NYSE:AWK American Water Works (AWK) Stock Price, News & Analysis $141.70 +1.60 (+1.14%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$140.48▼$142.3650-Day Range$124.11▼$142.5852-Week Range$113.34▼$151.22Volume645,034 shsAverage Volume1.31 million shsMarket Capitalization$27.61 billionP/E Ratio28.74Dividend Yield2.16%Price Target$141.80 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get American Water Works alerts: Email Address American Water Works MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.1% Upside$141.80 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.99% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability1.99Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.70Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth8.40%From $5.24 to $5.68 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.55 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector14th out of 90 stocksWater Supply Industry1st out of 12 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAmerican Water Works has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmerican Water Works has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about American Water Works' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.99% of the outstanding shares of American Water Works have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAmerican Water Works has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in American Water Works has recently increased by 3.74%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAmerican Water Works pays a meaningful dividend of 2.15%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAmerican Water Works has been increasing its dividend for 17 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of American Water Works is 62.07%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, American Water Works will have a dividend payout ratio of 53.87% next year. This indicates that American Water Works will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about American Water Works' dividend. Previous Next 4.3 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAmerican Water Works has received a 64.32% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Scarce natural resources" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Drinking water distribution services", "Drinking water treatment services", and "Wastewater treatment services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for American Water Works is 1.99. Previous Next 3.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmerican Water Works has a news sentiment score of 0.70. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.40 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for American Water Works this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.Search Interest13 people have searched for AWK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 160% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows7 people have added American Water Works to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 250% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, American Water Works insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.08% of the stock of American Water Works is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions86.58% of the stock of American Water Works is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about American Water Works' insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for American Water Works are expected to grow by 8.40% in the coming year, from $5.24 to $5.68 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Water Works is 28.74, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.95.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of American Water Works is 28.74, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 91.84.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAmerican Water Works has a PEG Ratio of 3.40. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAmerican Water Works has a P/B Ratio of 2.82. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about American Water Works' valuation and earnings. 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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 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; 540 groundwater treatment plants; 175 wastewater treatment plants; 53,700 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes; 1,200 groundwater wells; 1,700 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,100 treated water storage facilities; and 74 dams. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.Read More AWK Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AWK Stock News HeadlinesJuly 26 at 2:36 AM | yahoo.com‘All they want is accessible clean water’: Customers express concerns over IL American Water rate hike at final forumJuly 25 at 4:34 PM | finance.yahoo.comHere's How Much You'd Have If You Invested $1000 in American Water Works a Decade AgoJuly 26, 2024 | Unstoppable Prosperity (Ad)“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 special FREE Gifts during the event.July 24 at 7:39 AM | businesswire.comPennsylvania American Water Receives Rate Order from Pennsylvania Public Utility CommissionJuly 24 at 7:39 AM | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK) is favoured by institutional owners who hold 89% of the companyJuly 23 at 9:36 PM | marketwatch.comAmerican Water Works Co. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitorsJuly 23 at 4:35 PM | finance.yahoo.comUtilities—Regulated Water (Industry) (^YH20720010)July 22, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comJ.P. Morgan Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on American Water (AWK)July 26, 2024 | Unstoppable Prosperity (Ad)“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 special FREE Gifts during the event.July 19, 2024 | businesswire.comAmerican Water Provides Wills for First Responders, Pro Bono Will Preparation Service with Inaugural Event in NorristownJuly 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK) Declines By 8.3%July 17, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAmerican Water Works: Attractively Valued Yet Not Fully Appreciated By The MarketJuly 11, 2024 | insidermonkey.comReasons to Invest in American Water Works Company (AWK)July 2, 2024 | businesswire.comPennsylvania American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation Provide Nearly $2 Million in Statewide Support to Communities in 2023July 1, 2024 | investorplace.comThe 3 Best Water Stocks to Buy in July 2024June 25, 2024 | businesswire.comNew Jersey American Water Completes Acquisition of Salem City Water and Wastewater SystemsJune 22, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Water Stocks to Buy Now: June 2024June 21, 2024 | businesswire.comPennsylvania American Water Applies for East Dunkard Water Authority Acquisition ApprovalSee More Headlines Receive AWK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for American Water Works and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/02/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/3 Dividend5/13/2024Dividend Payable6/03/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)7/31/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry Water supply Sub-IndustryWater Utilities Current SymbolNYSE:AWK CUSIP03042010 CIK1410636 Webwww.amwater.com Phone(856) 955-4001Fax856-346-8360Employees6,500Year Founded1886Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$141.80 High Stock Price Target$169.00 Low Stock Price Target$126.00 Potential Upside/Downside+1.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.93 Trailing P/E Ratio28.42 Forward P/E Ratio26.74 P/E Growth3.4Net Income$944 million Net Margins22.27% Pretax Margin28.42% Return on Equity9.74% Return on Assets3.18% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.26 Current Ratio0.85 Quick Ratio0.79 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.23 billion Price / Sales6.45 Cash Flow$8.33 per share Price / Cash Flow16.82 Book Value$50.32 per share Price / Book2.78Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares194,820,000Free Float194,667,000Market Cap$27.29 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.67 Social Links Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. M. Susan Hardwick (Age 61)President, CEO & Director Comp: $3.07MMr. John C. Griffith (Age 57)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.9MMs. Cheryl D. Norton (Age 58)Executive VP & COO Comp: $1.36MMr. James H. Gallegos (Age 63)Executive VP & General Counsel Comp: $1.36MMs. Melanie M. Kennedy (Age 49)Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer Comp: $949.48kMs. Melissa K. Wikle (Age 58)Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Nicholas Santillo Jr.C.P.P., Vice President of Digital Infrastructure & Security and Interim Head of Innovation & TechnologyMr. Aaron Musgrave CPAVice President of Investor RelationsMs. Maureen Duffy (Age 54)Senior Vice President of Communications & External Affairs Ms. Deborah A. Degillio (Age 52)Chief Customer Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCalifornia Water Service GroupNYSE:CWTAmerican States WaterNYSE:AWRSJW GroupNYSE:SJWMiddlesex WaterNASDAQ:MSEXYork WaterNASDAQ:YORWView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.Sold 988 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.018%Patten Group Inc.Sold 116 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.004%St. Johns Investment Management Company LLCBought 272 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.002%Checchi Capital Advisers LLCBought 522 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%Eagle Bay Advisors LLCBought 836 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AWK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AWK shares performed this year? American Water Works' stock was trading at $131.99 at the start of the year. Since then, AWK shares have increased by 7.4% and is now trading at $141.70. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were American Water Works' earnings last quarter? American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 2nd. The utilities provider reported $0.95 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.98 by $0.03. The company's revenue was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. What is Walter Lynch's approval rating as American Water Works' CEO? 9 employees have rated American Water Works Chief Executive Officer Walter Lynch on Glassdoor.com. Walter Lynch has an approval rating of 37% among the company's employees. This puts Walter Lynch in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. Who are American Water Works' major shareholders? American Water Works' top institutional investors include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.08%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.67%), M&G Plc (0.39%) and Raymond James & Associates (0.28%). Insiders that own company stock include Martha Clark Goss, Melanie M Kennedy, Michael Marberry, Walter Lynch, Melissa K Wikle, Maureen Duffy and Cheryl Norton. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of American Water Works? Shares of AWK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of American Water Works own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that American Water Works investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Alibaba Group (BABA), Home Depot (HD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Visa (V) and Walmart (WMT). This page (NYSE:AWK) was last updated on 7/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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