American Water Works (AWK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$137.05 +2.00 (+1.48%)

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American Water Works - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Reduce

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
5

Buy
1

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for American Water Works in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 8 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for AWK.

Consensus Price Target

$141.13
3.00% Upside

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for American Water Works, the average price target is $141.13. The highest price target for AWK is $160.00, while the lowest price target for AWK is $124.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.00% from the current price of $137.02.

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 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 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.

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AWK Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 9/23/24 to 9/23/25	1 Month Ago 8/24/24 to 8/24/25	3 Months Ago 6/25/24 to 6/25/25	1 Year Ago 9/24/23 to 9/23/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$141.13	$143.30	$143.22	$140.29
Forecasted Upside	3.00% Upside	-1.82% Downside	2.21% Upside	-4.90% Downside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Reduce	Hold

AWK Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

AWK Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

American Water Works Stock vs. The Competition

Type	American Water Works	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	1.88	2.48	2.53
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	4.47% Upside	15.82% Upside	11.33% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AWK News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
8/14/2025	Argus 4 of 5 stars	John Eade 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Buy	$155.00 ➝ $160.00	+11.37%
8/12/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Gregg Orrill Not Rated	Lower Target	Neutral	$156.00 ➝ $151.00	+6.09%
8/1/2025	Mizuho 3 of 5 stars	Anthony Crowdell Not Rated	Boost Target	Neutral	$148.00 ➝ $149.00	+2.36%
8/1/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jonathan Reeder Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight	$147.00 ➝ $141.00	-2.04%
7/10/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	N. Campanella Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underweight	$138.00 ➝ $128.00	-10.22%
5/2/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Durgesh Chopra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	In-Line	$139.00 ➝ $148.00	+1.37%
1/28/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Richard Sunderland Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$147.00 ➝ $128.00	+1.01%
10/7/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Underperform	$124.00	-11.78%
9/20/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Underperform	$140.00	-6.12%
9/19/2024	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$164.00 ➝ $164.00	+11.22%
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9/18/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	S. Fleishman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
10/9/2023	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$147.00 ➝ $126.00	+5.28%

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Should I Buy American Water Works Stock? AWK Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these American Water Works pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

American Water Works
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in American Water Works Company, Inc.:

The current stock price is around $135, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the utilities sector.
American Water Works Company, Inc. has shown strong revenue growth, with a reported increase of over 11% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating robust demand for its services.
The company has a solid dividend yield of approximately 2.4%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is particularly attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
Analysts have a consensus target price of around $143.30, suggesting potential upside for investors if the stock approaches this target.
With a return on equity of over 10%, American Water Works Company, Inc. demonstrates effective management and profitability, which can be appealing to investors seeking reliable companies.

American Water Works
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in American Water Works Company, Inc. for these reasons:

Recent analyst ratings have been mixed, with several firms downgrading their target prices, indicating a cautious outlook on the stock's performance.
The company missed earnings expectations in its latest quarterly report, which could raise concerns about its ability to meet future financial targets.
American Water Works Company, Inc. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio, which may pose risks in terms of financial stability and flexibility, especially in a rising interest rate environment.
With a price-to-earnings ratio above 24, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to its peers, which could deter value-focused investors.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties can impact utility stocks, including American Water Works Company, Inc., making them susceptible to broader market trends.

AWK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for American Water Works is $141.13, with a high forecast of $160.00 and a low forecast of $124.00.
: 8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Water Works in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" AWK shares.
: According to analysts, American Water Works's stock has a predicted upside of 3.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: American Water Works has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, Mizuho, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like American Water Works less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for American Water Works is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how AWK compares to other companies.

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American Water Works (AWK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

American Water Works - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

AWK Analyst Ratings Over Time

AWK Analyst Recommendations By Month

AWK Price Targets by Month

American Water Works Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy American Water Works Stock? AWK Pros and Cons Explained

American Water Works
Bull Case

American Water Works
Bear Case

AWK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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American Water Works (AWK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

American Water Works - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

AWK Analyst Ratings Over Time

AWK Analyst Recommendations By Month

AWK Price Targets by Month

American Water Works Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy American Water Works Stock? AWK Pros and Cons Explained

American Water Works Bull Case

American Water Works Bear Case

AWK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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American Water Works
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