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 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
55% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 150 | Existing positions closed: 97
50% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 8 [Q4 2024] → 12 (+4) [Q1 2025]
18% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $21.5B [Q4 2024] → $25.3B (+$3.79B) [Q1 2025]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,071 [Q4 2024] → 1,097 (+26) [Q1 2025]
0% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 384 | Existing positions reduced: 384
0.75% less ownership
Funds ownership: 88.64% [Q4 2024] → 87.89% (-0.75%) [Q1 2025]
4% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $75.5M | Put options by funds: $78.9M
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$138
2%
downside
Avg. target
$150
6%
upside
High target
$160
13%
upside
5 analyst ratings
1 positive
20%
3 neutral
60%
1 negative
20%
Wells Fargo Jonathan Reeder | 4%upside $147 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 2 May 2025 |
Evercore ISI Group Durgesh Chopra | 5%upside $148 | In-Line Maintained | 2 May 2025 |
UBS Gregg Orrill | 13%upside $160 | Neutral Downgraded | 24 Apr 2025 |
Barclays Eric Beaumont | 2%downside $138 | Underweight Initiated | 22 Apr 2025 |
Seaport Global Angie Storozynski | 10%upside $156 | Buy Maintained | 11 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 23 articles about AWK published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Business Wire
2 days ago
American Water Recognized for Excellence in Water Quality by Partnership for Safe Water
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AmericanWater--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., today announced it has been recognized with Partnership for Safe Water (PSW) awards at 27 facilities across its national footprint. The awards, which honor the efforts in continuously optimizing water treatment plant and distribution system operation and performance, were recently announced by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). “American Water is pleased t.
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Business Wire
4 days ago
Water Quality Reports Available Online for Missouri American Water Customers
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Missouri American Water's most recent Water Quality Reports are now available for all service areas on its website at missouriamwater.com. The company is proud to report that once again, the drinking water provided to the 1.6 million customers across Missouri meets or surpasses both state and federal water quality standards for all regulated substances, including lead. “At Missouri American Water, our mission is to provide safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water.
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Business Wire
4 days ago
American Water to Provide Expertise at 2025 SEARUC Annual Education Conference
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AmericanWater--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., is participating in the 2025 Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (SEARUC) Annual Education Conference, taking place June 8 through June 11, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. The event brings together commissions, utility leaders and industry experts from across the Southeast to explore emerging regulatory issues and share best practices. Grant Ev.
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Business Wire
5 days ago
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 Raffiq Nathoo has been appointed as an independent member of the company's board of directors, effective today. "American Water is pleased to have Raffiq join our board of directors," said Karl Kurz, Board Chair of American Water. "Bringing more than 30 years of experience in the international financial and capital markets, including leadership in the energy, power and utilities sectors, Raffiq wi.
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Business Wire
5 days ago
From PFAS Treatment to Public Trust: How American Water is Shaping the Future at ACE25
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AmericanWater--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., will help lead critical conversations at the American Water Works Association (AWWA) 2025 Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE25), taking place June 8 through June 11, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. “The depth and breadth of American Water's leadership at ACE25 reflects our operational excellence and expertise, as well as our responsibility to help shape the future of.
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Business Wire
1 week ago
American Water Encourages Customers to Prepare for Hurricane Season
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AmericanWater--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., provides tips for customers and the general public to help prepare for hurricane season. Whether in the path of a hurricane or facing lesser storms, it is important to be aware of and prepare for extreme weather events. “American Water is committed to taking proactive steps to help ensure our drinking water and wastewater systems remain resilient and our teams are r.
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Business Wire
1 week ago
Missouri American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation Hydration Station Grantees
ST. LOUIS--(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., and Missouri American Water, announced today that the Foundation awarded $21,025 in Hydration Station grants to 11 organizations to help purchase bottle fillers and/or drinking fountains for sustainable and safe hydration in Missouri communities. “Accessible drinking water.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
4 Stocks to Watch From the Thriving Water Supply Industry
Water utilities like AWK, SBS, MSEX and ARTNA are likely to benefit from stable demand for water and wastewater services. Capital-intensive utilities are set to gain from interest rate cuts.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
American Water Works (AWK) Could Be a Great Choice
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?
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Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Why Is American Water Works (AWK) Down 3.3% Since Last Earnings Report?
American Water Works (AWK) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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