American Water Works Company, Inc. AWK 82.59
Utilities · NYSE · Data as of 2026-10-28
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) has delivered +4.7% annualized revenue growth, +11.6% earnings growth, and +10.5% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #71 of 1968 stocks overall and #7 of 87 in the Utilities sector by Steady Score.
About American Water Works Company, Inc.
Company Overview
American Water Works is a water and wastewater utility company operating across multiple U.S. states. Its regulated utilities provide drinking-water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and related services to residential, commercial, industrial and public customers. The company owns wells, reservoirs, treatment plants, pumping stations, storage facilities and extensive pipe networks that deliver essential service to communities and military installations.
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Business Model & Revenue
Most revenue comes from regulated customer rates approved by state utility commissions. Customer growth, usage and authorized rate changes drive revenue, while the company invests heavily in replacing aging infrastructure, improving water quality and expanding capacity. Eligible investment is added to rate base and recovered over time with an allowed return. American Water also earns contracted revenue from operating water systems on U.S. military bases and pursuing regulated acquisitions.
Key Facts & Market Position
American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility by scale. Operations are diversified across state jurisdictions, although regulation determines pricing and the timing of investment recovery. Essential demand and long-lived assets support stability, while water quality rules, supply conditions, construction execution, financing costs and rate-case outcomes remain central risks.