American Water Works (AWK) Stock

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California American Water prioritizes safety for both its customers and employees. The company has put in place and consistently checks safety protocols to ensure the delivery of clean and reliable water while protecting workers and the communities they serve. Recently, they learned about scammers pretending to be utility workers and going door to door to request access.

WOODRIDGE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit created by American Water, the biggest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S., along with Illinois American Water, has announced a $20,000 commitment to the Chicago Urban League (CUL). This funding is part of a larger grant aimed at improving workforce development programs that aim to reduce the equality gap for African Americans and other communities.

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit created by American Water, the biggest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S., along with Missouri American Water, has announced a $20,000 commitment to the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. This funding is part of a larger grant aimed at improving workforce development programs that aim to reduce the equality gap for African Americans and others.

Since my last article, the stock price of American Water Works has dropped by 13%. The company has confirmed its long-term earnings per share growth forecast of 7% to 9% each year. Additionally, AWK's debt-to-capital ratio is still under its long-term goal of 60% or lower.

This Industry Outlook article has featured American Water Works, SJW Group, and Middlesex Water.

Even though there may be short-term challenges with water supply, companies such as AWK, SJW, and MSEX are likely to gain advantages from their solid customer base and consistent investments that help them serve their customers effectively.

MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AWK--Pennsylvania American Water, part of American Water (NYSE: AWK), the biggest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S., is excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This important law has helped protect public health by ensuring the quality of drinking water since it was enacted on December 16, 1974. "We understand that every water pipe connects to a family relying on us."

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the biggest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S., is excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This important law has helped protect public health by ensuring the quality of drinking water since it was enacted on December 16, 1974. "Today, we look back on 50 years of the Safe Drinking Water Act and recognize its significant influence on the nation's drinking water safety."

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the biggest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S., has announced several leadership changes at the state level and the creation of an important customer strategy position. Lynnae Wilson will take on the role of Senior Vice President, Customer Strategy, which will aim to improve the coordination of customer service and technology. In our current environment of online communication, this role is essential.