AWK
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American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) closed at $135.79 as of 2026-03-20, trading 2.9% above its 200-week moving average of $131.98. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 5.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 56, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.03 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 886 weeks of data, AWK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 10 weeks. Historically, investors who bought AWK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +7.8%.
With a market cap of $26.5 billion, AWK is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 10.5%. The stock trades at 2.5x book value.
AWK is a Dividend Aristocrat, having increased its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years. The current yield is 244.00%. Share count has increased 7.3% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 17.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in AWK would have grown to $1111, compared to $1115 for the S&P 500. AWK has returned 15.1% annualized vs 15.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: AWK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After AWK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying AWK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +4.6% after 12 months (median -3.0%), compared to +24.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 40% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +24.1% vs +47.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment AWK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
AWK has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +7.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Jul 2009 | 17 | 13.7% | +24.0% | +1011.2% |
| Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 | 1 | 1.5% | +23.3% | +952.9% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 1.7% | +30.9% | +950.8% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 0.3% | +15.0% | +11.8% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 4 | 6.9% | -3.1% | +12.8% |
| Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | 4 | 5.6% | -12.5% | +4.2% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 1 | 0.9% | -3.9% | +2.4% |
| Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | 2 | 1.9% | -7.5% | +1.4% |
| Jul 2023 | Aug 2024 | 56 | 20.0% | +6.1% | +2.0% |
| Oct 2024 | Mar 2025 | 21 | 14.0% | +5.4% | +1.4% |
| Sep 2025 | Sep 2025 | 1 | 0.6% | N/A | +1.9% |
| Oct 2025 | Feb 2026 | 17 | 6.6% | N/A | +7.1% |
| Average | 10 | — | +7.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AWK below its 200-week moving average?
No. American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) is currently 2.9% above its 200-week moving average of $131.98. It would need to fall to $131.98 to cross below the line.
What is AWK's 200-week moving average price?
American Water Works Company, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $131.98 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when AWK drops below its 200-week moving average?
AWK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +7.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 10 weeks on average.
Is AWK a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about AWK as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 56. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 10.5%. Price-to-book is 2.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does AWK compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 17.1 years, $100 invested in AWK would have grown to $1111, compared to $1115 for the S&P 500. That's 15.1% annualized vs 15.2% for the index. AWK has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does AWK pay a dividend?
Yes. American Water Works Company, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 244.00%. It is also a Dividend Aristocrat, meaning it has raised its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20