American Water Works Company Inc vs iShares Core S&P 500 ETF — how do they compare? American Water Works Company Inc trades at $131.69 (market cap $25.69B), while iShares Core S&P 500 ETF trades at $757.11. The key difference: American Water Works Company Inc pays a 2.72% dividend while iShares Core S&P 500 ETF pays none, and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, American Water Works Company Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AWK | IVV | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $25.69B | — |
Sector | Utilities | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $147.00 | $763.10 |
52-Week Low | $121.13 | $624.65 |
Enterprise Value | $41.25B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.72% | — |
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American Water Works is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility, serving approximately 3.5 million customers in 16 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's only nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts.
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