American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)

US — Utilities Sector

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Key Metrics & Ratings

symbol AWK
Rev/Share 25.3436
Book/Share 54.7795
PB 2.6015
Debt/Equity 1.4101
CurrentRatio 0.3505
ROIC 0.0427

MktCap 27803496641.0
FreeCF/Share -5.0615
PFCF -28.1697
PE 25.6597
Debt/Assets 0.4442
DivYield 0.0223
ROE 0.1034

Rating B
Score 3
Recommendation Neutral
P/E Score 2
DCF Score 4
P/B Score 2
D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type	Ticker	Analyst Firm	Previous Rating	Current Rating	Previous Price Target	Current Price Target	Date
Downgrade	AWK	UBS	Buy	Neutral	--	--	April 25, 2025
Initiation	AWK	Barclays	--	Underweight	--	$138	April 22, 2025
Upgrade	AWK	Wells Fargo	Underweight	Equal Weight	$133	$129	Jan. 7, 2025
Downgrade	AWK	Mizuho	Outperform	Neutral	$131	$140	Oct. 15, 2024
Initiation	AWK	Jefferies	--	Underperform	--	$124	Oct. 7, 2024
Resumed	AWK	BofA Securities	--	Underperform	--	$140	Sept. 20, 2024

News

Why Is American Water Works (AWK) Up 10.2% Since Last Earnings Report?

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Published: March 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

American Water Works (AWK) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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American Water Unit Invests $675M in 2024 to Upgrade Infrastructure

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Published: March 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AWK continues to invest in upgrading and maintaining its infrastructure and provides high-quality services to its expanding customer base.

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Buy 5 Low-Beta High-Yielding Stocks Amid Sagging Consumer Sentiment

AEE, ATO, AWK, ETR, NI
Published: March 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Five low-beta high-yielding stocks have strong growth potential for 2025. These are: AEE, ATO, AWK, ETR, NI.

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Is American Water Works (AWK) Stock Outpacing Its Utilities Peers This Year?

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Published: March 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how American Water Works (AWK) and Southwest Gas (SWX) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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S&P 500 ETF's Worst Week Since September: 5 Top Stocks Poised to Rise

AWK, CHTR, ERIE, GILD, JKHY
Published: March 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

These top-ranked stocks of the S&P 500 index have gained in the index's worst week since September. These stocks have more room to run.

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3 Dividend Stocks Set to Provide Stability in Market Chaos

AWK, GIS, JNJ
Published: March 10, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Investors were in growth mode in the last two years as the stock market delivered blockbuster returns.

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Reasons to Add American Water Works to Your Portfolio Right Now

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Published: March 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The AWK stock is a good pick for investors, banking on its rising earnings estimates, expanding customer base and long-term investments.

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American Water Works (AWK) Is Up 2.48% in One Week: What You Should Know

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Published: March 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does American Water Works (AWK) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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New Jersey American Water Signs Agreement to Purchase South Orange Village Water System

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Published: March 06, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Jersey American Water announced today it signed an agreement to acquire the water system in South Orange Village for $19.7 million. This announcement follows a referendum vote in November of 2024 in which 62% of South Orange voters approved the sale of the system. The South Orange water system serves approximately 5,000 customer connections. “On behalf of New Jersey American Water, I want to thank the residents of South Orange for entrusting us with their wate.

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American Water Charitable Foundation Provides Grant to Support Kentucky Communities Affected by Floods

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Published: March 06, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it is providing a $10,000 grant to the American Red Cross to support communities impacted by heavy rains and flash floods in Kentucky. “Kentucky American Water, in collaboration with the American Water Charitable Foundation, is pleased to join the on.

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Seeking Defense? 3 Top-Ranked Low-Beta Stocks Worth a Look

AWK, PGR, SONY
Published: March 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Low-beta stocks can provide a valuable layer of defense and a more balanced risk profile. And analysts have become bullish on these three.

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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?

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Published: February 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does American Water Works (AWK) have what it takes?

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Is American Water Works (AWK) Outperforming Other Utilities Stocks This Year?

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Published: February 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how American Water Works (AWK) and NRG Energy (NRG) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Published: February 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 20, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Aaron Musgrave - Vice President of Investor Relations Susan Hardwick - Chief Executive Officer John Griffith - President David Bowler - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Cheryl Norton - Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Paul Zimbardo - Jefferies Gregg Orrill - UBS Jonathan Reeder - Wells Fargo Angie Storozynski - Seaport Global Securities Anthony Crowdell - Mizuho Securities Richard Sunderland - JPMorgan Operator Good day and welcome to …

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American Water Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Customers Added

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Published: February 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AWK reports better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and revenues. The company continues to expand operation through acquisitions and organic initiatives.

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American Water Works (AWK) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

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Published: February 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

American Water Works (AWK) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.22 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.13 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.88 per share a year ago.

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American Water Reports 2024 Results on Track; Affirms Long-Term Growth Targets; CEO Hardwick to Retire in May, Griffith to Assume CEO Role

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Published: February 19, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) today reported earnings of $1.22 per share for the fourth quarter 2024 compared to $0.88 per share in 2023, and full year earnings in 2024 of $5.39 per share compared to $4.90 per share in 2023. “American Water once again successfully executed on its guidance and plan, including industry-leading earnings and dividend growth in 2024. We invested $3.3 billion in regulated operations, led by infrastructure renewal, and t.

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American Water Continues Partnership with Scholarship America®

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Published: February 18, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it is continuing its partnership with Scholarship America® and accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program. Awards totaling $100,000 will be distributed nationwide to students within America Water's national footprint, continuing their education in a non-medical STEM or business-related field at an accredited four-year college or uni.

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American Water Works to Release Q4 Earnings: Here's What to Expect

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Published: February 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AWK's fourth-quarter results are expected to benefit from an expanding customer base and the implementation of new rates.

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California American Water Completes $560,000 Water Tank Rehabilitation in Monterey

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Published: February 12, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California American Water announced the completion of a $560,000 water storage tank rehabilitation project in Monterey. This investment in critical infrastructure, a tank with 80,000-gallon capacity, will help ensure continued safe, clean and reliable water service for customers and communities. The Aguajito Tank project included extensive improvements to enhance its long-term performance and resilience. These upgrades included interior and exterior coati.

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American Water Shares Convenient Ways for Customers to Pay their Water Bill

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Published: February 11, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., provides customers with five payment options to choose from and convenient services to help pay their water bill. Payment options: Pay Automatically – Save time and postage by enrolling in our Auto Pay program and your bill will be paid on time, every time. To enroll, log on to our online customer portal, MyWater. A $1.95 fee for online transactions may apply. Onlin.

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About American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)

IPO Date 2008-04-23
Website https://www.amwater.com
Industry Regulated Water
CEO John C. Griffith
Employees 6700

American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services to approximately 1,700 communities in 14 states serving approximately 3.4 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. It also provides water and wastewater services on various military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services. In addition, the company operates approximately 80 surface water treatment plants; 480 groundwater treatment plants; 160 wastewater treatment plants; 52,500 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes; 1,100 groundwater wells; 1,700 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,300 treated water storage facilities; and 76 dams. It serves approximately 14 million people with drinking water, wastewater, and other related services in 24 states. American Water Works Company, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.