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: 6,700
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Funds holding %
of 7,429 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
86% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $68.4M | Put options by funds: $36.8M
11% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 427 | Existing positions reduced: 383
2.19% more ownership
Funds ownership: 87.98% [Q1] → 90.17% (+2.19%) [Q2]
3% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 94 | Existing positions closed: 91
3% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $25.3B [Q1] → $24.5B (-$864M) [Q2]
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 1,106 [Q1] → 1,084 (-22) [Q2]
67% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 12 [Q1] → 4 (-8) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$128
11%
downside
Avg. target
$146
1%
upside
High target
$160
11%
upside
5 analyst ratings
1 positive
20%
3 neutral
60%
1 negative
20%
Argus Research John Eade | 11%upside $160 | Buy Maintained | 14 Aug 2025 |
UBS Gregg Orrill | 5%upside $151 | Neutral Maintained | 12 Aug 2025 |
Mizuho Anthony Crowdell | 3%upside $149 | Neutral Maintained | 1 Aug 2025 |
Wells Fargo Jonathan Reeder | 2%downside $141 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 1 Aug 2025 |
Barclays Eric Beaumont | 11%downside $128 | Underweight Maintained | 10 Jul 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 19 articles about AWK published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
VEOEY or AWK: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors with an interest in Utility - Water Supply stocks have likely encountered both Veolia Environnement SA (VEOEY) and American Water Works (AWK). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
Neutral
Business Wire
4 days ago
California American Water Files Motion for Summary Judgment on Hostile Government Takeover Attempt
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California American Water has filed a Motion for Summary Judgment asking the Monterey County Superior Court to enter Judgment in favor of California American Water and dismiss the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District's (District) lawsuit seeking to take ownership of the company's Monterey Peninsula water system through eminent domain. The motion argues that the District cannot meet fundamental legal requirements needed to proceed with its action,.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 days ago
California American Water Completes Acquisition of Bass Lake Water Company
BASS LAKE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California American Water announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the Bass Lake Water Company system. The purchase of the system, which serves approximately 1,000 customers, was previously approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and reflects California American Water's ongoing commitment to strengthening water infrastructure and enhancing service in communities around the state. “We're thrilled to begin providing Bass La.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
American Water Works: A Sleep-Well-At-Night Long-Term Dividend Stock
American Water Works, a utility company that provides water and wastewater services in the IS, is now a $28 billion (by market cap) major water utility. AWK increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years, with a 10-year dividend growth rate of 9.5%. The company advanced its revenue from $3.2 billion in FY 2015 to $4.7 billion in FY 2024, a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
California Public Utilities Commission Approves Water Supply Decision Supporting California American Water's Monterey Peninsula Desalination Project
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today voted to adopt the Phase 2 Demand and Supply Estimates for the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project, which concludes that the region faces a water supply deficit of approximately 815 million gallons per year by 2050. The projected shortfall continues to underscore the clear need for new, robust, drought-proof water supply resources for the Monterey Peninsula. "It's our responsibility to supply saf.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Illinois American Water Announces 2025 Firefighter Grant Program
BELLEVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Illinois American Water announced today that it is accepting applications for its 2025 Firefighter Grant Program. Deadline to apply is September 19.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
VEOEY vs. AWK: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors looking for stocks in the Utility - Water Supply sector might want to consider either Veolia Environnement SA (VEOEY) or American Water Works (AWK). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
American Water Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering of 7,042,254 Shares with a Forward Component
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced today the pricing of a registered underwritten offering of 7,042,254 shares of its common stock at a price to public of $142.00 per share. Subject to certain conditions, all shares are expected to be borrowed by the forward purchasers (as defined below) (or their respective affiliates) from third parties and sold to the underwriters and offered in connection with the forward sale agreements described below.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
American Water Announces Common Stock Offering with a Forward Component
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced today a registered underwritten offering of $1 billion in shares of its common stock. Subject to certain conditions, all shares are expected to be borrowed by the forward purchasers (as defined below) (or their respective affiliates) from third parties and sold to the underwriters and offered in connection with the forward sale agreements described below. Wells Fargo Securities, J.P. Morgan, and Mizuho are a.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Maryland American Water Files Rate Request Driven by $22 Million of Investment Over Last Seven Years
BEL AIR, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maryland American Water filed a request today with the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) for new rates, reflecting $22 million of water system investments since the company's last rate request. The request reinforces the company's commitment to replacing aging infrastructure and continuing to provide high-quality water service in compliance with environmental regulations for the benefit of customers. “Our commitment to long-term investments in our water sys.
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