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Shares of American Water Works Co. (AWK) rose 3.60% to $132.74 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&amp;P 500 Index  rising 0.98% to 6,602.99 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average  rising 1.08% to 46,245.41.
This was the stock's second consecutive day of gains.
American Water Works Co. closed 14.64% short of its 52-week high of $155.50, which the company reached on April 4th.
The stock demonstrated a mixed performance when compared to some of its competitors Friday, as Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) rose 3.75% to $40.12, American States Water Co. (AWR) rose 2.09% to $73.37, and California Water Service Group (CWT) rose 2.57% to $45.52.
Trading volume (3.6 M) eclipsed its 50-day average volume of 1.6 M.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled November 21, 2025.
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<p>American Water Works Co. (AWK) stock rose 3.60% to $132.74 on Friday, underperforming compared to competitors despite daily gains. Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) rose 3.75%, American States Water Co. (AWR) rose 2.09%, and California Water Service Group (CWT) rose 2.57%. AWK's trading volume was 3.6M, surpassing its 50-day average of 1.6M. The stock is 14.64% below its 52-week high of $155.50.</p>

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American Water Works Co. Stock Underperforms Friday When Compared To Competitors Despite Daily Gains