American Water (AWC) Price & Analysis
AWC Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- CHF 108.29 - CHF 119.80
- 52-Week Range
- CHF 105.19 - CHF 119.80
- Previous Close
- CHF 108.29
- Volume
- 0
- Average Volume (3M)
- 4
- Market Cap
- CHF 23.68B
- Enterprise Value
- CHF 42.02B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- CHF 121.00M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- CHF 16.42B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 25.0
- Beta
- 0.16
- Next Earnings
- Feb 24, 2027
- EPS Estimate
- 1.2
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 2.53%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Steady Regulated Growth
American Water combines recurring water and wastewater demand with regulated utility operations, supporting dependable revenue visibility. Revenue expansion alongside stable low-20% net margins indicates resilient earnings power and a business model capable of compounding through infrastructure investment and customer growth.
Rate-base Recovery
The New Jersey rate decision demonstrates the company’s ability to convert substantial infrastructure spending into authorized revenue and returns. Successful rate recovery can support earnings durability, fund system upgrades, and reinforce the economic value of American Water’s regulated operating footprint.
Customer And Earnings Growth
Broad-based customer additions expand the recurring service base and create opportunities to invest in newly acquired systems under regulated frameworks. Management’s 2027 growth outlook and reaffirmed 7%-9% long-term targets indicate a durable expansion plan beyond a single reporting period.
Bears Say
High Leverage
Rising debt and leverage above equity reduce financial flexibility for a capital-intensive utility. Greater borrowing increases exposure to interest costs and refinancing needs, while also making future infrastructure funding and acquisition plans more dependent on continued access to debt or equity markets.
Persistent Negative Free Cash Flow
Operating cash generation is not covering ongoing investment and spending requirements, leaving a recurring funding gap. Although infrastructure investment can support future regulated returns, sustained negative free cash flow requires external financing and can constrain capital allocation during periods of higher funding costs.
Regulatory And Project Execution Risk
Regulatory outcomes and major project approvals can materially affect the timing and recovery of American Water’s investments. A lower-than-requested Illinois award and escalating California desalination costs could pressure expected returns, delay benefits, or require additional financing before recovery is secured.
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Company Description
American Water
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.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Water
- CEO
- John C. Griffith
- Employees
- 7,000
- Website
- www.amwater.com
- Address
- 1 Water Street, Camden, NJ, 08102-1658, US
American Water (AWC) Earnings & Revenues
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AWC Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call was predominantly positive. Management reported year-over-year EPS growth, narrowed 2026 guidance toward the top half of the initial range, initiated 2027 guidance reflecting 8% growth, reaffirmed 7% to 9% long-term growth targets, and highlighted substantial regulatory, capital deployment, customer growth and merger progress. The main challenges were higher operating and other costs, pending regulatory decisions, the gap between the Illinois revenue request and proposed amount, California desalination cost and approval issues, and the absence of consolidated post-merger guidance.
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Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 6 | 1 | 10 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Moving Averages | 2 | 0 | 6 |