American Water Works (NYSE:AWK) Shares Unloaded Rep. Rick Larsen

Representative Rick Larsen (Democratic-Washington) recently sold shares of American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK). In a filing disclosed on April 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in American Water Works stock on April 7th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “RICHARD R LARSEN IRA” account.

Representative Rick Larsen also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) on 4/7/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) on 4/7/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 4/7/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of American Express (NYSE:AXP) on 4/7/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) on 4/7/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Carrier Global (NYSE:CARR) on 4/7/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Sonida Senior Living (NYSE:SNDA) on 4/7/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Casey’s General Stores (NASDAQ:CASY) on 4/7/2026.

American Water Works Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of AWK stock opened at $130.56 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $25.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.94, a P/E/G ratio of 2.87 and a beta of 0.74. American Water Works Company, Inc. has a twelve month low of $121.28 and a twelve month high of $150.51. The company has a quick ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $134.39 and its 200 day simple moving average is $133.15.

American Water Works (NYSE:AWK) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The utilities provider reported $1.24 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.28 by ($0.04). American Water Works had a net margin of 21.61% and a return on equity of 10.38%. The company had revenue of $1.27 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.29 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.15 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. American Water Works has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.020-6.120 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that American Water Works Company, Inc. will post 5.71 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have commented on AWK shares. Bank of America upgraded American Water Works from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and upped their price target for the company from $117.00 to $139.00 in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of American Water Works in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on American Water Works from $142.00 to $126.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $140.89.

Trending Headlines about American Water Works

Here are the key news stories impacting American Water Works this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Pennsylvania American Water awarded $25.87M in PENNVEST grants and low‑interest loans to fund dam safety, lead‑line removal and other infrastructure projects — reduces near‑term customer cost pressure and accelerates capital projects that expand regulated earnings. Pennsylvania American Water Receives PENNVEST Funding
• Positive Sentiment: Kentucky American Water completed the acquisition of the City of Livingston municipal water system (adds ~162 customers) — small customer adds today, but part of a broader inorganic growth program that supports rate‑base expansion over time. Kentucky American Water Completes Acquisition
• Positive Sentiment: West Virginia American Water announced a $550,000 infrastructure upgrade in Fayetteville — demonstrates continued localized capital spending and system upgrades across states. West Virginia Infrastructure Project
• Positive Sentiment: Illinois American Water and its charitable foundation provided >$1.2M in community support in 2025 — supports customer/stakeholder relations and regulatory goodwill. Illinois Community Support Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Iowa American Water (American Water parent) celebrates 140 years — positive brand/reputation signal but limited direct earnings impact. 140‑Year Milestone
• Neutral Sentiment: Tennessee American Water published its 2025 water quality reports and celebrated 25 years of recognition — reinforces operational quality but not material to near‑term cash flow. Tennessee Water Quality Reports
• Neutral Sentiment: American Water named recipients of its 2026 James V. LaFrankie scholarships — corporate social responsibility item with limited market impact. Scholarship Awards
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/compare pieces (Zacks CWT vs AWK; valuation assessments) are being published — useful for investors assessing relative value and multiples, but they reflect debate rather than new corporate developments. CWT vs AWK: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
• Negative Sentiment: Discussion in the financial press about American Water’s proposed ~$48B infrastructure push is raising questions about the size, funding mix and long‑term returns of heavy capex — could pressure valuation if investors worry about financing, execution or lower ROIC. Is American Water’s US$48 Billion Infrastructure Push Altering The Investment Case?

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Salomon & Ludwin LLC lifted its stake in shares of American Water Works by 71.7% in the 4th quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 194 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 81 shares during the period. Reflection Asset Management acquired a new position in shares of American Water Works in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. American National Bank & Trust acquired a new position in shares of American Water Works in the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of American Water Works by 82.6% in the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 199 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares during the period. Finally, Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of American Water Works in the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. 86.58% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Representative Larsen

Rick Larsen (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Washington’s 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2001. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Larsen (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Washington’s 2nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Since at least 2011, Larsen has been assigned to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Larsen’s first position as an elected official was in 1998 as a member of the Snohomish County Council.

Larsen earned his bachelor’s degree from Pacific Lutheran University. After earning his master’s degree in public affairs from the University of Minnesota, Larsen worked as the director of public affairs for the Washington State Dental Association and then as an economic development official with the Port of Everett. He went on to serve on the Snohomish County Council before seeking election to the U.S. House.

About American Water Works

American Water Works Company, Inc (NYSE: AWK) is a publicly traded utility company that provides water and wastewater services in the United States. Its core business is the operation, management and maintenance of regulated water and wastewater systems that deliver potable water, collect and treat wastewater, and provide related customer services to residential, commercial and industrial customers as well as municipalities. The company’s operations include water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, meter reading and billing, emergency repairs, and long-term infrastructure planning and capital project execution.

In addition to its regulated utility operations, American Water offers complementary nonregulated services and solutions that support system reliability and customer needs.