American Water Works
About: American Water Works is the largest investor-owned us water and wastewater utility, serving approximately 3.5 million customers in 16 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts with regulated-like returns.
Employees: 6,500
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Funds holding %
of 6,790 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
29% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 7 [Q2] → 9 (+2) [Q3]
25% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $40.9M | Put options by funds: $32.6M
22% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 111 | Existing positions closed: 91
9% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $22.4B [Q2] → $24.3B (+$1.96B) [Q3]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,011 [Q2] → 1,031 (+20) [Q3]
0% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 358 | Existing positions reduced: 357
3.13% less ownership
Funds ownership: 88.96% [Q2] → 85.82% (-3.13%) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$124
6%
downside
Avg. target
$145
9%
upside
High target
$164
24%
upside
5 analyst ratings
2 positive
40%
1 neutral
20%
2 negative
40%
UBS Gregg Orrill 50% 1-year accuracy 1 / 2 met price target | 17%upside $155 | Buy Upgraded | 19 Nov 2024 |
Mizuho Anthony Crowdell 64% 1-year accuracy 14 / 22 met price target | 6%upside $140 | Neutral Downgraded | 15 Oct 2024 |
Jefferies Julien Dumoulin-Smith 59% 1-year accuracy 40 / 68 met price target | 6%downside $124 | Underperform Initiated | 7 Oct 2024 |
B of A Securities Ross Fowler 79% 1-year accuracy 11 / 14 met price target | 6%upside $140 | Underperform Reinstated | 20 Sept 2024 |
RBC Capital Shelby Tucker 68% 1-year accuracy 15 / 22 met price target | 24%upside $164 | Outperform Reiterated | 19 Sept 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 31 articles about AWK published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Business Wire
7 hours ago
Illinois American Water Granted New Rates by Illinois Commerce Commission
BELLEVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) issued an order Thursday approving new water and wastewater base rates for Illinois American Water, driven primarily by $557 million in capital investments in 2024 and 2025. The rate change request was filed on January 25, 2024. “By making prudent, ongoing necessary investments to maintain and upgrade our water and wastewater systems, Illinois American Water is committed to the safety and reliability of our water and wast.
Neutral
Business Wire
8 hours ago
California Public Utilities Commission Approves and Adopts Partial Settlement in California American Water's General Rate Case
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved and adopted a partial settlement agreement in California American Water's General Rate Case at its meeting on December 5, 2024. The decision adopts a partial settlement between California American Water and the CPUC's Public Advocates Office. The decision provides incremental annualized water and wastewater revenues of approximately $20.9 million in test year 2024, approximately $15.9 million for esc.
Neutral
Business Wire
14 hours ago
American Water Announces Quarterly Dividend
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced that its board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.7650 per share of common stock, payable on March 4, 2025, to all shareholders of record as of February 7, 2025. This quarterly dividend is a continuation of the increase in the annualized dividend approved by the Board and announced on May 1, 2024. American Water offers a dividend reinvestment and direct stock purchase plan ca.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 day ago
American Water Recognized on Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2025 List
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has again been recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies. This recognition illustrates American Water's continued commitment to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) leadership. America's Most Responsible Companies 2025 focuses on a holistic view of corporate responsibility that considers the three pillars o.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 days ago
American Water Provides Essential Tips to Help Prepare for Freezing Temperatures
CAMDEN, N.J--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., urges customers and the general public to follow these essential tips to help ensure you and your loved ones stay safe and comfortable during the colder months. Don't let frozen pipes lead to costly repairs and unwanted stress. Take action now by preparing your plumbing: Know how to shut off your water: Locate your main water shut-off valve. In many homes, it is loca.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 days ago
American Water Selects the American Red Cross for New York Stock Exchange's 2024 Global Giving Campaign
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., selects the American Red Cross to be recognized as part of the New York Stock Exchange's (“NYSE”) 2024 Global Giving Campaign. The NYSE's Global Giving Campaign invites listed companies to share their efforts and raise awareness for organizations they support. The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, joined th.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 days ago
American Water to Contribute Expertise at the 2024 American Water Works Association Community Education Forum and Roundtable
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it will participate in the 2024 American Water Works Association (AWWA) Community Education Forum and Roundtable, taking place December 5-6, 2024 in Chicago, Ill. Ruben Rodriguez, Senior Director, External Communications, American Water, is participating in a panel titled, A Tricky Conversation: Building Trust & Managing Risk. Rodriguez and.
Neutral
Business Wire
4 days ago
American Water Charitable Foundation Continues Partnership with National Urban League
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it awarded a $260,000 Corporate Strategic grant to the National Urban League, supporting the Affiliate Movement. Funding will enhance workforce development initiatives that help close the equality gap for African Americans and other historically underserved groups throughout A.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
American Water Works (AWK) Up 0.1% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
American Water Works (AWK) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Local Officials Tour Illinois American Water's New Water Treatment Plant in Lincoln District
LINCOLN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This year, Illinois American Water has transitioned to a new water treatment plant in Lincoln that allows the company to continue providing high-quality water service to all customers in the community. Local elected officials and community stakeholders from the City of Lincoln were invited to tour the new plant on November 14. The transition to the new, $36 million water treatment plant is part of the company's ongoing commitment to maintaining the reliability an.
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