American Water Works

AWK

Market cap $26.8B

Overview Fund Activity

137.58 USD

-1.70

1.22%

At close Updated Sep 15, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

140.30

+2.72

1.98%

1 day

-1.22%

5 days

-1.4%

1 month

-4.41%

3 months

-2.06%

6 months

-5%

Year to date

11.08%

1 year

-7.72%

5 years

-4.19%

10 years

162.16%

About: American Water Works is the largest investor-owned US water and wastewater utility, serving nearly 4 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: 6,700

Utilities Water Utilities

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

of 5 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

73% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $80.1M | Put options by funds: $46.2M

11% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 430 | Existing positions reduced: 386

2.19% more ownership

Funds ownership: 88.2% [Q1] → 90.39% (+2.19%) [Q2]

3% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 95 | Existing positions closed: 92

3% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $25.4B [Q1] → $24.5B (-$868M) [Q2]

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 1,109 [Q1] → 1,093 (-16) [Q2]

67% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 12 [Q1] → 4 (-8) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$128

7% downside

Avg. target

$146

6% upside

High target

$160

16% upside

5 analyst ratings

1 positive

20%

3 neutral

60%

1 negative

20%

Argus Research John Eade	$160	Buy Maintained	14 Aug 2025
UBS Gregg Orrill	$151	Neutral Maintained	12 Aug 2025
Mizuho Anthony Crowdell	$149	Neutral Maintained	1 Aug 2025
Wells Fargo Jonathan Reeder	$141	Equal-Weight Maintained	1 Aug 2025
Barclays Eric Beaumont	$128	Underweight Maintained	10 Jul 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 17 articles about AWK published over the past 30 days

Illinois American Water Continues Critical Infrastructure Improvements in Village of Hardin's Water & Wastewater Systems

HARDIN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Illinois American Water continues to make improvements in the Village of Hardin's water and wastewater systems, investing $2 million since June 2022.

Illinois American Water Continues Critical Infrastructure Improvements in Village of Hardin's Water & Wastewater Systems

Zacks Investment Research

American Water Works' Arm Installs New Battery Energy Storage System

AWK is boosting resilience with new battery storage in California, replacing diesel generators and improving reliability.

American Water Works' Arm Installs New Battery Energy Storage System

California American Water Completes Installation of New Battery Backup System in Madera County to Strengthen Resilience

HILLVIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California American Water is strengthening emergency preparedness and enhancing reliability by installing battery energy storage systems (BESS) in high-risk regions across the state. The newest system, the first of its kind for the company in Madera County, is located at the Sierra Lakes Water Treatment Plant in Hillview and represents California American Water's commitment to critical investment in maintaining and protecting water service during emergencies a.

California American Water Completes Installation of New Battery Backup System in Madera County to Strengthen Resilience

The American Water Charitable Foundation and New Jersey American Water Announce 2025 Hydration Station Grant Recipients

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., along with New Jersey American Water are excited to announce the recipients of its Hydration Station Grant Program. Ten organizations across New Jersey will utilize the funding to install water bottle refill stations in public spaces, helping reduce single-use plastic wa.

The American Water Charitable Foundation and New Jersey American Water Announce 2025 Hydration Station Grant Recipients

From Insight to Impact: American Water Shares Expertise at J.D. Power Utility Conference

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AmericanWater--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., showcased its customer experience leadership at the 2025 J.D. Power Utility Client Conference, held September 10 – 11 in Denver, Colorado. Lauren Slepian, Director, Customer Strategy, Innovation and Performance at American Water, spoke on the company's approach to transforming the customer experience through strategy, journey mapping and data-driven improvements. Kr.

From Insight to Impact: American Water Shares Expertise at J.D. Power Utility Conference

California American Water Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Headquarters in West Sacramento

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California American Water held a groundbreaking for its new headquarters facility at 700 Riverpoint Drive in West Sacramento. This milestone showcases the company's ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional water and wastewater services throughout California and Hawaii, underscored by continuous investments in infrastructure and dedication to serving its communities. “This new facility represents our long-term commitment to the Sacramento region and.

California American Water Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Headquarters in West Sacramento

American Water Charitable Foundation Awards More Than $750,000 through Workforce Readiness and STEM Education Grant Programs

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AmericanWater--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it awarded a combined total of more than $750,000 to 32 organizations supporting communities served by American Water through the 2025 Workforce Readiness and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Education Grant Programs. “We are incredibly.

American Water Charitable Foundation Awards More Than $750,000 through Workforce Readiness and STEM Education Grant Programs

California American Water Restores Service to Critical Infrastructure Damaged in 2024 Storms

PACIFIC GROVE, Ca.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California American Water has returned a key water well back into service while simultaneously completing a major infrastructure repair and upgrade in its Monterey Peninsula water system. During the winter storms of 2024, two large eucalyptus trees fell onto California American Water's Pearce well rendering a significant source of water supply out of service. Work has been completed on replacement of the well head, submersible pump, electrical equipment, and.

California American Water Restores Service to Critical Infrastructure Damaged in 2024 Storms

Zacks Investment Research

American Water Works (AWK) Up 1.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

American Water Works (AWK) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

American Water Works (AWK) Up 1.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

American Water Appoints New Independent Member to the Board of Directors

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced today that on August 26, 2025, Lisa A. Grow was appointed as an independent member of the company's board of directors, effective immediately. "American Water is pleased to have Lisa join our board of directors," said Karl Kurz, Board Chair of American Water. "Bringing nearly four decades of experience in the utility industry, coupled with her deep regulatory, customer and operational expertise, Lisa will fu.

American Water Appoints New Independent Member to the Board of Directors

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