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 6,815 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
61% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 111 | Existing positions closed: 69
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
9% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $22.5B [Q2] → $24.5B (+$2.01B) [Q3]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,011 [Q2] → 1,036 (+25) [Q3]
1% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 358 | Existing positions reduced: 360
3.01% less ownership
Funds ownership: 89.45% [Q2] → 86.44% (-3.01%) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$129
7%
upside
Avg. target
$141
17%
upside
High target
$155
28%
upside
3 analyst ratings
1 positive
33%
2 neutral
67%
0 negative
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Wells Fargo Jonathan Reeder 54% 1-year accuracy 7 / 13 met price target | 7%upside $129 | Equal-Weight Upgraded | 7 Jan 2025 |
UBS Gregg Orrill 60% 1-year accuracy 3 / 5 met price target | 28%upside $155 | Buy Upgraded | 19 Nov 2024 |
Mizuho Anthony Crowdell 59% 1-year accuracy 16 / 27 met price target | 16%upside $140 | Neutral Downgraded | 15 Oct 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 22 articles about AWK published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Business Wire
4 days ago
Las Vegas Valley Water District Selects American Water Resources as Preferred Partner to Provide Homeowners with Affordable Protection for Water Line Repairs
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) has selected American Water Resources, an Oncourse Company and a leading provider of home protection plans, as a partner to offer optional water line protection services to local homeowners. LVVWD and American Water Resources have worked together to offer homeowners an exceptionally affordable solution to protect against unexpected and costly water line repairs. Available for purchase by homeowners serviced by LVVWD, the pr.
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Business Wire
6 days ago
California American Water Rings in the New Year with Reminders and Resolutions for Water Services
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California American Water, is here to help you ring in the new year with reminders and resolutions for saving water and money. Reminders – Simplify this new year by signing up for MyWater, the fast and easy way to access and manage your water and/or wastewater account. If you are already enrolled, make sure your contact information is up to date. From the comfort of your home, you can: View and pay your bill Check your account balance Enroll in Auto Pay and Paperless.
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Business Wire
6 days ago
American Water Rings in the New Year with Reminders and Resolutions for Water Services
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., is here to help customers and the general public ring in the new year with reminders and resolutions for saving water and money. Reminders: American Water customers can simplify this new year by signing up for MyWater, the fast and easy way to access and manage your water and/or wastewater account. If you are already enrolled, make sure your contact information is u.
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Business Wire
1 week ago
Pennsylvania American Water Shares Essential Tips to Help Prepare for Freezing Temperatures
MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AWK #WeKeepLifeFlowing--Pennsylvania American Water urges customers and the general public to follow these essential tips to help ensure you and your loved ones remain 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 located near the water meter or close to where the water pipe enter.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
My Top 10 Utilities For 2025
Long-term rates have risen, creating potential buying opportunities for utilities like AEP, AWK, AWR, BKH, ES, EVRG, SJW, WEC, WTRG, and XEL. These utilities have strong fundamentals, attractive valuations, and investment-grade balance sheets, offering potential total returns of 20% to 56% by 2025. Despite rate sensitivity, these utilities are well-positioned for long-term growth with secure dividends and robust balance sheets.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
3 Of The Most Consistent Dividend Stocks For Retirees
The market experienced its best consecutive years since 1997-1998 in 2023 and 2024, despite numerous headwinds like inflation and geopolitical tensions. Factors like increasing liquidity, the AI revolution, and strong trust in American equities offset challenges, leading to significant market gains. Despite robust market performance, many retirees remain cautious, withdrawing only 2.1% of their savings annually, fearing they might outlive their money.
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Business Wire
2 weeks ago
American Water Charitable Foundation and Pennsylvania American Water 2024 Food Insecurity Giving Surpasses $135,000
MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AWK #WeKeepLifeFlowing--The American Water Charitable Foundation, 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and Pennsylvania American Water together provided a total of $135,250 in donations during 2024 to 12 food banks throughout Pennsylvania where it serves customers. Donations nearly tripled for the year, up from $46,150 in 2023. “Pennsylvania American Water takes great pride in supporting the ne.
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The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
3 Dividend-Paying Value Stocks to Buy Even If There's a Stock Market Sell-Off in 2025
Investors worried about a stock market sell-off may feel the urge to sell out of their positions and run for the exits. But long-term investors know that it's a mistake to overhaul your investing strategy based on emotion.
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Business Wire
3 weeks ago
California American Water Encourages Customers to Follow Safety Tips
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Safety is of paramount importance to California American Water, for our customers and our employees. California American Water has implemented, and regularly monitors, safety measures ranging from providing safe, clean, and reliable water service, to keeping our workers, customers and the communities we serve safe. Recently California American Water has been made aware of scammers posing as utility workers, going door to door, asking permission to enter c.
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Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Illinois American Water Proudly Recognizes Partnership with Chicago Urban League
WOODRIDGE, Ill.--(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., and Illinois American Water, announced today that the Chicago Urban League (CUL) has received a $20,000 commitment as part of a larger Foundation Corporate Strategic grant. Funding will enhance workforce development initiatives that help close the equality gap for African Americans and other hi.
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