American Water Works Company, Inc.
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Daily timeframeAmerican Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. Valued at $28.16B, AWK is a large-cap name in its sector. It offers water and wastewater services on military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services.
Market Cap
$28.16B
Beta
0.57
P/E (TTM)
24.73
P/E (Fwd)
21.58
EPS (TTM)
$5.73
EPS (Fwd)
$6.56
ROE
10.1%
ROA
3.5%
Cash
$227.0M
Total Debt
$16.07B
Free CF
-$1.79B
52W Change
2.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where AWK stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 16, 2026 close, AWK finished 1.31% above its 150-day moving average ($131.32) and 1.83% above its 200-day moving average ($130.65). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is AWK overbought or oversold?
At the October 16, 2026 close, AWK's RSI(14) was 56.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, AWK has $227.0M in cash with $16.07B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow is running at -$1.79B, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at 10.1%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 3.5% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $3.79B (2022) to $5.14B (2025), reflecting a 36% increase over the period.
With a beta below 0.7, American Water Works Company, Inc. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence American Water Works Company, Inc.'s trajectory.