in comparison with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. Currently, AWK has a P/B value of 2.6. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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