This article was automatically generated by MarketWatch using technology from Automated Insights.
Shares of American Water Works Co. (AWK) rallied 1.13% to $134.34 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around poor trading session for the stock market, with the S&amp;P 500 Index falling 0.08% to 6,775.80 and Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.61% to 47,417.27.
American Water Works Co. closed 13.61% short of its 52-week high of $155.50, which the company achieved on April 4th.
The stock outperformed some of its competitors Wednesday, as Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) rose 0.63% to $39.76, American States Water Co. (AWR) fell 0.76% to $72.94, and California Water Service Group (CWT) rose 0.25% to $44.06.
Trading volume (1.4 M) remained 275,137 below its 50-day average volume of 1.7 M.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled March 11, 2026.
This content was created by MarketWatch, which is operated by Dow Jones &amp; Co. MarketWatch is published independently from Dow Jones Newswires and The Wall Street Journal.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
03-11-26 1701ET

AQWA

WTRG

Shares of American Water Works Co. (AWK) rose 1.13% to $134.34 on a day when the overall stock market declined, with the S&P 500 down 0.08% and the Dow Jones down 0.61%. The stock remains 13.61% below its 52-week high of $155.50. Compared to competitors, Essential Utilities Inc. rose 0.63%, while American States Water Co. fell 0.76%, and California Water Service Group rose 0.25%. Trading volume was below the 50-day average.

American Water Works Co. Stock Outperforms Competitors On Strong Trading Day