American Water Works Company, Inc.
AWKUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Water
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the utilities sector, American Water Works Company, Inc. focuses on Utilities - Regulated Water services and products. American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. At a $27.90B market cap, American Water Works Company, Inc. ranks as a large-cap company within utilities. 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
$27.90B
Beta
0.58
P/E (TTM)
24.33
P/E (Fwd)
21.38
EPS (TTM)
$5.77
EPS (Fwd)
$6.57
ROE
10.1%
ROA
3.5%
Cash
$227.0M
Total Debt
$16.07B
Free CF
-$1.79B
52W Change
1.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where AWK stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, AWK finished 6.90% above its 150-day moving average ($130.49) and 7.43% above its 200-day moving average ($129.84). 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 September 3, 2026 close, AWK's RSI(14) was 56.9, 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.
American Water Works Company, Inc. carries $16.07B in total debt against $227.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 70.8x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. 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. ROE of 10.1% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. 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.
The relatively low beta of 0.58 suggests AWK is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing AWK.