Renaissance Technologies's AWK Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 180,200 shares of American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) worth $23.52 M, representing 0.04% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 46 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in AWK, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2020, adding 582,300 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2016, reducing 753,900 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's American Water Works Company (AWK) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly American Water Works Company (AWK) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +153,600 | Add 0.00% | 153,600 | $41.23 |
| Q3 2013 | +231,000 | Add 150.39% | 384,600 | $41.28 |
| Q4 2013 | +318,400 | Add 82.79% | 703,000 | $42.26 |
| Q1 2014 | -133,599 | Reduce 19.00% | 569,401 | $45.40 |
| Q2 2014 | -157,001 | Reduce 27.57% | 412,400 | $49.45 |
| Q3 2014 | +211,800 | Add 51.36% | 624,200 | $48.23 |
| Q4 2014 | +376,000 | Add 60.24% | 1 M | $53.30 |
| Q1 2015 | -159,400 | Reduce 15.94% | 840,800 | $54.21 |
| Q2 2015 | +45,400 | Add 5.40% | 886,200 | $48.63 |
| Q3 2015 | -52,200 | Reduce 5.89% | 834,000 | $55.08 |
| Q4 2015 | +101,100 | Add 12.12% | 935,100 | $59.75 |
| Q1 2016 | -22,100 | Reduce 2.36% | 913,000 | $68.93 |
| Q2 2016 | -753,900 | Reduce 82.57% | 159,100 | $84.51 |
| Q3 2016 | +36,500 | Add 22.94% | 195,600 | $74.84 |
| Q4 2016 | +419,300 | Add 214.37% | 614,900 | $72.36 |
| Q1 2017 | -320,300 | Reduce 52.09% | 294,600 | $77.77 |
| Q2 2017 | -181,100 | Reduce 61.47% | 113,500 | $77.95 |
| Q3 2017 | +152,800 | Add 134.63% | 266,300 | $80.91 |
| Q4 2017 | +256,500 | Add 96.32% | 522,800 | $91.49 |
| Q1 2018 | +241,000 | Add 46.10% | 763,800 | $82.13 |
| Q2 2018 | -276,700 | Reduce 36.23% | 487,100 | $85.38 |
| Q3 2018 | +228,700 | Add 46.95% | 715,800 | $87.97 |
| Q4 2018 | +428,402 | Add 59.85% | 1.14 M | $90.77 |
| Q1 2019 | -315,602 | Reduce 27.58% | 828,600 | $104.26 |
| Q2 2019 | -674,400 | Reduce 81.39% | 154,200 | $116.00 |
| Q3 2019 | -109,200 | Reduce 70.82% | 45,000 | $124.22 |
| Q4 2019 | +119,400 | Add 265.33% | 164,400 | $122.85 |
| Q1 2020 | +582,300 | Add 354.20% | 746,700 | $119.56 |
| Q2 2020 | -746,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +99,000 | New Buy | 99,000 | $153.47 |
| Q1 2021 | -99,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +123,000 | New Buy | 123,000 | $188.86 |
| Q1 2022 | -26,100 | Reduce 21.22% | 96,900 | $165.53 |
| Q2 2022 | -75,800 | Reduce 78.22% | 21,100 | $148.77 |
| Q3 2022 | +112,400 | Add 532.70% | 133,500 | $130.16 |
| Q4 2022 | -121,400 | Reduce 90.94% | 12,100 | $0.15 |
| Q1 2023 | +149,000 | Add 1231.40% | 161,100 | $0.15 |
| Q2 2023 | -161,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +18,900 | New Buy | 18,900 | $123.81 |
| Q4 2023 | +283,200 | Add 1498.41% | 302,100 | $131.99 |
| Q1 2024 | +448,100 | Add 148.33% | 750,200 | $122.21 |
| Q2 2024 | -750,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +156,600 | New Buy | 156,600 | $124.49 |
| Q1 2025 | -156,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +178,400 | New Buy | 178,400 | $139.19 |
| Q4 2025 | +1,800 | Add 1.01% | 180,200 | $130.50 |
Renaissance Technologies's American Water Works Company Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) in Q2 2013, acquiring 153,600 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) for 46 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) was in Q1 2020, adding 746,700 shares worth $89.28 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 180,200 shares of American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK), valued at approximately $23.52 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) represents approximately 0.04% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) was 1,144,202 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2018.