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Shares of American Water Works Co. (AWK) advanced 1.49% to $126.31 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the S&amp;P 500 Index rising 0.50% to 7,431.46 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.70% to 51,202.26.
American Water Works Co. closed 14.58% short of its 52-week high of $147.87, which the company achieved on August 20th.
The stock outperformed some of its competitors Friday, as Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) rose 1.00% to $37.51, American States Water Co. (AWR) rose 1.16% to $77.77, and California Water Service Group (CWT) rose 0.49% to $45.57.
Trading volume (2.4 M) eclipsed its 50-day average volume of 1.9 M.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled June 12, 2026.
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American Water Works Co. (AWK) shares rose 1.49% to $126.31, outperforming competitors Essential Utilities, American States Water, and California Water Service Group during a favorable trading session where the S&P 500 and Dow Jones also gained. Trading volume exceeded its 50-day average, though the stock remains 14.58% below its 52-week high of $147.87.

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