AWK (American Water Works Co) Insider Ownership: 0.66 % (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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AWK American Water Works Co Inc AWK
74 GF Score
Price $136.27
GF Value $153.93
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is American Water Works Co Insider Ownership?

American Water Works Co AWK +1.43% 74 Insider Ownership is 0.66 % as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates AWK with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $153.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, American Water Works Co's insider ownership is 0.66%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, American Water Works Co's Institutional Ownership is 96.70%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, American Water Works Co's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 77.89%.

American Water Works Co Insider Ownership Historical Data

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American Water Works Co Insider Ownership Chart

American Water Works Co Historical Data

The historical data trend for American Water Works Co can be seen below:

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Insider Ownership 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.67 0.68 0.68 0.66
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The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

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What does a Insider Ownership of 0.66 % mean?
American Water Works Co (AWK) has a Insider Ownership of 0.66 % as of Aug. 19, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors.
Is American Water Works Co's Insider Ownership too high?
American Water Works Co's current Insider Ownership is 0.66 %. Overall, American Water Works Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Water Works Co's Insider Ownership compare to WTRG and AWR?
American Water Works Co's Insider Ownership of 0.66 % can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Insider Ownership for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Insider Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. American Water Works Co's current Insider Ownership is 0.66 %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Water Works Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co (AWK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $153.93, compared to a current price of $136.27 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 0.66 %. American Water Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Water Works Co (AWK), the current Insider Ownership is 0.66 % as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is American Water Works Co (AWK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $136.27 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $153.93. GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AWK:

  • Insider Ownership: 0.66 %
  • GF Value™: $153.93 vs. price of $136.27 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AWK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

American Water Works Co Business Description

Address 1 Water Street, Camden, NJ, USA, 08102-1658
American Water Works is the largest investor-owned US water and wastewater utility, serving nearly 4 million customers in 14 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts with regulated-like returns. The proposed Essential Utilities acquisition would add regulated water and wastewater utilities in Ohio, North Carolina, and Texas while increasing its presence in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia.
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