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American Water Works (AWK)
NYSE:AWK
American Water (AWK) Stock Price & Analysis
1,614 Followers
AWK Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$112.94 - $149.76
Previous Close$113.82
Volume1.90M
Average Volume (3M)1.55M
Market Cap
$22.48B
Enterprise Value$34.70B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$330.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$12.44B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.7
Beta0.99
Next Earnings
May 01, 2024Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 07, 2024Dividend Yield2.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.88
Shares Outstanding194,755,320
10 Day Avg. Volume1,540,877
30 Day Avg. Volume1,547,820
Standard Deviation0.06
R-Squared0.26
Alpha-0.00120
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)2.61
Price to Sales (P/S)21.48
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)10.70
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue8.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.80
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.26
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$138.43Price Target Upside19.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
American Water News
PremiumCompany Announcements
American Water Works Secures $1.4 Billion in Senior Notes
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial StabilityAWK maintains a strong balance sheet with minimal equity needs to support their five-year capital plan.
Growth PotentialAWK trades at a 43% premium to the utility peer group, which is lower than the historical 70% premium, indicating potential room for growth.
Regulatory StrengthAnalyst recommends shares of AWK as they can achieve constructive decisions in regulatory arenas in their key jurisdictions.
Bears Say
AcquisitionsAWK faces opposition to acquisitions in the state of Pennsylvania, which may hinder the company's growth strategy.
LegislationLegislation proposed in Pennsylvania could limit recovery of premiums paid on acquired systems, potentially affecting AWK's profitability.
Regulatory RiskRate case risks for the balance of the year are concerning, with significant earnings power at stake in key states like New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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Ownership Overview
0.62% Insiders
19.89% Mutual Funds
28.67% Other Institutional Investors
50.82% 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 $112.94 and its highest was $149.76 in the past 12 months.
What is American Water Works’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is American Water Works’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Water Works’s upcoming earnings report date is May 01, 2024 which is in 13 days.
How were American Water Works’s earnings last quarter?
American Water Works released its earnings results on Feb 14, 2024. The company reported $0.88 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.817 by $0.063.
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 $0.71 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.44%. 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.
How many shares outstanding does American Water Works have?
American Water Works has 194,755,330 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Water Works’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Water Works reported an EPS of $0.88 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.817. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.137%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Water Works?
Among the largest hedge funds holding American Water Works’s share is Mirova US LLC. It holds American Water Works’s shares valued at 119M.
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American Water Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$138.43 (19.96% Upside)
$138.43 (19.96% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AWK Sentiment 86%
Sector Average 73%
Sector Average 73%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 57.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $100.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-21.32%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.34%
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
Q4 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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AWK Revenue Breakdown
92.58% Regulated Businesses
7.42% Other
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AWK Stock 12 Months Forecast
Average Price Target
$138.43
▲(19.96% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering AWK
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
9/27 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
-1.26%
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