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American Water Works Company Inc. total returns by year (including dividends)

As of market close, Oct 27, 2026

American Water Works Company Inc. total returns by year (2009–2026)#

American Water Works Company Inc. annual returns by year
YearTotal return
2026YTD
+10.4%
2025
+7.4%
2024
-3.5%
2023
-11.7%
2022
-17.9%
2021
+24.8%
2020
+26.9%
2019
+37.8%
2018
+1.3%
2017
+29.0%
2016
+23.6%
2015
+14.9%
2014
+29.4%
2013
+16.1%
2012
+20.6%
2011
+30.0%
2010
+17.2%
2009
+11.9%
Annualized
+13.5%
2009–2026
Average year
+15.2%
17 full years
Best year
+37.8%
2019
Worst year
-17.9%
2022
Positive years
14/17
82% up

Total return by period#

Annual

Methodology#

Total returns, dividends reinvested, measured on AWK. Annualized return is the compound annual growth rate; the current year is year-to-date. Past performance does not predict future returns.

FAQ#

What is American Water Works Company Inc.'s average annual return?
Since 2009, American Water Works Company Inc. (AWK) has returned about 13.5% a year (the compound annual growth rate) and an average calendar-year return of 15.2%.
What were American Water Works Company Inc.'s best and worst years?
Over 2009–2026, the best year was 2019 (+37.8%) and the worst was 2022 (-17.9%).
How often is American Water Works Company Inc. up in a year?
14 of the 17 full years since 2009 were positive — about 82% of the time.

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