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American Water Works (AWK)
NYSE:AWK
AWK Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$113.34 - $150.68
Previous CloseN/A
Volume195.32K
Average Volume (3M)1.23M
Market Cap
$24.49B
Enterprise Value$41.70B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.9
Beta0.59
Next Earnings
Feb 19, 2025EPS Estimate
1.13Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 07, 2025Dividend Yield2.36%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.04
Shares Outstanding194,893,890
10 Day Avg. Volume1,375,472
30 Day Avg. Volume1,228,945
Standard Deviation0.06
R-Squared0.34
Alpha-0.00649
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)5.42
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)9.00
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.70
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit16.59
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.86
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$130.86Price Target Upside2.35% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Growth PotentialAWK's recent $1 billion increase in the capital plan gives increased confidence in delivering consistent 8% EPS and DPS growth through '28.
Market PositioningEquity income fund flows have turned positive, positioning AWK to benefit due to its large market cap.
Regulatory DevelopmentsAWK's court victory regarding its $230 million BASA acquisition in Pennsylvania may improve its M&A outlook.
Bears Say
Financial ChallengesThere are challenges in offsetting $80 million interest income losses post-2026, adding pressure on AWK's balance sheet.
Regulatory UncertaintyRising regulatory uncertainties, especially following setbacks in Pennsylvania, are impacting AWK's performance.
Valuation ConcernsAWK still trades at a 40% premium to the ’26 regulated utility group P/E despite approximately 9% relative share price underperformance recently.
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Ownership Overview
0.12% Insiders
20.34% Mutual Funds
17.60% Other Institutional Investors
32.18% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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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 $113.34 and its highest was $150.68 in the past 12 months.
What is American Water Works’s market cap?
American Water Works’s market cap is $24.49B.
When is American Water Works’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Water Works’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 19, 2025 which is yesterday.
How were American Water Works’s earnings last quarter?
American Water Works released its earnings results on Feb 19, 2025. The company reported $1.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.128 by $0.092.
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 $0.764 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.36%. See more information on American Water Works dividends here
What is American Water Works’s EPS estimate?
American Water Works’s EPS estimate is 1.13.
How many shares outstanding does American Water Works have?
American Water Works has 194,893,890 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Water Works’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Water Works reported an EPS of $1.22 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.128. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Water Works?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AWK
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American Water Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$130.86 (2.35% Upside)
$130.86 (2.35% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AWK Sentiment 94%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 9.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $642.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.94%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.61%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Water Works
American Water Works Company, Inc. engages in providing drinking water, wastewater, and other water-related services in the United States. The company provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to residential, commercial and industrial customers.
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AWK Company Deck
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AWK Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a generally positive outlook with strong financial performance, optimistic future earnings guidance, and notable acquisitions and regulatory progress. Despite challenges such as a cybersecurity incident and increased costs, the company's strategic investments and growth plans indicate a robust future.Read More>---
AWK Revenue Breakdown
92.58% Regulated Businesses
7.42% Other
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AWK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$130.86
▲(2.35% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering AWK
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
11/29 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
-2.03%
reiterated a buy rating last month
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