NASDAQ · AWK
Utilities · Regulated Water
$144.37
Up+$2.16 (+1.52%)
Updated Nov 1, 2026, 7:28 PM
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6.9/10
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48/100
Neutral
Price performance · AWK
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 30, 2026
AWK closed at $144.37 after 20 trading sessions, up 12.93% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | $145.00 | $146.62 | $143.86 | $144.37 | 2.09M |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $139.03 | $142.66 | $139.03 | $142.21 | 2.43M |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $141.18 | $141.7799 | $139.61 | $139.79 | 2.14M |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $140.71 | $141.585 | $139.285 | $141.10 | 1.52M |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $141.65 | $142.72 | $140.51 | $141.70 | 1.65M |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $143.00 | $144.14 | $141.665 | $142.75 | 1.98M |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $136.14 | $143.29 | $135.0401 | $143.23 | 2.54M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $135.54 | $136.85 | $134.75 | $134.76 | 1.84M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $135.02 | $137.20 | $133.9901 | $135.79 | 1.62M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $134.15 | $134.83 | $132.735 | $133.57 | 1.67M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $133.54 | $135.14 | $132.79 | $134.94 | 1.54M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $134.34 | $135.61 | $132.53 | $133.04 | 3.07M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $129.91 | $132.65 | $129.315 | $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 | $129.495 | $127.3101 | $128.88 | 1.13M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $127.61 | $128.81 | $126.34 | $128.18 | 2.12M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $128.09 | $128.765 | $126.505 | $127.38 | 2.35M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $128.07 | $128.99 | $127.02 | $128.04 | 2.07M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $130.38 | $130.895 | $127.28 | $127.84 | 1.82M |
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American Water Works is the largest investor-owned US water and wastewater utility, serving nearly 4 million customers in 14 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts with regulated-like returns. The proposed Essential Utilities acquisition would add regulated water and wastewater utilities in Ohio, North Carolina, and Texas while increasing its presence in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia.
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| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Barclays | Underweight | — |
| Oct 16, 2026 | UBS | Buy | — |
| Sep 10, 2026 | UBS | Buy | — |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Truist Securities | Hold | — |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Mizuho | Neutral | — |
Generated Nov 1, 2026, 3:11 PM
American Water Works gained 1.52% today as investors digested stronger-than-expected Q3 earnings and refined forward guidance that appears to support the company's strategic positioning. The combination of operational performance and progress on potential merger activity has sparked renewed confidence in the utility's growth trajectory and valuation prospects.
Bottom line: AWK's 1.52% gain reflects genuine operational progress combined with intriguing merger speculation, positioning the stock at an interesting inflection point for both value and growth investors. Near-term catalysts include merger developments and earnings growth, while long-term risks center on regulatory headwinds and rising interest rates that could pressure valuation multiples.
Yahoo · Oct 30, 2026
California American Water is investing approximately $1.68 million to rehabilitate the Isleton 3B Well, helping strengthen the reliability of the local water system and extend the life of critical infrastructure serving Isleton customers.
Yahoo · Oct 30, 2026
American Water Works Company just cleared another quarter, and the reaction is already in. After Q3 2026 results hit, the stock climbed about 1.7% on the day, a fairly upbeat move for a regulated utility that usually trades on steadiness, not drama. The real story sits in earnings power. Adjusted EPS for the quarter came in at about $2.00, with year to date adjusted EPS at $4.63 and management steering investors toward the upper half of its tightened 2026 guidance range. That level of...
Yahoo · Oct 29, 2026
American Water Works Company has produced a 26.6% share price gain over the past three years, while also staying in the headlines for big capital projects and a large planned merger. With the stock last closing at US$139.79, the core question for investors is how firmly that price rests on the utility's dividend stream. The 26.6% three year return puts real weight on whether American Water Works Company’s future dividends can carry the valuation investors are currently paying for. Recent...
Yahoo · Oct 29, 2026
Management narrows 2026 guidance and outlines $48B capital plan through 2035.
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