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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$120.57 - $147.87
Previous CloseN/A
Volume195.32K
Average Volume (3M)2.15M
Market Cap
$26.10B
Enterprise Value$42.04K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$137.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.70B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.7
Beta-0.38
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.54Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.57%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.65
Shares Outstanding195,280,520
10 Day Avg. Volume1,650,082
30 Day Avg. Volume2,152,877
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$139.33Price Target Upside5.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)6.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.38B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated, Essential Utility Business ModelAmerican Water’s core regulated utility model delivers durable revenue streams tied to authorized rates and approved returns. As an essential service provider with multi-state operations, cash flows are supported by rate-setting mechanisms that recover capital and O&M over time, underpinning long-term earnings visibility.
Consistent Revenue Growth And Resilient MarginsSteady top-line expansion and sustained net margins indicate durable underlying demand and pricing recovery via regulatory outcomes. This consistent revenue and profitability profile supports predictable regulated cash generation and provides a foundation for targeted dividend and EPS growth over the medium term.
Accretive Regulated Acquisitions And Rate-base ExpansionStrategic, tuck-in M&A and a $565M deal pipeline expand rate base and customer counts in existing territories, which can be folded into regulated rate-making. These bolt-ons increase scale, spread fixed costs, and support incremental regulated earnings when coupled with successful rate recovery and integration.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowSustained negative free cash flow reflects heavy, ongoing infrastructure reinvestment. Over multiple quarters this necessitates continual external financing (debt or equity), reducing financial flexibility and increasing execution risk for capital programs and dividend targets if cash generation does not improve.
Elevated Leverage And Funding NeedsRising debt and a ~58% debt-to-capital structure heighten exposure to interest-rate and refinancing risk. The company plans additional financings (debt issuance, equity forward), so leverage constrains flexibility, may raise financing costs, and amplifies sensitivity to adverse rating or market moves over the medium term.
Regulatory And Merger Approval UncertaintyKey earnings upside is tied to regulatory outcomes and multi-jurisdictional approvals (rate cases, Essential merger). Delays, lower-than-expected ROE, or disallowed costs could push out or reduce rate-base recovery and back-load EPS, creating multi-month execution risk to forecasts and integration plans.
AWK FAQ
What was American Water Works’s price range in the past 12 months?
American Water Works lowest stock price was $120.57 and its highest was $147.87 in the past 12 months.
What is American Water Works’s market cap?
American Water Works’s market cap is $26.10B.
When is American Water Works’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Water Works’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 7 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 $0.895 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.57%. See more information on American Water Works dividends here
What is American Water Works’s EPS estimate?
American Water Works’s EPS estimate is 1.54.
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:
$139.33 (5.87% Upside)
$139.33 (5.87% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AWK Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 60.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-5.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.57%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Water Works
American Water Works Company, Inc. operates across the United States, delivering essential water and wastewater solutions via its various subsidiary companies. Its operations extend to around 1,700 communities situated across 14 states, catering to an active customer base of roughly 3.4 million. The firm caters to a broad spectrum of clients. These include individual households, commercial enterprises (such as food and beverage suppliers, property developers, and energy companies), and both public and private fire service customers. Industrial clients, like large-scale manufacturers, mining, and production facilities, also utilize its services. Furthermore, American Water Works supports public authorities, encompassing government facilities, schools, and universities, alongside other utility providers and community water and wastewater infrastructure. Beyond these, the company extends its water and wastewater provisions to numerous military installations. It also enters into agreements with municipal bodies, predominantly for the management and operation of their water and wastewater facilities, in addition to offering a range of supplementary services. The company's infrastructure is substantial, comprising approximately 80 surface water treatment plants, 480 groundwater treatment plants, and 160 wastewater treatment plants. Its vast network also includes 52,500 miles of mains for transmission, distribution, and collection, alongside 1,100 groundwater wells, 1,700 pumping stations for water and wastewater, 1,300 treated water storage facilities, and 76 dams. Overall, the company delivers drinking water, wastewater management, and ancillary services to roughly 14 million individuals across 24 states. Established in 1886, American Water Works Company, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Camden, New Jersey.
AWK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$139.33
▲(5.87% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.12% Insiders
26.66% Mutual Funds
1.31% Other Institutional Investors
36.96% Public Companies and
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