Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-05-20
American Water Capital Corp. Issues $500 Million in Senior Notes
On May 18, 2026, American Water Capital Corp., a subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc., agreed to issue $500 million in 4.625% Senior Notes due 2029.
- Filer
- American Water Works Company, Inc. AWK · NYSE
- Filed
- Accession
- 0001193125-26-232113
- CIK
- 0001410636
- Signal
- Medium impactUtilities
- Source
- Official filing on sec.gov ↗
Details
The notes were issued under an underwriting agreement dated May 18, 2026, and were registered under the Securities Act via a Registration Statement on Form S-3. The proceeds from the offering, net of underwriting discounts and before offering expenses, were approximately $498.0 million. These funds will be used to repay existing debt and for general corporate purposes.
Items reported
Reported Item
Market reaction
Close before filing
$124.16
Next session
-0.2%
Since filing
+8.1%
Latest close
$134.17
What happened, not what will happen — closing prices around the filing date.
Precedent
Previous filings from AWK reporting the same item, with the next session's move:
Insider tape
Within 45 days of this filing, AWK insiders reported 9 Form 4 transactions — flat net activity.
About American Water Works Company, Inc.
American Water Works Company, Inc. is a prominent utility company that provides water and wastewater services across the United States. It primarily focuses on the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater utilities, ensuring the delivery of reliable clean water and proper treatment of wastewater for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. With a strong commitment to sustainability and community support, American Water Works is engaged in essential environmental stewardship practices to preserve natural resources. Serving millions of people, the company operates through subsidiaries in several states, playing a critical role in the water infrastructure sector. Its services ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, which safeguards public health and the environment. In the financial market, American Water Works is recognized for its stable operations and contributions to the utility sector, offering investors exposure to a critical and typically regulated industry that remains vital regardless of economic cycles.
Never miss another AWK filing
Profitelligence watches EDGAR around the clock and alerts you within seconds.