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 7,425 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
34% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 154 | Existing positions closed: 115
22% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $35.2M | Put options by funds: $28.8M
2.15% more ownership
Funds ownership: 86.45% [Q3] → 88.6% (+2.15%) [Q4]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,048 [Q3] → 1,066 (+18) [Q4]
11% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 9 [Q3] → 8 (-1) [Q4]
12% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 341 | Existing positions reduced: 387
12% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $24.5B [Q3] → $21.5B (-$3.02B) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$138
6%
downside
Avg. target
$149
2%
upside
High target
$160
9%
upside
4 analyst ratings
1 positive
25%
2 neutral
50%
1 negative
25%
UBS Gregg Orrill 50% 1-year accuracy 3 / 6 met price target | 9%upside $160 | Neutral Downgraded | 24 Apr 2025 |
Barclays Eric Beaumont 29% 1-year accuracy 4 / 14 met price target | 6%downside $138 | Underweight Initiated | 22 Apr 2025 |
Seaport Global Angie Storozynski 75% 1-year accuracy 3 / 4 met price target | 6%upside $156 | Buy Maintained | 11 Apr 2025 |
Wells Fargo Jonathan Reeder 73% 1-year accuracy 11 / 15 met price target | 3%downside $142 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 13 Mar 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 34 articles about AWK published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 hours ago
Why American Water Works (AWK) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does American Water Works (AWK) have what it takes?
Neutral
Business Wire
5 hours ago
American Water Announces Dividend Increase
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 $0.8275 per share of common stock, an increase of 8.2 percent. “American Water continues to set the benchmark for dividend growth within the industry. The increase is in line with our 7 to 9 percent EPS and dividend growth guidance and is a testament to our execution of effective strategic initiatives,” said John Griffith, Presid.
Neutral
Business Wire
23 hours ago
Pennsylvania American Water Completes Acquisition of East Dunkard Water Authority Water System
MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AWK #WeKeepLifeFlowing--Pennsylvania American Water announced today it has completed its acquisition of the water system assets of East Dunkard Water Authority (EDWA). The newly acquired water system serves approximately 1,600 customer connections in Greene County. Prior to the acquisition, Pennsylvania American Water managed and operated the EDWA system as its receiver following a November 2023 Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) emergency order and February 2024 Pennsylv.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 day ago
New Jersey American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantees
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., recently awarded Water and Environment grants to nine organizations totaling $209,674, supporting communities served by New Jersey American Water. “Clean water is a resource we all take for granted and forget that we all play a role in maintaining it,” said Jaclyn Rhoads, Executive Director of Pin.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 days ago
Illinois American Water Plans To Build New Elevated Water Tank on Market Street in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Illinois American Water will start construction of $4.5 million water storage tank near Interstate 72 this year; completion in late 2026.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
Recession-Resistant Stocks: What Stocks Should Hold Up Best During a Recession?
The risk has been increasing that the United States will have a recession in 2025 or within the next year, according to top Wall Street firms and economists. Recession risk has risen sharply over the last few months, largely due to the trade war and the potential for tariffs to hurt U.S. (and global) economic growth and ignite inflation.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
American Water Works to Release Q1 Earnings: Here's What to Expect
AWK's first-quarter 2025 results are expected to benefit from rising demand from an expanding customer base and the implementation of new rates.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 days ago
Pennsylvania American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantees
MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AWK #WeKeepLifeFlowing--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., recently announced that 16 organizations throughout Pennsylvania American Water's service area were awarded 2025 Water and Environment grants totaling $180,000. “Stroud Water Research Center is grateful to receive an American Water Charitable Foundation Water and E.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 days ago
California American Water Highlights Work Zone Awareness Week
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California American Water is highlighting National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual campaign that promotes safe driving in highway work zones from April 21-25, 2025. “At California American Water, our teams and contractors work daily in and around roadways to help ensure reliable service for our customers,” said Kevin Tilden, President, California American Water. “National Work Zone Awareness Week emphasizes our shared responsibility to keep roads and workers safe.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 days ago
Pennsylvania American Water Receives More than $9.5 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Lead Service Line Removal Project in New Castle
MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AWK #WeKeepLifeFlowing--The Shapiro administration today announced that Pennsylvania American Water was awarded a grant and a low-interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) totaling $9,527,990. The funding will support one of the company's lead service line replacement projects in the City of New Castle, Lawrence County. “At Pennsylvania American Water, we strive to provide our customers with high-quality, reliable water services while also m.
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