American Water Works (AWK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$124.03 -1.17 (-0.93%)

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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

$138.56
11.71% Upside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for American Water Works, the average price target is $138.56. 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 11.71% from the current price of $124.03.

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 5/26/25 to 5/26/26	1 Month Ago 4/26/25 to 4/26/26	3 Months Ago 2/25/25 to 2/25/26	1 Year Ago 5/26/24 to 5/26/25
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)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	8 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	$138.56	$141.20	$140.89	$143.22
Forecasted Upside	11.71% Upside	6.50% Upside	5.07% Upside	-0.28% Downside
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	2.34	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	11.71% Upside	42.37% Upside	15.02% 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
5/21/2026	Bank of America 4 of 5 stars	Ross Fowler Not Rated	Lower Target	Neutral	$147.00 ➝ $134.00	+9.48%
5/7/2026	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Gregg Orrill Not Rated	Lower Target	Neutral	$149.00 ➝ $137.00	+9.28%
4/21/2026	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars		Set Target		$131.00	-1.86%
4/21/2026	Truist Financial 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	Initiated Coverage	Hold	$137.00	+2.64%
4/20/2026	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	$122.00 ➝ $124.00	-5.73%
3/27/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C)
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%
10/28/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Anthony Crowdell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$145.00	+4.98%
10/16/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$155.00	+8.81%
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%
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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%
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%
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

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American Water Works
Bull Case

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

The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.895, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders and indicating financial stability.
American Water Works Company, Inc. reported a revenue increase of 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year, showcasing growth in its core business operations.
The current stock price is around $137, which is within the target range set by several analysts, suggesting potential for stability and growth.
Analysts have given the stock an average rating of "Hold," indicating that it is viewed as a stable investment with potential for steady returns.
The company has a solid return on equity of 10.20%, which is a measure of profitability that indicates how effectively it is using shareholders' equity to generate earnings.

American Water Works
Bear Case

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

The company missed earnings expectations by $0.09, which may raise concerns about its ability to meet future financial targets.
One analyst has issued a "Sell" rating, suggesting that there are concerns about the stock's future performance.
Despite revenue growth, the net margin of 21.17% indicates that there may be challenges in controlling costs and maximizing profitability.
With a dividend payout ratio of 58.69%, there may be limited room for future dividend increases, which could affect income-focused investors.
Recent target price adjustments by analysts indicate a cautious outlook, with some lowering their expectations for the stock's performance.

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 $138.56, with a high forecast of $160.00 and a low forecast of $124.00.

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Water Works in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 upside of 11.71% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

American Water Works has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company 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 2.34. 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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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

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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?

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Bull Case

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