American Water Named One of America's Best Employers for Women in 2026 by Forbes

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American Water (NYSE: AWK) announced it has been named one of America’s Best Employers for Women in 2026 by Forbes and Statista. The recognition is based on an independent employee survey evaluating factors such as compensation, career development, parental leave and work-life balance across large U.S. employers.

Market Context

AWK's low short-interest signal adds context to this employer recognition without establishing a fin...

Analysis

AWK's low short-interest signal adds context to this employer recognition without establishing a financial catalyst. Recent company-news history included aligned and divergent outcomes, while operating performance was not addressed in this release.

Key Figures

Ranking Year: 2026 Women Surveyed: more than 146,000 women Employer Size Threshold: at least 1,000 people +2 more

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Ranking Year 2026 America's Best Employers for Women

Women Surveyed more than 146,000 women Independent Forbes and Statista survey

Employer Size Threshold at least 1,000 people Companies eligible for the ranking

Employer Evaluations more than 4 million employer evaluations Evaluations considered across the survey

Survey Period three years Period covered by employer evaluations

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Aug 06 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Aug 06	Service anniversary	Positive	+0.5%	Company highlighted 140 years of service and planned Illinois infrastructure investment.
Aug 05	Operational award	Positive	+0.1%	Kentucky treatment plant received the 2026 Excellence in Water Plant Operations Award.
Aug 03	Community grant	Positive	-2.1%	Missouri subsidiary opened applications for its annual firefighter grant program.
Jul 31	Affordability program	Positive	-1.9%	Illinois subsidiary reported expanded income-based discounts benefiting more than 4,000 households.
Jul 30	Workforce development	Positive	-1.9%	Illinois subsidiary announced partnerships supporting utility career development and apprenticeships.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive corporate-purpose announcements produced two aligned and three divergent 24-hour outcomes.

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08/11/2026 - 10:07 AM

CAMDEN, N.J., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has been named one of America's Best Employers for Women in 2026 by Forbes and Statista Inc. The ranking is based on an independent survey of employees.

"American Water is proud to be recognized as one of the country's Best Employers for Women," said Lori Sutton, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, American Water. "We seek to understand, value and provide opportunity for all employees, and we will continue to foster an environment where women – and all employees – have opportunities to grow and succeed. This recognition reflects how we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences and backgrounds."

Additionally, American Water supports employee-led Employee Business Resource Groups open to all employees regardless of their personal affiliation, including American Water's Women's Empowerment Champion & Ally Network (WE CAN), which seeks to engage female employees and their allies to support women's personal and professional enrichment with a focus on community, culture and careers.

America's Best Employers for Women list was developed through an independent survey in partnership with Statista Inc. of more than 146,000 women working for companies that employ at least 1,000 people, with more than 4 million employer evaluations considered across three years. Participants were asked to rate their employers in areas including compensation, career development opportunities, parental leave, work-life balance and more. They were also asked how likely they were to recommend current, previous and other employers they knew through their industry or family and friends who work there.

View the full list of Forbes America's Best Employers for Women in 2026 here.

American Water was also recognized on Forbes 2026 list of America's Best Employers for Company Culture. View the full list here.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 19 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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SOURCE American Water

FAQ

What recognition did American Water (AWK) receive from Forbes for 2026?

American Water was named one of America’s Best Employers for Women in 2026 by Forbes and Statista. According to American Water, the ranking is based on an independent employee survey assessing workplace conditions, benefits and career opportunities for women at large U.S. companies.

How was the Forbes 2026 America’s Best Employers for Women list determined for companies like American Water (AWK)?

The Forbes 2026 list was developed from an independent survey conducted with Statista of more than 146,000 women. According to American Water, over 4 million employer evaluations across three years covered compensation, career development, parental leave, work-life balance and employer recommendations.

Why does Forbes consider American Water (AWK) one of the best employers for women?

Forbes recognized American Water based on positive employee survey responses from women on key workplace factors. According to American Water, the survey evaluated areas including compensation, career development opportunities, parental leave policies, work-life balance and overall likelihood of recommending the employer to others.

What programs does American Water (AWK) highlight to support women employees?

American Water highlights its Women’s Empowerment Champion & Ally Network (WE CAN) employee group. According to American Water, WE CAN supports women’s personal and professional enrichment, focusing on community, culture and careers, and is open to all employees regardless of personal affiliation.

Did American Water (AWK) receive any other Forbes recognition in 2026?

Yes, American Water was also recognized on Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture. According to American Water, this additional recognition complements its inclusion among the Best Employers for Women, underscoring survey-based assessments of its workplace environment and culture.