About American Water (NYSE:AWK)
American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States and Canada. It offers water and wastewater services to approximately 1,600 communities in 16 states. The company operates approximately 72 surface water treatment plants; 527 groundwater treatment plants; 8 combined treatment plants; 127 wastewater treatment plants; 50,382 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes; 1,103 groundwater wells; 1,428 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,313 treated water storage facilities; and 80 dams. It also undertakes contracts with the United States government to provide water and wastewater services on various military bases; and municipal, commercial, and industrial customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as provide other related services. In addition, the company provides warranty-type services to homeowners and smaller commercial customers to protect against the cost of repairing broken or leaking water pipes or clogged or blocked sewer pipes, interior electric lines, heating and cooling systems, and water heaters, as well as power surge protection and other related services; and water sourcing, transfer services, pipeline construction, and water storage solutions for natural gas exploration and production companies. Further, it supplies water to public fire hydrants for firefighting purposes, and private fire customers for use in fire suppression systems in office buildings and other facilities, as well as to other water utilities and community water systems. The company serves approximately 15 million people with drinking water, wastewater, and other water-related services in 46 states; the District of Columbia; and Ontario, Canada. The company was founded in 1886 and is based in Voorhees, New Jersey.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Water supply
Sub-IndustryWater Utilities
SectorUtilities
SymbolNYSE:AWK
CUSIP03042010
Phone856-346-8200
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.21%
Current Ratio0.31%
Quick Ratio0.29%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio27.70
Forward P/E Ratio25.67
P/E Growth3.44
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.36 billion
Price / Sales4.45
Cash Flow$5.7903 per share
Price / Cash14.45
Book Value$30.19 per share
Price / Book2.77
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.03
Net Income$426 million
Net Margins12.69%
Return on Equity10.03%
Return on Assets2.83%
Miscellaneous
Employees6,900
Outstanding Shares178,550,000
American Water (NYSE:AWK) Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Water's stock symbol?
American Water trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AWK."
How often does American Water pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for American Water?
American Water announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, April 20th. Investors of record on Friday, May 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.455 per share on Friday, June 1st. This represents a $1.82 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.18%. This is an increase from American Water's previous quarterly dividend of $0.42. View American Water's Dividend History.
How were American Water's earnings last quarter?
American Water (NYSE:AWK) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 20th. The utilities provider reported $0.69 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.03. The utilities provider earned $821 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $843.36 million. American Water had a net margin of 12.69% and a return on equity of 10.03%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.57 earnings per share. View American Water's Earnings History.
When is American Water's next earnings date?
What guidance has American Water issued on next quarter's earnings?
American Water updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 20th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $3.22-3.32 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $3.28.
What price target have analysts set for AWK?
10 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for American Water's stock. Their forecasts range from $80.15 to $105.00. On average, they expect American Water's stock price to reach $88.7688 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for American Water.
Who are some of American Water's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to American Water include Sabesp (SBS), Aqua America (WTR), American States Water (AWR), California Water Service Group (CWT), SJW Group (SJW), Connecticut Water Service (CTWS), Middlesex Water (MSEX), The York Water (YORW), AquaVenture (WAAS), Artesian Resources (ARTNA), Cadiz (CDZI), Pure Cycle (PCYO), Consolidated Water (CWCO) and Global Water Resources (GWRS).
Who are American Water's key executives?
American Water's management team includes the folowing people:
- Ms. Susan N. Story, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 58)
- Ms. Linda G. Sullivan, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 54)
- Mr. Walter J. Lynch, Exec. VP & COO (Age 55)
- Mr. Michael A. Sgro Esq., Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 59)
- Mr. Loyd Warnock, Sr. VP of External Affairs & Bus. Devel. (Age 58)
Has American Water been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about AWK stock has trended somewhat positive on Monday, according to Accern. Accern ranks the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. American Water earned a daily sentiment score of 0.07 on Accern's scale. They also gave news coverage about the utilities provider an impact score of 47.22 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next several days.
How do I buy shares of American Water?
Shares of AWK can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is American Water's stock price today?
One share of AWK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $83.67.
How big of a company is American Water?
American Water has a market capitalization of $14.94 billion and generates $3.36 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $426 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.03 on an earnings per share basis. American Water employs 6,900 workers across the globe.
How can I contact American Water?
American Water's mailing address is 1025 LAUREL OAK ROAD, VOORHEES NJ, 08043. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at 856-346-8200 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for American Water (AWK)
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American Water (NYSE:AWK) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
10 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for American Water in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $88.7688, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 6.09%. The high price target for AWK is $105.00 and the low price target for AWK is $80.15. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.50 | 2.40 | 2.13 | 2.38 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
5 Hold Rating(s)
5 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
6 Hold Rating(s)
4 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
7 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
5 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $88.7688 | $88.3071 | $93.00 | $86.00 |
| Price Target Upside: | 6.09% upside | 10.18% upside | 8.52% upside | 1.97% downside |
American Water (NYSE:AWK) Consensus Price Target History
American Water (NYSE:AWK) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/23/2016 forward)
American Water (NYSE:AWK) Dividend Information
American Water pays an annual dividend of $1.66 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.98%. AWK's next quarterly dividend payment will be made on Friday, June 1. The company has grown its dividend for the last 9 consecutive years and is increasing its dividend by an average of 10.20% each year. American Water pays out 54.79% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Next Dividend: | 6/1/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.66 |
| Dividend Yield: | 1.98% |
| Dividend Growth: | 10.20% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 54.79% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
50.92% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
47.29% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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| Track Record: | 9 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
American Water (NYSE:AWK) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 4/20/2018 | quarterly | $0.4550 | 2.18% | | 5/11/2018 | 6/1/2018 |
| 12/8/2017 | quarterly | $0.4150 | 1.8% | 2/6/2018 | 2/7/2018 | 3/1/2018 |
| 10/31/2017 | quarterly | $0.4150 | 1.9% | 11/9/2017 | 11/10/2017 | 12/1/2017 |
| 7/28/2017 | quarterly | $0.4150 | 2.05% | 8/7/2017 | 8/9/2017 | 9/1/2017 |
| 4/21/2017 | quarterly | $0.4150 | 2.06% | 5/3/2017 | 5/5/2017 | 6/1/2017 |
| 12/9/2016 | quarterly | $0.3750 | 2.03% | 2/3/2017 | 2/7/2017 | 3/1/2017 |
| 10/28/2016 | quarterly | $0.3750 | 2.03% | 11/7/2016 | 11/9/2016 | 12/1/2016 |
| 7/29/2016 | quarterly | $0.3750 | 1.81% | 8/4/2016 | 8/8/2016 | 9/1/2016 |
| 4/22/2016 | quarterly | $0.3750 | 2.12% | 5/5/2016 | 5/9/2016 | 6/1/2016 |
| 12/11/2015 | quarterly | $0.34 | 2.4% | 2/4/2016 | 2/8/2016 | 3/1/2016 |
| 10/30/2015 | quarterly | $0.34 | 2.37% | 11/5/2015 | 11/9/2015 | 12/1/2015 |
| 7/24/2015 | quarterly | $0.34 | 2.64% | 8/6/2015 | 8/10/2015 | 9/1/2015 |
| 4/28/2015 | quarterly | $0.34 | 2.47% | 5/7/2015 | 5/11/2015 | 6/1/2015 |
| 12/12/2014 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.4% | 2/5/2015 | 2/9/2015 | 3/2/2015 |
| 9/19/2014 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.54% | 11/6/2014 | 11/10/2014 | 12/1/2014 |
| 7/30/2014 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.6% | 8/7/2014 | 8/11/2014 | 9/2/2014 |
| 4/29/2014 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.72% | 5/8/2014 | 5/12/2014 | 6/2/2014 |
| 12/13/2013 | quarterly | $0.28 | 2.73% | 1/30/2014 | 2/3/2014 | 3/3/2014 |
| 9/27/2013 | quarterly | $0.28 | 2.71% | 11/13/2013 | 11/15/2013 | 12/2/2013 |
| 7/30/2013 | quarterly | $0.28 | 2.62% | 8/15/2013 | 8/19/2013 | 9/3/2013 |
| 5/7/2013 | quarterly | $0.28 | 2.67% | 5/22/2013 | 5/24/2013 | 6/3/2013 |
| 5/6/2013 | quarterly | $0.28 | | | 5/24/2013 | 6/8/2013 |
| 12/9/2012 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.65% | 12/18/2012 | 12/20/2012 | 12/28/2012 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
American Water (NYSE AWK) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 0.35%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 84.89%
American Water (NYSE AWK) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 11/14/2017 | Loyd A Warnock | SVP | Sell | 193 | $90.47 | $17,460.71 | 6,862 |  |
| 11/8/2017 | Deborah A Degillio | Insider | Sell | 822 | $89.75 | $73,774.50 | 3,659 | |
| 11/7/2017 | Michael A. Sgro | EVP | Sell | 841 | $90.03 | $75,715.23 | | |
| 11/7/2017 | Walter Lynch | COO | Sell | 5,000 | $89.95 | $449,750.00 | 97,667 | |
| 11/6/2017 | Susan N. Story | Insider | Buy | 60 | $88.92 | $5,335.20 | | |
| 8/28/2017 | Walter Lynch | COO | Sell | 3,335 | $82.05 | $273,636.75 | 94,702 | |
| 8/21/2017 | Walter Lynch | COO | Sell | 15,169 | $82.00 | $1,243,858.00 | 111,171 | |
| 5/18/2017 | Loyd A Warnock | SVP | Sell | 1,263 | $75.21 | $94,990.23 | 7,055 | |
| 5/17/2017 | Loyd A. Warnock | SVP | Sell | 2,236 | $75.73 | $169,332.28 | | |
| 3/2/2017 | Mark F Strauss | SVP | Sell | 13,011 | $77.57 | $1,009,263.27 | 48,135 | |
| 2/27/2017 | Martha Clark Goss | Director | Sell | 62 | $76.27 | $4,728.74 | | |
| 11/28/2016 | Susan N. Story | Insider | Buy | 39 | $74.90 | $2,921.10 | | |
| 8/19/2016 | Walter Lynch | COO | Sell | 6,514 | $76.43 | $497,865.02 | 91,389 | |
| 8/17/2016 | Mark F. Strauss | SVP | Sell | 15,467 | $76.08 | $1,176,729.36 | | |
| 8/17/2016 | Walter Lynch | COO | Sell | 10,000 | $76.00 | $760,000.00 | | |
| 5/17/2016 | Deborah A Degillio | VP | Sell | 1,866 | $74.30 | $138,643.80 | 3,145 | |
| 5/16/2016 | Walter Lynch | COO | Sell | 10,000 | $75.20 | $752,000.00 | 94,764 | |
| 5/10/2016 | Loyd A Warnock | SVP | Sell | 483 | $74.48 | $35,973.84 | 8,403 | |
| 5/10/2016 | Walter Lynch | COO | Sell | 37,995 | $74.39 | $2,826,448.05 | 102,759 | |
| 5/9/2016 | Walter Lynch | COO | Sell | 27,995 | $74.36 | $2,081,708.20 | 102,759 | |
| 3/11/2016 | Sharon Cameron | Insider | Sell | 4,669 | $68.75 | $320,993.75 | 17,036 | |
| 3/11/2016 | Walter Lynch | COO | Sell | 10,000 | $68.20 | $682,000.00 | 94,764 | |
| 3/8/2016 | Deborah A Degillio | VP | Sell | 2,334 | $68.37 | $159,575.58 | 2,630 | |
| 3/8/2016 | Sharon Cameron | Insider | Sell | 4,670 | $68.00 | $317,560.00 | 17,037 | |
| 3/8/2016 | Walter Lynch | COO | Sell | 20,000 | $68.25 | $1,365,000.00 | 104,764 | |
| 3/4/2016 | Mark F Strauss | SVP | Sell | 17,422 | $67.53 | $1,176,507.66 | 49,149 | |
| 3/4/2016 | Michael A Sgro | EVP | Sell | 3,008 | $67.48 | $202,979.84 | 4,618 | |
| 11/20/2015 | Walter Lynch | COO | Sell | 10,000 | $57.50 | $575,000.00 | 72,882 | |
| 11/11/2015 | Walter Lynch | COO | Sell | 30,000 | $56.17 | $1,685,100.00 | 72,458 | |
| 11/10/2015 | Loyd A. Warnock | SVP | Sell | 3,970 | $56.39 | $223,868.30 | 7,702 | |
| 8/24/2015 | Paul J. Evanson | Director | Buy | 4,100 | $52.74 | $216,234.00 | 21,570 | |
| 8/21/2015 | Walter Lynch | insider | Sell | 20,000 | $54.02 | $1,080,400.00 | 72,341 | |
| 5/22/2015 | Kathy L Pape | Insider | Sell | 4,970 | $52.91 | $262,962.70 | | |
| 5/19/2015 | Mark F Strauss | SVP | Sell | 9,280 | $53.58 | $497,222.40 | | |
| 3/3/2015 | Walter Lynch | Insider | Sell | 10,000 | $53.50 | $535,000.00 | | |
| 11/19/2014 | Kellye L Walker | SVP | Sell | 3,601 | $52.40 | $188,692.40 | | |
| 11/13/2014 | Kathy L Pape | Insider | Sell | 11,319 | $51.88 | $587,229.72 | | |
| 11/13/2014 | Kellye L Walker | SVP | Sell | 12,100 | $52.21 | $631,741.00 | | |
| 11/12/2014 | Edward Vallejo | VP | Sell | 5,074 | $52.34 | $265,573.16 | | |
| 8/20/2014 | George Mackenzie | Director | Sell | 1,000 | $49.89 | $49,890.00 | | |
| 8/19/2014 | Walter Lynch | Insider | Sell | 5,414 | $50.10 | $271,241.40 | | |
| 8/18/2014 | Richard R Grigg | Director | Sell | 1,981 | $49.83 | $98,713.23 | | |
| 8/13/2014 | William J Marrazzo | Director | Sell | 5,660 | $48.30 | $273,378.00 | | |
| 8/12/2014 | Martha Clark Goss | Director | Sell | 2,565 | $48.25 | $123,761.25 | | |
| 5/23/2014 | Walter Lynch | Insider | Sell | 5,000 | $47.50 | $237,500.00 | | |
| 5/20/2014 | Mark Strauss | SVP | Sell | 12,000 | $46.77 | $561,240.00 | 23,592 | |
| 5/14/2014 | Walter Lynch | Insider | Sell | 5,000 | $47.10 | $235,500.00 | 58,644 | |
| 3/14/2014 | Walter Lynch | Insider | Sell | 15,000 | $45.02 | $675,300.00 | 58,644 | |
| 3/13/2014 | Mark Chesla | VP | Sell | 13,240 | $44.91 | $594,608.40 | 11,567 | |
| 3/10/2014 | Maureen Duffy | VP | Sell | 2,921 | $44.35 | $129,546.35 | 4,200 | |
| 3/10/2014 | Walter Lynch | Insider | Sell | 5,000 | $44.50 | $222,500.00 | 58,645 | |
| 3/5/2014 | Paul Evanson | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $44.49 | $222,450.00 | 13,802 | |
| 3/4/2014 | Sharon Cameron | Insider | Sell | 5,788 | $44.47 | $257,392.36 | 9,481 | |
| 3/4/2014 | William Rogers | VP | Sell | 7,665 | $44.47 | $340,862.55 | 3,941 | |
| 3/3/2014 | John Bigelow | SVP | Sell | 29,664 | $44.15 | $1,309,665.60 | 23,164 | |
| 5/17/2013 | Nick Orlando Rowe | SVP | Sell | 7,070 | $42.64 | $301,464.80 | | |
| 5/15/2013 | Walter Lynch | Insider | Sell | 5,000 | $42.75 | $213,750.00 | | |
| 5/13/2013 | Kathy L Pape | Insider | Sell | 26,263 | $41.77 | $1,097,005.51 | | |
| 3/11/2013 | Kellye L Walker | SVP | Sell | 16,462 | $40.20 | $661,772.40 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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