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title: "American Water Works Co. Stock Underperforms Thursday When Compared To Competitors Despite Daily Gains"
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description: "American Water Works Co. (AWK) shares rose 1.14% to $136.46 on Thursday, underperforming the broader market and key competitors like Essential Utilities Inc. and American States Water Co. despite a positive trading session for major indices. The stock remains 7.71% below its 52-week high of $147.87. Trading volume reached 3.4 million, exceeding the 50-day average of 2.3 million."
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# American Water Works Co. Stock Underperforms Thursday When Compared To Competitors Despite Daily Gains

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Shares of American Water Works Co. (AWK) advanced 1.14% to $136.46 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index rising 0.65% to 7,798.99 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.13% to 53,839.99.

American Water Works Co. closed 7.71% short of its 52-week high of $147.87, which the company achieved on August 20th.

The stock demonstrated a mixed performance when compared to some of its competitors Thursday, as Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) rose 1.51% to $40.46, American States Water Co. (AWR) rose 0.89% to $88.73, and California Water Service Group (CWT) rose 0.42% to $50.19.

Trading volume (3.4 M) eclipsed its 50-day average volume of 2.3 M.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled August 13, 2026.

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