AWK monthly performance report
Monthly AWK research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
AWK monthly report
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Key takeaways
- American Water Works (AWK) closed August 2026 at $134.16, down 0.01% for the month and −5.19% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AWK is +2.80%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +2.13% versus its 200-day moving average ($131.36), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AWK has underperformed the S&P 500 by −77.79%, with a relative strength index reading of 55.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
American Water Works ended August 2026 at $134.16, posting a monthly return of −0.01%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.05%.
The current quarter stands at +5.26% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +2.13% versus the 200-day moving average ($131.36).
Year-to-date, AWK is +2.80% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −10.08%. The stock is currently −9.27% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −20.29%.
| Period | AWK | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.11% | −0.20% | +0.31% |
| 1 Week | −2.81% | +3.90% | −6.72% |
| 1 Month | −0.01% | +3.05% | −3.05% |
| 3 Months | +4.47% | +7.11% | −2.64% |
| 6 Months |