Rep. Rick Larsen Sells American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK) Stock

Key Points

• Rep. Rick Larsen disclosed a sale of American Water Works (NYSE:AWK) stock valued between $1,001 and $15,000 on April 7, 2026 from his RICHARD R LARSEN IRA, and executed multiple other $1,001–$15,000 buys and sells that day across names including NextEra Energy, Wabtec, Carrier, Broadridge, Paychex, American Express, Sonida and Casey's.
• American Water Works opened at $130.56 (market cap ~$25.5B) and reported Q-quarter EPS of $1.24 vs. $1.28 expected with revenue of $1.27B, set FY2026 guidance of $6.02–$6.12 EPS, and carries a consensus analyst rating of "Hold" with a $140.89 price target.

Representative Rick Larsen (Democratic-Washington) recently sold shares of American Water Works Company, Inc. NYSE: AWK. In a filing disclosed on April 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in American Water Works stock on April 7th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "RICHARD R LARSEN IRA" account.

Representative Rick Larsen also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions NYSE: BR on 4/7/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Paychex NASDAQ: PAYX on 4/7/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of NextEra Energy NYSE: NEE on 4/7/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of American Express NYSE: AXP on 4/7/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Wabtec NYSE: WAB on 4/7/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Carrier Global NYSE: CARR on 4/7/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Sonida Senior Living NYSE: SNDA on 4/7/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Casey's General Stores NASDAQ: CASY on 4/7/2026.

American Water Works Price Performance

AWK stock opened at $130.56 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $25.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.94, a P/E/G ratio of 2.87 and a beta of 0.74. The firm's fifty day moving average is $134.39 and its 200 day moving average is $133.15. American Water Works Company, Inc. has a 52 week low of $121.28 and a 52 week high of $150.51. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a current ratio of 0.46.

American Water Works (NYSE:AWK - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The utilities provider reported $1.24 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.28 by ($0.04). American Water Works had a return on equity of 10.38% and a net margin of 21.61%.The business had revenue of $1.27 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.29 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.15 earnings per share. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. American Water Works has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.020-6.120 EPS. Research analysts predict that American Water Works Company, Inc. will post 5.71 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On American Water Works

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its holdings in American Water Works by 11.5% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 5,912 shares of the utilities provider's stock worth $872,000 after buying an additional 609 shares during the period. Woodline Partners LP increased its stake in shares of American Water Works by 40.7% during the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 16,466 shares of the utilities provider's stock valued at $2,429,000 after buying an additional 4,762 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of American Water Works during the second quarter valued at approximately $302,000. Cresset Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of American Water Works by 1.5% during the second quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 5,865 shares of the utilities provider's stock valued at $816,000 after acquiring an additional 85 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Gamco Investors INC. ET AL lifted its stake in American Water Works by 184.4% in the second quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 5,492 shares of the utilities provider's stock worth $764,000 after acquiring an additional 3,561 shares during the period. 86.58% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

AWK has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on American Water Works from $142.00 to $126.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Bank of America upgraded American Water Works from an "underperform" rating to a "neutral" rating and raised their price target for the stock from $117.00 to $139.00 in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a "hold (c)" rating on shares of American Water Works in a research report on Friday, March 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $140.89.

Trending Headlines about American Water Works

Here are the key news stories impacting American Water Works this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Pennsylvania American Water awarded $25.87M in PENNVEST grants and low‑interest loans to fund dam safety, lead‑line removal and other infrastructure projects — reduces near‑term customer cost pressure and accelerates capital projects that expand regulated earnings. Pennsylvania American Water Receives PENNVEST Funding
• Positive Sentiment: Kentucky American Water completed the acquisition of the City of Livingston municipal water system (adds ~162 customers) — small customer adds today, but part of a broader inorganic growth program that supports rate‑base expansion over time. Kentucky American Water Completes Acquisition
• Positive Sentiment: West Virginia American Water announced a $550,000 infrastructure upgrade in Fayetteville — demonstrates continued localized capital spending and system upgrades across states. West Virginia Infrastructure Project
• Positive Sentiment: Illinois American Water and its charitable foundation provided >$1.2M in community support in 2025 — supports customer/stakeholder relations and regulatory goodwill. Illinois Community Support Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Iowa American Water (American Water parent) celebrates 140 years — positive brand/reputation signal but limited direct earnings impact. 140‑Year Milestone
• Neutral Sentiment: Tennessee American Water published its 2025 water quality reports and celebrated 25 years of recognition — reinforces operational quality but not material to near‑term cash flow. Tennessee Water Quality Reports
• Neutral Sentiment: American Water named recipients of its 2026 James V. LaFrankie scholarships — corporate social responsibility item with limited market impact. Scholarship Awards
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/compare pieces (Zacks CWT vs AWK; valuation assessments) are being published — useful for investors assessing relative value and multiples, but they reflect debate rather than new corporate developments. CWT vs AWK: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
• Negative Sentiment: Discussion in the financial press about American Water’s proposed ~$48B infrastructure push is raising questions about the size, funding mix and long‑term returns of heavy capex — could pressure valuation if investors worry about financing, execution or lower ROIC. Is American Water’s US$48 Billion Infrastructure Push Altering The Investment Case?

About Representative Larsen

Rick Larsen (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Washington's 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2001. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Larsen (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Washington's 2nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Since at least 2011, Larsen has been assigned to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Larsen's first position as an elected official was in 1998 as a member of the Snohomish County Council. Larsen earned his bachelor's degree from Pacific Lutheran University. After earning his master's degree in public affairs from the University of Minnesota, Larsen worked as the director of public affairs for the Washington State Dental Association and then as an economic development official with the Port of Everett. He went on to serve on the Snohomish County Council before seeking election to the U.S. House.

American Water Works Company Profile

American Water Works Company, Inc NYSE: AWK is a publicly traded utility company that provides water and wastewater services in the United States. Its core business is the operation, management and maintenance of regulated water and wastewater systems that deliver potable water, collect and treat wastewater, and provide related customer services to residential, commercial and industrial customers as well as municipalities. The company's operations include water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, meter reading and billing, emergency repairs, and long-term infrastructure planning and capital project execution.

In addition to its regulated utility operations, American Water offers complementary nonregulated services and solutions that support system reliability and customer needs.

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