American Water Trading Volume Surges to 361st Rank Despite Six-Day Stock Decline

On March 25, 2025, American Water (AWK) saw a significant increase in trading volume, reaching $240 million, a 56.88% rise from the previous day. This surge placed American Water at the 361st position in terms of trading volume for the day. However, the stock price of American Water has been on a downward trend, falling 0.39% and marking its sixth consecutive day of decline, with a total decrease of 3.91% over the past six days.

M. Susan Hardwick, the Chief Executive Officer of American Water, responded to the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) report card, which gave a C- grade for water infrastructure and a D+ grade for wastewater infrastructure. Hardwick emphasized the urgent need for increased investment in critical water infrastructure to address these issues.

Hardwick's statement underscores the company's commitment to improving water infrastructure and highlights the challenges faced by the industry. The CEO's call for more investment is likely to resonate with stakeholders and policymakers, as the report card's grades indicate significant deficiencies in the current infrastructure.