With a market cap of $26.9 billion, Camden, New Jersey-based American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) is a leading provider of water and wastewater services. It serves approximately 3.5 million customers across 14 states and operates extensive infrastructure, including treatment plants, pipelines, and storage facilities, to ensure efficient and reliable water management.
Shares of the water utility company have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. AWK stock has risen 4.6% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 31.1%. In 2024, shares of AWK are up 4.7%, compared to SPX's 24.1% gain on a YTD basis.
