If you'd invested in American Water Works (AWK): performance and returns
Looking for American Water Works's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would American Water Works have returned?
This calculator shows how much American Water Works stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in American Water Works
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,057 | +6% |
| 3 years ago | $863 | -14% |
| 5 years ago | $857 | -14% |
| 10 years ago | $2,202 | +120% |
| since inception (2008) | $6,120 | +512% |
Return by year (American Water Works)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +1% | $1,008 (+1%) |
| 2025 | +5% | $1,057 (+6%) |
| 2024 | -6% | $997 (0%) |
| 2023 | -13% | $863 (-14%) |
| 2022 | -19% | $697 (-30%) |
| 2021 | +23% | $857 (-14%) |
| 2020 | +25% | $1,071 (+7%) |
| 2019 | +35% | $1,450 (+45%) |
| 2018 | -1% | $1,438 (+44%) |
| 2017 | +26% | $1,818 (+82%) |
| 2016 | +21% | $2,202 (+120%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does AWK return?
$1,000 invested in American Water Works 10 years ago would be worth $2,202 today, i.e. +8%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was AWK's best/worst year?
Best year: 2019 (+35%). Worst year: 2022 (-19%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in AWK since inception be worth?
Since 2008, $1,000 would have become $6,120 (+512%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do American Water Works's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If American Water Works pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is American Water Works's average annual return (ROI)?
American Water Works's return on investment is about +8%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.