AWK monthly performance report

Explore AWK's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.

AWK monthly report

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Key takeaways

  • American Water Works (AWK) closed November 2026 at $149.60, up 3.62% for the month and +13.80% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, AWK is +14.64%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading +12.20% versus its 200-day moving average ($133.34), a bullish technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, AWK has underperformed the S&P 500 by −48.54%, with a relative strength index reading of 71.7.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.

American Water Works ended November 2026 at $149.60, posting a monthly return of +3.62%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +3.80%.

The current quarter stands at +15.55% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +12.20% versus the 200-day moving average ($133.34).

Year-to-date, AWK is +14.64% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +4.01%. The stock is currently −2.65% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −20.29%.

AWK trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodAWKS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day+1.37%−0.36%+1.73%
1 Week−0.46%+2.59%−3.05%
1 Month+3.62%−0.18%+3.80%
3 Months+11.35%−2.37%+13.72%
6 Months+18.75%+0.83%+17.92%
YTD+14.64%+10.62%+4.01%
12 Months+13.80%+12.25%+1.55%
3 Years+22.83%+71.37%−48.54%
AWK best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Nov 2023+12.06%
#2Oct 2026+11.51%
#3Jul 2024+10.22%
#4Feb 2025+9.09%
#5Mar 2025+8.49%
AWK worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Sep 2023−10.75%
#2Dec 2024−9.09%
#3Oct 2025−7.73%
#4Sep 2026−6.34%
#5Jan 2024−6.04%
AWK quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025+0.06%
Q4 2025−6.24%
Q1 2026+4.28%
Q2 2026−3.31%
Q3 2026−1.60%
Q4 2026 (QTD)+15.55%
AWK calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023−13.40%
2024−5.68%
2025+4.83%
2026+14.64%
AWK drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$153.68 (2026-11-05)
52-Week Low$120.57 (2026-06-02)
Current Price$149.60
200-Day Moving Average$133.34
Price vs 200DMA+12.20%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−20.29% (2026-06-01)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−2.65%
AWK relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)71.7
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500−48.54%
RS Peak105.9 (Nov 2023)
RS Trough57.7 (Jun 2026)
StatusUnderperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was AWK's return for this report period?

AWK returned +3.62% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.

Has AWK outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD AWK: +14.64% vs SPY: +10.62%.

What is AWK's 12-month return?

+13.80% over the trailing 12 months.

Is AWK above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is +12.20% versus 200DMA ($133.34).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−20.29% on 2026-06-01.