American Water Works (AWK)
NYSE:AWK
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AWK Stock Chart & Stats
$131.61
-$0.83(-0.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$131.61
-$0.83(-0.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$121.28 - $150.51
Previous CloseN/A
Volume195.32K
Average Volume (3M)1.90M
Market Cap
$24.87B
Enterprise Value$40.44B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$137.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.70B
Price to Earnings (P/E)33.8
Beta-0.31
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.57Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.51%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.65
Shares Outstanding195,280,520
10 Day Avg. Volume2,121,497
30 Day Avg. Volume1,901,144
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.98
Price to Book (P/B)2.35
Price to Sales (P/S)4.95
P/FCF Ratio-23.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.63
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.77
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit17.84
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.59
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$135.60Price Target Upside3.03% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)6.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.36B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Infrastructure ReplacementA multi-decade infrastructure replacement cycle justifies a valuation premium by underpinning steady capital spending and predictable revenue streams.
Merger ImpactPending merger approval could ease concerns about water bill affordability and bolster confidence in the sustainability of the company's earnings-growth guidance.
Valuation ComparisonA narrowed valuation premium versus electric and gas utilities reduces the argument that the stock is overvalued and may support upside potential.
Bears Say
Earnings Execution RiskReliance on repeated rate hikes for revenue growth creates execution risk if regulators constrain rate-setting or affordability concerns limit approvals.
Interest Rate SensitivityA long-duration investment profile combined with a premium valuation increases vulnerability to rising interest rates, which could pressure the stock during rate cycles.
Regulatory Affordability PressureAchievement of earnings-growth targets depends on frequent rate increases across many jurisdictions, exposing the company to policymaker scrutiny over affordability.
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AWK FAQ
What was American Water Works’s price range in the past 12 months?
American Water Works lowest stock price was $121.28 and its highest was $150.51 in the past 12 months.
What is American Water Works’s market cap?
American Water Works’s market cap is $24.87B.
When is American Water Works’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Water Works’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 93 days.
How were American Water Works’s earnings last quarter?
American Water Works released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $1 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.088 by -$0.088.
Is American Water Works overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts American Water Works’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does American Water Works pay dividends?
American Water Works pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.828 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.51%. See more information on American Water Works dividends here
What is American Water Works’s EPS estimate?
American Water Works’s EPS estimate is 1.57.
How many shares outstanding does American Water Works have?
American Water Works has 195,280,520 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Water Works’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Water Works reported an EPS of $1 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.088. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.69%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Water Works?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AWK
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
American Water Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$135.60 (3.03% Upside)
$135.60 (3.03% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AWK Sentiment 89%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 837.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-9.08%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.34%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Water Works
American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services to approximately 1,700 communities in 14 states serving approximately 3.4 million active customers. The company serves residential customers; commercial customers, including food and beverage providers, commercial property developers and proprietors, and energy suppliers; fire service and private fire customers; industrial customers, such as large-scale manufacturers, mining, and production operations; public authorities comprising government buildings and other public sector facilities, such as schools and universities; and other utilities and community water and wastewater systems. It also provides water and wastewater services on various military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services. In addition, the company operates approximately 80 surface water treatment plants; 480 groundwater treatment plants; 160 wastewater treatment plants; 52,500 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes; 1,100 groundwater wells; 1,700 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,300 treated water storage facilities; and 76 dams. It serves approximately 14 million people with drinking water, wastewater, and other related services in 24 states. American Water Works Company, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.
AWK Company Deck
AWK Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call delivered multiple operational, regulatory and financial positives: affirmed 2026 guidance with an 8% EPS growth target, an 8.2% dividend increase and meaningful PFAS-related recoveries (~$185M). Strong financing execution ($700M at 5.2%), constructive legislative wins, a sizable acquisition pipeline ($565M / 105k connections) and ongoing regulatory progress (final orders in WV & MD; PA decision timeline) underpin confidence. Notable risks include higher O&M/depreciation/financing costs, back‑loaded EPS growth with much of upside in H2, unsettled PA rate case procedural risk, required multi-state approvals for the Essential merger, and upcoming equity/debt funding needs. Overall, positives materially outweigh the challenges described on the call.View all AWK earnings summariesAWK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$135.60
▲(3.03% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.11% Insiders
23.58% Mutual Funds
3.67% Other Institutional Investors
39.02% Public Companies and
Individual Investors