AWKUtilities · Utilities - Regulated WaterThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering American Water Works Co., Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $140 — +6.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 34 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores American Water Works Co., Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (83): The share price has been relatively steady.
Growth (32): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (8): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AWK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +6.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $156 → $162 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $139 → $138 |
| 31 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | $130 → $140 |
| 31 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 15 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $124 → $130 |
| 15 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 8 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $138 → $147 |
| 8 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 2 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $140 → $150 |
| 2 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 29 May 2026 | UBS | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 21 May 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Truist Securities | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 12 Jan 2026 | B of A Securities | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AWK appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, American Water Works Co., Inc. returned −4.4% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 33% of US stocks
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Higher than 42% of US stocks
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Higher than 78% of US stocks
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Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
American Water Works Co., Inc. has a market value of $25.8B and an enterprise value of $41.7B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $5.3B. The latest quarter grew 6.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.1B, a 21.3% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.77.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$1.2B, after $3.4B of capital spending.
American Water Works Co., Inc. spent $658.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 22.5×; forward P/E: 19.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.75%, paying out 59% of earnings.
American Water Works Co., Inc. employs 7,000 people — $755K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| AWKAmerican Water Works Co., Inc. | $25.8B | 34 |
| WTRGEssential Utilities, Inc. | $11.3B | 31 |
| AWRAmerican States Water Co. | $3.2B | 80 |
| CWTCalifornia Water Service Group | $2.7B | 42 |
| HTOH2O America | $2.3B | 21 |
| PPLPPL Corp.* | $26.1B | 46 |
| CNPCenterPoint Energy, Inc.* | $26.1B | 40 |
* Nearest Utilities names by size — few utilities - regulated water companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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American Water announced leadership changes for its Missouri and Illinois subsidiaries.
Why it matters — AWK watchers may note changes in leadership at the company's Missouri and Illinois subsidiaries.
Illinois American Water employees participate each year in the company’s AmerICANs In Action! program, joining local organizations to strengthen communities across Illinois.
Why it matters — The item describes community involvement by an Illinois American Water subsidiary, relevant to AWK watchers tracking the company’s local engagement.
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic nonprofit established by American Water, will be represented at The Women Who Lead Forum on October 13, 2026, in New York City.
Why it matters — The forum appearance highlights the charitable foundation associated with American Water (AWK) and its participation in philanthropy discussions.
Iowa American Water and River Bend Food Bank celebrated their ongoing partnership with a check presentation recognizing a $20,000 American Water Charitable Foundation State Strategic Impact grant. The grant supports the food bank’s All Hands on Deck program, which provides nutritious food to people experiencing food insecurity across the region.
Why it matters — The grant and employee volunteer efforts highlight American Water’s community support and hunger-relief activities in Iowa.
The American Water Charitable Foundation and Iowa American Water awarded a $10,000 Workforce Readiness grant to North Scott Community School District’s Regional Innovation Center in Eldridge, Iowa. The district said North Scott High School and its Robotics and LEGO League teams are grateful for the grant.
Why it matters — The grant is a community investment by a philanthropic foundation established by American Water, with Iowa American Water participating.
The 13 Wall Street analysts covering American Water Works Co., Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $140, with estimates ranging from $128 to $162. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 13 analysts covering American Water Works Co., Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks American Water Works Co., Inc. 34 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, American Water Works Co., Inc. ranks 34 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (83 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +6.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks American Water Works Co., Inc. 34 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering American Water Works Co., Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AWK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $128 to $162 over the next 12 months.
American Water Works Co., Inc. returned -4.4% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
American Water Works Company, Inc. is a regulated water and wastewater utility company that provides essential drinking water, wastewater treatment, and related services across the United States.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 14 Oct 2026): "American Water Announces Leadership Changes in Missouri and Illinois". American Water announced leadership changes for its Missouri and Illinois subsidiaries.
American Water Works Company, Inc. is a regulated water and wastewater utility company that provides essential drinking water, wastewater treatment, and related services across the United States. Through its subsidiaries, American Water serves residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, public authority, and military customers, operating a broad network of treatment plants, pipelines, and distribution systems. The company focuses on the delivery, storage, and management of water resources, as well as the collection and treatment of wastewater, making it a core provider of critical infrastructure services. Its business is centered on regulated operations and long-term service contracts, which support communities, public institutions, and government installations. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, American Water Works Company, Inc. is recognized as a major participant in the U.S. water utility market.
CEO Mr. John C. Griffith · 7,000 employees · United States · https://www.amwater.com
