AWKUtilities · Utilities - Regulated WaterThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering American Water Works Co., Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $142 — -5.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 37 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the lower half.
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
Revisions (78): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Growth (25): 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 −5.1% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $130 → $127 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $162 → $153 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $156 → $162 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $139 → $138 |
| 31 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | $130 → $140 |
| 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 | — |
| 2 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $140 → $150 |
| 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 | — |
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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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, American Water Works Co., Inc. returned +20.0% against +14.8% 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.
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Higher than 37% of US stocks
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Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 83% 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 $29.2B and an enterprise value of $45.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $5.3B. The latest quarter grew 4.1% 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: 25.3×; forward P/E: 22.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.44%, paying out 60% 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. | $29.2B | 37 |
| WTRGEssential Utilities, Inc. | $12.5B | 30 |
| AWRAmerican States Water Co. | $3.4B | 89 |
| CWTCalifornia Water Service Group | $3.1B | 40 |
| HTOH2O America | $2.9B | 24 |
| ATOAtmos Energy Corp.* | $28.7B | 38 |
| CNPCenterPoint Energy, Inc.* | $28.0B | 42 |
* Nearest Utilities names by size — few utilities - regulated water companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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West Virginia American Water announced an $850,000 infrastructure investment project on Old Route 38 in Fayetteville, West Virginia.
Why it matters — The announcement provides an update on a local infrastructure investment by an American Water subsidiary.
West Virginia American Water announced a $700,000 infrastructure investment project on McKell Avenue in Glen Jean.
Why it matters — The announcement describes an infrastructure investment by a subsidiary relevant to American Water Works watchers.
California American Water is investing approximately $1.68 million to rehabilitate the Isleton 3B Well. The work is intended to strengthen local water-system reliability and extend the life of infrastructure serving Isleton customers.
Why it matters — The investment highlights California American Water’s infrastructure work to support the reliability of a water system serving its customers.
American Water Works reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.00 per share, up from $1.89 a year earlier. It narrowed its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $6.07–$6.12, the top half of its prior guidance range.
Why it matters — AWK watchers may note the year-over-year earnings increase and the updated full-year outlook.
American Water's third-quarter earnings missed estimates as rising costs offset revenue growth. Rate hikes, acquisitions, and higher investments were cited as supporting its outlook.
Why it matters — AWK watchers may weigh the earnings miss and cost pressure against the factors supporting the company's outlook.
The 13 Wall Street analysts covering American Water Works Co., Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $142, with estimates ranging from $125 to $155. 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. 37 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, American Water Works Co., Inc. ranks 37 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 Revisions (78 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies -5.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks American Water Works Co., Inc. 37 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 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: $125 to $155 over the next 12 months.
American Water Works Co., Inc. returned +20.0% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 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, 4 Nov 2026): "West Virginia American Water Announces $850,000 Infrastructure Investment Project on Old Route 38". West Virginia American Water announced an $850,000 infrastructure investment project on Old Route 38 in Fayetteville, West Virginia.
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
