The only thing awkward about this company is the trading symbol. American Water Work s (NYSE: AWK ) is a leader in the consumer staples sector with a demonstrated history of slow, steady growth. "Despite operating in a low growth industry, American Water Works has managed double-digit annualized compounded earnings growth for many years now," reports InvestorPlace contributor Ian Bezek. This makes it a great play for investors looking for dividend stocks with long-term potential.