American Water Works Stock 5-Day Losing Spree: Stock Falls -5.1%
American Water Works (AWK) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -5.1% return. The company has lost about $1.5 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $27 Bil. The stock remains 12.8% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16.9% for the S&P 500.
AWK provides water and wastewater services to about 14 million people across 24 states, operating numerous surface water, groundwater, and wastewater treatment plants in 1,700 communities. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell AWK.
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Comparing AWK Stock Returns With The S&P 500
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The following table summarizes the return for AWK stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | AWK | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -2.5% | 1.2% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -5.1% | 2.1% |
| 1M (21D) | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| 3M (63D) | -1.5% | 7.9% |
| YTD 2025 | 12.8% | 16.9% |
| 2024 | -3.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -11.7% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -17.9% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 105 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 40 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 80 | 22 |
| 4D | 13 | 13 |
| 5D | 3 | 3 |
| 6D | 2 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 7 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 105 | 40 |
Key Financials for American Water Works (AWK)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $4.2 Bil | $4.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.5 Bil | $1.7 Bil |
| Net Income | $944.0 Mil | $1.1 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.1 Bil | $1.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $371.0 Mil | $489.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $205.0 Mil | $289.0 Mil |
The losing streak AWK stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.