American Water (NYSE: AWK) COO Cheryl Norton reports 1,777-share tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. executive Cheryl Norton, EVP and COO, reported a Form 4 insider transaction. On 01/31/2026, 1,777 shares of common stock were withheld at $129.13 per share in a transaction coded "F," typically reflecting shares withheld to cover taxes on equity awards.

After this transaction, Norton beneficially owned 21,492 shares of American Water common stock directly. This total includes approximately 346 shares accumulated through automatic dividend reinvestment since her last Form 4 report.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Norton Cheryl

(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 and COO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/31/2026

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	01/31/2026		F		1,777	D	$129.13	21,492(1)	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. Includes approximately 346 shares acquired pursuant to the automatic reinvestment in shares of common stock of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the "Company") of cash dividends paid on Company common stock to the reporting person, received since the reporting person's last Form 4 report, which acquisitions are exempt from Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, pursuant to Rule 16a-11 thereunder.

Remarks:

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

What insider transaction did AWK executive Cheryl Norton report on this Form 4?

Cheryl Norton reported a tax-related share withholding of 1,777 American Water Works common shares. The transaction, coded "F," occurred on 01/31/2026 at $129.13 per share and reflects shares withheld rather than an open-market sale or purchase.

How many American Water Works (AWK) shares does Cheryl Norton own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Cheryl Norton beneficially owns 21,492 shares of American Water Works common stock directly. This figure reflects her updated holdings and incorporates additional shares accumulated through the company’s automatic dividend reinvestment program since her prior Form 4 filing.

What does transaction code "F" mean in Cheryl Norton’s AWK Form 4 filing?

Transaction code "F" generally indicates shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations on equity-based compensation. In this case, 1,777 American Water Works common shares were withheld at $129.13 per share, rather than sold on the open market, as part of a tax-related transaction.

Were any of Cheryl Norton’s AWK shares acquired through dividend reinvestment?

Yes. Her reported 21,492-share beneficial ownership includes approximately 346 American Water Works shares obtained via automatic reinvestment of cash dividends. These dividend reinvestment acquisitions are exempt from Section 16 reporting requirements under Rule 16a-11 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Does this AWK Form 4 indicate direct or indirect ownership for Cheryl Norton?

The filing shows Cheryl Norton’s 21,492 American Water Works shares as directly owned. The ownership form is marked "D" for direct, meaning the reported holdings are in her name rather than through an intermediate entity such as a trust, partnership, or family investment vehicle.

What role does Cheryl Norton hold at American Water Works (AWK)?

Cheryl Norton is reported as an officer of American Water Works Company, Inc., serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Her position classifies her as an insider under SEC rules, requiring public reporting of her transactions in the company’s equity securities on Form 4.