American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK), headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, engages in the business of water and wastewater services. Valued at $27.5 billion by market cap, it operates a vast infrastructure, including treatment plants, transmission mains, wells, pumping stations, and storage facilities.
Shares of this leading water management behemoth have struggled to keep up with the broader market over the past year. AWK has gained marginally over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 26.1%. In 2024, AWK stock is up 6.8%, while the SPX is up 16.5% on a YTD basis.
