American Water Works (AWK) News Today

American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) is seeing its stock move on a mix of recognition, analyst updates and operational developments.

• Positive Sentiment: Named on TIME’s America’s Best Mid-Size Companies 2025 list, recognizing strong employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability transparency. TIME’s America’s Best Mid-Size Companies 2025 List
• Positive Sentiment: UBS lifted its price target on AWK from $154 to $156 (9.7% upside) while maintaining a neutral rating, signaling confidence in the company’s outlook. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Pennsylvania American Water announced that statewide drought watches have been lifted, allowing customers to resume regular nonessential water use and supporting higher water consumption. Drought Watch Lifted
• Neutral Sentiment: Preview ahead of Q2 earnings provides context on expected revenue and margin trends but contains no fresh results. Earnings Preview
• Neutral Sentiment: Second quarter conference call scheduled for July 31, 2025, giving investors a date to hear management’s detailed commentary. Conference Call Announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Kanawha Falls Public Service District will not sign an operating agreement with West Virginia American Water, limiting potential service expansion in that market. Operating Agreement Refusal
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays cut its price target on AWK from $138 to $128 and moved to an underweight rating, implying roughly 10% downside pressure. Price Target Cut