Education
About Us
Working with TipRanks
Follow Us
American Water Works (AWK)
NYSE:AWK
AWK Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$118.74 - $155.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume195.32K
Average Volume (3M)1.42M
Market Cap
$29.42B
Enterprise Value$42.00B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$94.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.06B
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.2
Beta0.06
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2025EPS Estimate
1.89Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 12, 2025Dividend Yield2.19%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.48
Shares Outstanding202,140,820
10 Day Avg. Volume2,139,397
30 Day Avg. Volume1,423,576
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)N/A
P/FCF RatioN/A
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.43
Enterprise Value/Revenue8.50
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.13
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.95
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$141.67Price Target Upside-0.30% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering9
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisition GrowthThe $315 million transaction with Nexus Water Group would significantly increase AWK's acquisition backlog, tripling it in the process.
Regulatory ApprovalAWK's acquisition of a municipal township was approved by the PA PUC 5-0 which may be a step in the right direction.
Bears Say
Regulatory RisksThere is potential regulatory pressure over the next few years, which could challenge sector valuations.
Valuation ConcernsThe analyst maintains an Underperform rating on AWK primarily due to valuation, which is at a 35% premium compared to electric and gas peers.
American Water News
AWK FAQ
What was American Water Works’s price range in the past 12 months?
American Water Works lowest stock price was $118.74 and its highest was $155.50 in the past 12 months.
What is American Water Works’s market cap?
American Water Works’s market cap is $29.42B.
When is American Water Works’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Water Works’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2025 which is in 76 days.
How were American Water Works’s earnings last quarter?
American Water Works released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2025. The company reported $1.48 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.515 by -$0.035.
Is American Water Works overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts American Water Works’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does American Water Works pay dividends?
American Water Works pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.828 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.19%. See more information on American Water Works dividends here
What is American Water Works’s EPS estimate?
American Water Works’s EPS estimate is 1.89.
How many shares outstanding does American Water Works have?
American Water Works has 202,140,820 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Water Works’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Water Works reported an EPS of $1.48 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.515. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.418%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Water Works?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AWK
American Water Stock Smart Score
Neutral
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$141.67 (-0.30% Downside)
$141.67 (-0.30% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AWK Sentiment 90%
Sector Average 73%
Sector Average 73%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 66.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $404.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.40%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Water Works
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) is the largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company in the United States. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, American Water operates across various segments, including the Regulated Businesses and the Market-Based Businesses. Its core services encompass the provision of drinking water, wastewater treatment, and water-related services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, serving approximately 14 million people in 24 states and parts of Canada.
AWK Company Deck
AWK Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a positive outlook with strong financial results, notable acquisitions, and successful regulatory outcomes. Despite some challenges related to weather and increased costs, the company demonstrated robust growth and confidence in its strategic plans.View all AWK earnings summariesAWK Revenue Breakdown
91.66% Regulated Businesses
8.34% Other
AWK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$141.67
▼(-0.30% Downside)
Technical Analysis
American States Water
―
Essential Utilities
―
California Water Service
―
Companhia De Saneamento
―
H2O America
―
Ownership Overview
0.15% Insiders
21.63% Mutual Funds
1.11% Other Institutional Investors
44.70% Public Companies and Individual Investors