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American Water Works (AWK)
NYSE:AWK
AWK Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$113.34 - $155.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume195.32K
Average Volume (3M)1.89M
Market Cap
$28.49B
Enterprise Value$38.18B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$12.63M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.48B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.1
Beta0.21
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2025EPS Estimate
1.07Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 07, 2025Dividend Yield2.09%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.39
Shares Outstanding195,010,940
10 Day Avg. Volume2,232,907
30 Day Avg. Volume1,890,413
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.61
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)5.87
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)10.80
P/FCF Ratio10.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.34
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.51
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.67
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$138.88Price Target Upside-4.94% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering9
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial StabilityAWK has a strong balance sheet with a Baa1/A rating, which supports its growth potential.
Growth PotentialAWK's recent $1 billion increase in the capital plan gives increased confidence in delivering consistent 8% EPS and DPS growth through '28.
Operational ExpansionAWK closed on $417 million of acquisitions, adding 69,500 customer connections in multiple states.
Bears Say
Investor SentimentThe disproportionate equity raise is expected to receive pushback from investors.
Regulatory ChallengesRising regulatory uncertainties, especially following setbacks in Pennsylvania, are impacting AWK's performance.
Valuation ConcernsAWK's 29% premium to the electric utility peer group implies unfavorable risk/reward at current levels.
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Ownership Overview
0.15% Insiders
20.64% Mutual Funds
17.81% Other Institutional Investors
29.87% 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 $113.34 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 $28.49B.
When is American Water Works’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Water Works’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2025 which is in 15 days.
How were American Water Works’s earnings last quarter?
American Water Works released its earnings results on Feb 19, 2025. The company reported $1.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.128 by $0.092.
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 $3.056 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.09%. See more information on American Water Works dividends here
What is American Water Works’s EPS estimate?
American Water Works’s EPS estimate is 1.07.
How many shares outstanding does American Water Works have?
American Water Works has 195,010,940 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, beating expectations of $1.128. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.634%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Water Works?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AWK
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American Water Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$138.88 (-4.94% Downside)
$138.88 (-4.94% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AWK Sentiment 93%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 35.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $642.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
26.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Water Works
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. Founded in 1886, the company provides regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater, and other related services to an estimated 15 million people across 46 states in the United States. Its core sectors include the regulated water utility business and complementary non-regulated water services, focusing on ensuring clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater services.
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AWK Company Deck
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AWK Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a generally positive sentiment with strong financial performance, successful rate cases, and significant capital investments. However, challenges such as increased operating costs and regulatory hurdles in California were noted.Read More>---
AWK Revenue Breakdown
91.66% Regulated Businesses
8.34% Other
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AWK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$138.88
▼(-4.94% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering AWK
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
14/29 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+2.11%
reiterated a buy rating 3 months ago
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