American Water Works (AWK)

Currency in USD
130.31
-3.08(-2.31%)
Closed·
130.58+0.27(+0.21%)
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Earnings results expected in 14 days
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Fair Value
Day's Range
128.79132.27
52 wk Range
121.28150.51
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
133.39
Open
132.1
Day's Range
128.79-132.27
52 wk Range
121.28-150.51
Volume
1.95M
Average Vol. (3m)
1.86M
1-Year Change
-11.2813%
Book Value / Share
55.54
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Fair Price
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Price Target
138.50
Upside
+6.29%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
2 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

American Water Works News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services on military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services. The company also operates approximately 80 surface water treatment plants; 520 groundwater treatment plants; 170 wastewater treatment plants; 55,000 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes; 1,200 groundwater wells; 1,800 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,100 treated water storage facilities; and 75 dams. In addition, it offers water and wastewater services to 14 states serving approximately 3.6 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. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
7000

American Water Works Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • American Water Works reported Q4 2025 EPS of $1.24 (below $1.26 forecast) while revenue exceeded expectations at $1.27 billion, driving a 1.82% premarket stock increase.
  • Full-year adjusted earnings rose 8.9% to $5.64 per share despite increased operating costs, with the company investing $3.2 billion in infrastructure improvements.
  • Management projects 2026 EPS between $6.02-$6.12 (8% growth) and maintains 7-9% EPS and dividend growth targets through 2030.
  • The company plans a $2.5 billion external equity issuance and anticipates completing the acquisition of Nexus Water Group systems by August 2026.
  • A proposed merger with Essential Utilities is underway, though regulatory challenges in Pennsylvania and New Jersey rate cases present ongoing concerns.
Last Updated: 02/19/2026, 09:56 AM
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American Water Works investor slides for Q4/2025
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P/E Ratio
22.9x17.8x12.7x
PEG Ratio
4.211.430.02
Price / Book
2.3x1.7x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
5.0x3.2x1.7x
Upside (Analyst Target)
5.7%7.4%10.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
9 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
12 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 138.50
(+6.29% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Argus
Buy160.00+22.78%-MaintainMar 20, 2026
Wells Fargo
Hold126.00-3.31%142.00MaintainJan 20, 2026
BofA Securities
Hold139.00+6.67%117.00UpgradeJan 12, 2026
UBS
Hold149.00+14.34%149.00MaintainDec 17, 2025
Barclays
Sell122.00-6.38%134.00MaintainDec 17, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 5.70%
Dividend Yield
2.46%
Industry Median 3.36%
Annualized Payout
3.31
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+8.60%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 18, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.24 / 1.26
Revenue / Forecast
1.27B / 1.2B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

AWK Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the American Water Works (AWK) Stock Price Today?

The American Water Works stock price today is 130.31 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does American Water Works Trade On?

American Water Works is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for American Water Works?

The stock symbol for American Water Works is "AWK."

Does American Water Works Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The American Water Works dividend yield is 2.48%.

What Is the American Water Works Market Cap?

As of today, American Water Works market cap is 25.34B USD.

What Is American Water Works's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The American Water Works EPS (TTM) is 5.70.

When Is the Next American Water Works Earnings Date?

American Water Works will release its next earnings report on Apr 29, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is AWK a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has American Water Works Stock Split?

American Water Works has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does American Water Works Have?

American Water Works has 7000 employees.

What is the current trading status of American Water Works (AWK)?

As of Apr 15, 2026, American Water Works (AWK) is trading at a price of 130.31 USD, with a previous close of 133.39 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 128.79 USD to 132.27 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 121.28 USD to 150.51 USD.

What Is American Water Works (AWK) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for American Water Works is 138.50 USD, with a high estimate of 155 USD and a low estimate of 121 USD. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +6.29% Upside potential.

What Is the AWK Premarket Price?

AWK's last pre-market stock price is 132.93 USD. The pre-market share volume is 290.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.46, or -0.34%.

What Is the AWK After Hours Price?

AWK's last after hours stock price is 130.58 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.27, or 0.21%.
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