American Water Works (AWK) EVP receives stock units and has shares withheld for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. executive Maureen Duffy reported equity compensation activity in the company’s common stock. On February 17, 2026, she acquired 1,301 shares through a grant of restricted stock units and 2,014 shares from vested performance stock units, both settled in stock rather than cash.

On the same date, 932 shares were disposed of at $133.51 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations. After these transactions, Duffy directly owned 28,906 common shares.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Duffy Maureen

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 WATER STREET

(Street)

CAMDEN NJ 08102-1658

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
American Water Works Company, Inc. [ AWK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Comms & External Affairs

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/17/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/17/2026		A		1,301(1)	A	$0	27,824	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		A		2,014(2)	A	$0	29,838	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		F		932	D	$133.51	28,906	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares underlying an award of restricted stock units (RSUs) granted on February 17, 2026, under the American Water Works Company, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan. This award will vest in three approximately equal increments on January 31, 2027, 2028 and 2029, subject to continued employment on each vesting date and applicable continued vesting provisions in the event of retirement. RSUs are settled solely by the delivery of one share of common stock per RSU (and may not be settled in cash).

2. Represents shares vested pursuant to one or more awards of performance stock units (PSUs) granted in February 2023 under the American Water Works Company, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan. These awards vested on February 17, 2026. PSUs are settled solely by the delivery of one share of common stock per PSU (and may not be settled in cash).

Remarks:

	/s/ Jeffrey M. Taylor, as attorney-in-fact for Maureen Duffy	02/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did AWK executive Maureen Duffy report?

Maureen Duffy reported equity awards and a tax-related share disposition. She received 1,301 restricted stock unit shares and 2,014 performance stock unit shares, while 932 shares were withheld at $133.51 each to cover tax obligations, leaving her with 28,906 shares.

Were Maureen Duffy’s AWK share transactions open-market buys or sells?

The reported transactions were equity awards and tax withholding, not open-market trades. Shares came from restricted and performance stock units settled in stock, and 932 shares were disposed of solely to satisfy tax liabilities at $133.51 per share.

How many American Water Works (AWK) shares does Maureen Duffy now hold?

Following the reported equity awards and tax withholding, Maureen Duffy directly owns 28,906 shares of American Water Works common stock. This total reflects the addition of RSU and PSU shares and the 932 shares disposed of to cover associated tax obligations.

What equity awards did AWK grant to Maureen Duffy on February 17, 2026?

On February 17, 2026, Maureen Duffy received 1,301 shares underlying restricted stock units and 2,014 shares from vested performance stock units. Both types of units under the 2017 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan are settled solely in American Water Works common stock, not cash.

How are AWK restricted stock units and performance stock units settled?

The restricted stock units and performance stock units are settled only in American Water Works common stock. Each unit converts into one share, and they may not be settled in cash, aligning compensation directly with the company’s equity performance and long-term shareholder value.