Stock Pulse
American Water Works (AWK) recently acquired the Shrewsbury Township water system in New Jersey, expanding its customer base and continuing its growth strategy through acquisitions [2], [7]. The company also donated to Kentucky flood relief efforts, enhancing its public image [1]. While AWK's stock saw a slight decline due to broader market anxieties [5], its year-to-date performance has been strong, outperforming its sector and industry with a 13.2% gain [3], [8]. Despite a three-year downward trend in earnings [4], the company maintains a positive outlook with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a higher-than-average dividend yield [3], [8]. Upcoming Q1 2025 earnings will be released on April 30, 2025 [6]. Despite the older negative earnings trend, more recent news points towards positive performance and resilience.