American Water Works (AWK) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+15.31%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$127.85

Current price$147.43

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,153.10

YTD rank#221 of 500

SectorUtilities

Official websiteamwater.com

Price chart

AWK vs its sector

Utilities sector average+6.37%

AWK YTD+15.31%

Difference+8.94 pts

Stocks in sector31

Outperforming its sector. AWK is 8.94 points ahead of the Utilities sector average, which covers 31 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

American Water Works (AWK) is up +15.31% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #221 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $127.85 and trades at $147.43 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,153.10 today. That puts it 8.94 points ahead of the Utilities sector average of +6.37%.

Recent performance

American Water Works (AWK) has gained 13.19% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 15.54%, and gained 10.75% over the past three months (ahead of the index by 13.27%). It is trading at its 52-week high.

Latest AWK news

California American Water Invests $1.68 Million in Isleton Water SystemPR Newswire · 2026-10-30
American Water Works (AWK) Stock Rises As Q3 Earnings Sharpen GuidanceSimply Wall St. · 2026-10-30
What American Water Works (AWK) Said on Its Q3 Earnings CallMarketBeat · 2026-10-30
American Water Works (AWK) Stock Could Be 25% Above Fair Value On Merger ProgressSimply Wall St. · 2026-10-29
American Water (AWK) Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptMotley Fool · 2026-10-29

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AWK YTD return FAQ

What is American Water Works (AWK)'s YTD return in 2026?

American Water Works (AWK) is up +15.31% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was American Water Works (AWK)'s price at the start of 2026?

American Water Works (AWK) closed at $127.85 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $147.43 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does American Water Works (AWK) rank by YTD return in 2026?

American Water Works (AWK) ranks #221 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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