Stock Overview

American Water Works (AWK)

NYSE · Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Water

American Water Works is a Utilities company with a market capitalization of $27.09B, a trailing P/E ratio of 23.7, and a dividend yield of 1.87%.

Market Cap
$27.09B
P/E (TTM)
23.7
Forward P/E
22.5
Price/Sales
5.1
Price/Book
2.3
EV/EBITDA
14.2
Dividend Yield
1.87%
Beta
0.58
EPS (TTM)
$5.76
Profit Margin
21.3%
ROE
10.1%
Short % of Float
5.6%
Days to Cover
5.5
52W High
$143.33
52W Low
$121.13

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$5.14B
Gross Profit
$2.23B
Operating Income
$1.88B
Net Income
$1.11B
Free Cash Flow
-$1.07B
Total Debt
$15.85B
Cash & Equivalents
$119.00M
Shareholder Equity
$10.84B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q1 2026April 29, 2026$1.01$1.09-7.3%
Q4 2025February 18, 2026$1.24$1.28-3.1%
Q3 2025October 29, 2025$1.94$1.88+3.2%
Q2 2025July 30, 2025$1.48$1.53-3.3%
Q1 2025April 30, 2025$1.05$1.07-1.9%
Q4 2024February 19, 2025$1.22$1.06+15.1%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 202611,016,0235.65%5.5-0.2%
June 30, 202611,036,0045.66%4.2+10.4%
June 15, 20269,999,6885.13%4.6-10.1%
May 29, 202611,125,1615.71%5.6+0.4%
May 15, 202611,080,9915.68%6.0+12.4%
April 30, 20269,853,8185.05%5.4-1.3%
April 15, 20269,983,0995.12%5.0-0.8%
March 31, 202610,068,2535.16%5.4+1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Water Works's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, American Water Works (AWK) has a market capitalization of $27.09B.

What is American Water Works's P/E ratio?

American Water Works trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 23.7. Its forward P/E is 22.5.

Does American Water Works pay a dividend?

Yes — American Water Works pays a dividend yielding 1.87%, an annual payout of $3.38 per share.

What sector is AWK in?

American Water Works is in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Water industry.

What is American Water Works's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 11,016,023 AWK shares were sold short, or 5.65% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 5.5. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was American Water Works's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), American Water Works reported revenue of $5.14B and net income of $1.11B.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.