aw
American Water Works
AWK
NYSE $127.85
Does American Water Works have high-quality management?
Leadership transition in 2025 moved former CFO and then President John C. Griffith to CEO, signaling continuity in regulatory strategy, funding discipline and accretive growth. The board added seasoned utility operator Lisa A.
Grow in August 2025. The team has repeatedly reaffirmed and delivered against 7–9 percent long‑term financial targets, maintained solid credit quality and executed large rate case and capex programs. We note proactive PFAS planning, exclusive media and vendor agreements for treatment, and consistent stakeholder engagement.
Execution risk remains around large California projects, PFAS compliance and the Essential Utilities merger closing.
Read the full report on American Water Works and explore the other sections
Overview of American Water Works
Does American Water Works have a strong competitive moat?
Does American Water Works have pricing power in its industry?
How predictable is American Water Works's business?
Is American Water Works financially strong?
How effective is American Water Works's capital allocation strategy?
Does American Water Works have high-quality management?
What is the fair value of American Water Works stock?