AWK

$138.23

Market ClosedAs of Mar 17, 8:00 PM UTC

American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States.

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Peer Comparison

Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$138.23
Potential Downside
17.1%
Whystock Fair Value$114.57
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Fundamentals

SectorUtilities
IndustryUtilities - Regulated Water

American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services on military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$26.98B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
24.25
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.76
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
239.00%
ROIC
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
10.50%
Quick Ratio
Tight liquidity. Monitor cash flow carefully against debt.
0.21

Recent News

Simply Wall St.
Mar 18, 2026

American Water Highlights Conservation Efforts Infrastructure Spend And Valuation Questions

American Water Works Company (NYSE:AWK) and its subsidiaries are supporting the EPA's Fix a Leak Week 2026 across several states, promoting customer action on water conservation. The company is highlighting infrastructure investments aimed at reducing water loss and improving system reliability. American Water is also taking part in the American Water Works Association New Jersey 2026 Annual Conference, underscoring its role in modern water management discussions. For investors tracking...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Zacks
Mar 17, 2026

Consolidated Water 2025 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Decrease Y/Y

CWCO misses 2025 EPS and revenue estimates as weaker services and bulk segments drag results despite gains in retail water sales and higher volumes.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Barchart
Mar 13, 2026

Is American Water Works Stock Underperforming the Dow?

American Water Works has trailed the broader Dow Jones Industrial Average over the past year, with Wall Street analysts maintaining a cautious outlook on the stock.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Zacks
Mar 12, 2026

American Water Unit Gets Rate Hike Nod, Supports Ongoing Investments

AWK unit wins West Virginia rate hike approval and is set to add $20.5M in annual revenues as new water and wastewater rates take effect on March 1, 2026.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Insider Monkey
Mar 12, 2026

Is American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) Among the Best Water Management Stocks to Buy?

Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL) is one of the 11 Best Water Management Stocks to Buy. On February 13, 2026, UBS analyst Joshua Spector reduced the price objective for Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL) from $168 to $155. The analyst kept a Buy recommendation on the stock. Separately, on February 10, 2026, Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL) released fourth-quarter and full-year […]

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.