American Water Works (AWK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$139.44 +2.04 (+1.48%)

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American Water Works - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
8

Buy
1

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for American Water Works in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 10 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for AWK.

Consensus Price Target

$138.78
-0.47% Downside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for American Water Works, the average price target is $138.78. The highest price target for AWK is $155.00, while the lowest price target for AWK is $124.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.47% from the current price of $139.44.

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 9/3/25 to 9/3/26	1 Month Ago 8/4/25 to 8/4/26	3 Months Ago 6/5/25 to 6/5/26	1 Year Ago 9/3/24 to 9/3/25
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)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$138.78	$140.90	$138.11	$143.30
Forecasted Upside	-0.47% Downside	5.02% Upside	10.82% Upside	1.90% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Reduce

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	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.00	2.36	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-0.47% Downside	64.69% Upside	14.18% 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
8/4/2026	Truist Financial 3 of 5 stars	Richard Sunderland Not Rated	Set Target		$139.00	+6.65%
7/31/2026	Mizuho 3 of 5 stars	Anthony Crowdell 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral	$130.00 ➝ $140.00	+2.96%
7/16/2026	Bank of America 4 of 5 stars	Ross Fowler Not Rated	Reiterated Rating	Neutral
7/15/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Nicholas Campanella Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Underweight	$124.00 ➝ $130.00	-1.20%
7/8/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jeremy Tonet Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$138.00 ➝ $147.00	+9.21%
7/2/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Gregg Orrill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$140.00 ➝ $150.00	+13.85%
6/24/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C)
4/21/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$131.00	-1.86%
11/5/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Julien Dumoulin-Smith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Hold	$114.00 ➝ $124.00	-3.12%
10/16/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$155.00	+8.81%
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8/14/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Eade Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$155.00 ➝ $160.00	+11.37%
5/2/2025	Evercore 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%
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%
9/18/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Steve Fleishman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold

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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 Friday, August 28, 2026. 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 company reported earnings per share of $1.61 for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
American Water Works Company, Inc. has a solid revenue growth of 6.2% year-over-year, suggesting a positive trend in its business operations and market demand.
The current stock price is around $138.78, which reflects a stable valuation in the utilities sector, making it an attractive option for investors seeking reliable returns.
With a net margin of 21.35%, the company demonstrates effective cost management and profitability, which can lead to higher dividends and reinvestment opportunities.
The company has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.895, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 2.6%, providing investors with a steady income stream.

American Water Works
Bear Case

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

The company's payout ratio is currently at 62.05%, which may indicate that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, potentially limiting funds available for reinvestment.
Despite recent upgrades, the stock has received mixed ratings from analysts, with one "Buy," eight "Hold," and one "Sell," suggesting uncertainty in its future performance.
Analysts have set a consensus price target of $138.78, which may limit upside potential for investors looking for significant capital appreciation.
Market volatility in the utilities sector can impact stock performance, and any regulatory changes could pose risks to the company's operations and profitability.
While the company has shown revenue growth, it may face challenges in maintaining this momentum in a competitive market, which could affect future earnings.

AWK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for American Water Works is $138.78, with a high forecast of $155.00 and a low forecast of $124.00.

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Water Works in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" AWK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AWK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, American Water Works's stock has a predicted downside of -0.47% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

American Water Works has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Truist Financial, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like American Water Works less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for American Water Works is 2.00 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.36. 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 (2026)

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AWK Analyst Recommendations By Month

AWK Price Targets by Month

American Water Works Stock vs. The Competition

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Bull Case

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American Water Works (AWK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

American Water Works - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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

What is American Water Works' forecast for 2026?

Should I buy or sell American Water Works stock right now?

Does American Water Works's stock price have much downside?

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American Water Works
Bull Case

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