Water Stocks

6 stocks · Updated May 8, 2026

Water stocks include utilities, infrastructure companies, and technology providers involved in water treatment, distribution, and management. The water sector offers defensive characteristics with steady demand.

#	Stock	Symbol	Company	Price	Change %	Market Cap	P/E	Div Yield	Rev Growth
1	ECLEcolab Inc.	ECL	Ecolab Inc.	$257.10	-2.40%	$74.40B	34.79	1.05%	+10.04%
2	XYLXylem Inc.	XYL	Xylem Inc.	$116.32	-1.91%	$28.19B	28.94	1.37%	+2.71%
3	AWKAmerican Water Works Company, Inc.	AWK	American Water Works Company, Inc.	$126.14	+0.35%	$25.77B	22.33	2.51%	+5.69%
4	WTRGEssential Utilities, Inc.	WTRG	Essential Utilities, Inc.	$37.66	+0.32%	$11.19B	19.12	3.43%	+9.97%
5	CWTCalifornia Water Service Group	CWT	California Water Service Group	$43.77	+1.72%	$2.53B	21.89	2.92%	+5.20%
6	YORWThe York Water Company	YORW	The York Water Company	$29.24	+0.79%	$465.4M	19.89	3.07%	-100.00%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best water stocks?

American Water Works, Xylem, and Essential Utilities are among the most prominent water companies.

Are water stocks recession-proof?

Water utilities have very stable demand since water is essential, making them one of the most defensive sectors.

Are water stocks a good long-term investment?

Growing water scarcity and aging infrastructure create long-term demand, though valuations can be rich.

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