American Water Works Stock Plummets -13% With 8-Day Losing Streak
American Water Works (AWK) stock hit day 8 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -13% return. The company has lost about $3.7 Bil in value over the last 8 days, with its current market capitalization at about $25 Bil. The stock remains 3.6% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16% 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
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 | -2.6% | -1.0% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | -12.9% | 1.3% |
| 1M (21D) | -6.9% | 1.7% |
| 3M (63D) | -12.6% | 9.4% |
| YTD 2025 | 3.6% | 16.0% |
| 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 10 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 148 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 5 | 87 |
| 4D | 2 | 24 |
| 5D | 0 | 21 |
| 6D | 3 | 10 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 6 |
| Total >=3 D | 10 | 148 |
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 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.3 Bil | $1.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $489.0 Mil | $614.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $289.0 Mil | $379.0 Mil |
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