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American Water Works (AWK)
NYSE:AWK
AWK Stock Chart & Stats
$135.79
-$0.83(-0.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$135.79
-$0.83(-0.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$121.28 - $155.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume195.32K
Average Volume (3M)1.90M
Market Cap
$26.51B
Enterprise Value$42.31B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$174.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.92B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.9
Beta-0.26
Next Earnings
May 06, 2026EPS Estimate
1.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.51%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.22
Shares Outstanding195,208,660
10 Day Avg. Volume1,853,754
30 Day Avg. Volume1,895,618
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 Cap1.60
Enterprise Value/Revenue8.23
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit19.00
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.26
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$135.50Price Target Upside-0.21% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)6.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.45B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Long-term Infrastructure DemandA multi-decade infrastructure replacement cycle supports steady revenue visibility and justifies a premium relative to peers with more concentrated customer bases.
Merger ApprovalApproval of the pending merger could ease customer affordability concerns and help sustain the company's earnings growth guidance by improving regulatory and operational alignment.
Valuation GapA much smaller valuation premium versus electric and gas utilities narrows the gap and can make the stock more attractive to investors anticipating a valuation re-rating.
Bears Say
Interest Rate SensitivityA long-duration investment profile combined with a premium valuation increases vulnerability to underperformance if interest rates rise and investor demand shifts toward lower-duration assets.
Rate-dependency For EarningsAchievement of the company's earnings growth targets depends on continued rate increases, leaving results vulnerable if regulators limit price hikes or slow the approval process.
Regulatory Affordability RiskFrequent rate increases across many jurisdictions have drawn policymaker concern over bill affordability, raising the risk of tougher regulatory scrutiny that could constrain future rate approvals.
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 $121.28 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 $26.51B.
When is American Water Works’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Water Works’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were American Water Works’s earnings last quarter?
American Water Works released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported $1.22 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.256 by -$0.036.
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 2.51%. See more information on American Water Works dividends here
What is American Water Works’s EPS estimate?
American Water Works’s EPS estimate is 1.14.
How many shares outstanding does American Water Works have?
American Water Works has 195,208,660 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, missing expectations of $1.256. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.152%.
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:
$135.50 (-0.21% Downside)
$135.50 (-0.21% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AWK Sentiment 87%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 837.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 16.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 16.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-1.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.34%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.90%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presents a largely positive operational and financial picture: American Water delivered solid adjusted EPS growth (8.9% year-over-year), invested heavily (~$3.2B) in infrastructure, maintained affordability targets (residential bills <1% MHI), advanced a robust acquisition pipeline (104,000 connections under agreement) and affirmed 2026 guidance with an 8% EPS growth target. The company also made meaningful financing and balance sheet moves (HOS note repayment, equity forward) and retained investment-grade ratings. Offsetting factors include rising O&M, depreciation and financing costs that increased per-share expense, a leverage level near the company’s stated 60% cap, ongoing large rate cases across multiple states with attendant regulatory and affordability scrutiny, some timing uncertainty around PFAS proceeds, and planned equity issuances. Overall, highlights outweigh lowlights given strong execution, affirmed guidance and strategic M&A progress, though regulatory and cost pressures warrant monitoring.View all AWK earnings summariesAWK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$135.50
▼(-0.21% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.11% Insiders
22.93% Mutual Funds
18.76% Other Institutional Investors
23.70% Public Companies and
Individual Investors