AWK (American Water Works Co) Institutional Ownership: 110.12% (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


AWK American Water Works Co Inc AWK
78 GF Score
Price $130.69
GF Value $155.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is American Water Works Co Institutional Ownership?

American Water Works Co AWK +0.11% 78 Institutional Ownership is 110.12% as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates AWK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $155.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

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 110.12%.

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 0.68%.

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 77.50%.

American Water Works Co Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Water Works Co's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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American Water Works Co Institutional Ownership Chart

American Water Works Co Historical Data

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

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 66.31 65.63 66.22 68.09 67.25 68.29 70.00 70.52 71.39 71.62
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American Water Works Co Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 110.12% mean?
American Water Works Co (AWK) has a Institutional Ownership of 110.12% as of Jul. 11, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors.
Is American Water Works Co's Institutional Ownership too high?
American Water Works Co's current Institutional Ownership is 110.12%. Overall, American Water Works Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Water Works Co's Institutional Ownership compare to WTRG and AWR?
American Water Works Co's Institutional Ownership of 110.12% 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 Institutional Ownership for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Institutional 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. American Water Works Co's current Institutional Ownership is 110.12%. 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 $155.61, compared to a current price of $130.69 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 110.12%. American Water Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Water Works Co (AWK), the current Institutional Ownership is 110.12% as of Jul. 11, 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 $130.69 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of $155.61. GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AWK:

  • Institutional Ownership: 110.12%
  • GF Value™: $155.61 vs. price of $130.69 (16% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

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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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