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AEE vs AWK
Side-by-side comparison of Ameren Corporation (AEE) and American Water Works Company Inc. (AWK): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.
Summary
- Both companies sit in the Utilities sector. AEE focuses on Power Generation, while AWK focuses on Water Supply.
- AEE is the larger of the two at $30.87B, about 1.2x AWK ($26.38B).
- AWK has been more active in the news (27 items in the past 4 weeks vs 8 for AEE).
- Both have 25 recent analyst ratings on file.
Ameren Corporation
Ameren Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. It operates through four segments: Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution, Ameren Illinois Natural Gas, and Ameren Transmission. The company engages in the rate-regulated electric generation, transmission, and distribution activities; and rate-regulated natural gas distribution and transmission businesses. It primarily generates electricity through coal, nuclear, and natural gas, as well as renewable sources, such as hydroelectric, wind, methane gas, and solar. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
American Water Works Company Inc.
American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services to approximately 1,700 communities in 16 states serving approximately 3.5 million active customers. The company serves residential customers; commercial customers, such as food and beverage providers, commercial property developers and proprietors, and energy suppliers; fire service and private fire customers; industrial customers, such as large-scale manufacturers, mining, and production operations; public authorities comprising government buildings and other public sector facilities, such as schools and universities; and other utilities and community water and wastewater systems. It also provides various warranty protection programs to residential customers; and water and wastewater services on various military installations. In addition, the company undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services. It operates approximately 79 surface water treatment plants; 530 groundwater treatment plants; 150 wastewater treatment plants; 53,200 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes; 1,100 groundwater wells; 1,600 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,300 treated water storage facilities; and 75 dams. The company serves approximately 15 million people with drinking water, wastewater, and other water-related services in 46 states. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.
Latest AEE
- Ameren Corporation Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Webcast set for July 31, 2026
- Chairman & President of Sub Smith Patrick E was granted 280 shares, increasing direct ownership by 1% to 20,275 units (SEC Form 4)
- Chairman & President of Sub Melda Aaron P was granted 2,520 shares, increasing direct ownership by 68% to 6,251 units (SEC Form 4)
- EVP of Subsidiary Arora Ajay K was granted 716 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 23,119 units (SEC Form 4)
- Ameren Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- Storm hardening, electric grid upgrades and new generation underpin request to update electric rates in mid-2027
- Ameren Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events
- SEC Form 11-K filed by Ameren Corporation
- Ameren Missouri Announces Pricing of First Mortgage Bonds due 2056
- EVP of Subsidiary Arora Ajay K was granted 6,797 shares, increasing direct ownership by 44% to 22,326 units (SEC Form 4)
Latest AWK
- American Water Works Company Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- PUC Approves Rate Adjustment for Pennsylvania American Water
- Pennsylvania American Water Awarded PENNVEST Funding Totaling $64+ Million for Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects in Allegheny, Cumberland and Susquehanna Counties
- American Water Provides Expertise at NACWA's 2026 Utility Leadership Conference and 56th Annual Meeting
- American Water Builds Workforce of Tomorrow through Training, Education and Career Pathways
- Tap Water You Can Trust: West Virginia American Water Treatment Plant Earns National Recognition
- California American Water Highlights Successful Vegetation Reduction Efforts Protecting Critical Water Infrastructure in Sonoma County
- West Virginia American Water Opens Firefighting Grant Program to Support Local Departments
- American Water Named One of America's Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report
- Indiana American Water Investing $15 Million in New Elevated Water Tank and System Upgrades in Noblesville