American Water Works (AWK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$125.92 +2.09 (+1.69%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:15 PM ET)

American Water Works - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Reduce

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
3

Hold
3

Buy
2

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for American Water Works in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 8 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for AWK.

Consensus Price Target

$142.29
13.00% Upside

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for American Water Works, the average price target is $142.29. The highest price target for AWK is $164.00, while the lowest price target for AWK is $124.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.00% from the current price of $125.92.

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AWK Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$142.29	$142.29	$140.29	$143.50
Forecasted Upside	13.00% Upside	2.59% Upside	-4.72% Downside	9.08% Upside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Hold	Buy

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AWK Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

AWK Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

American Water Works Stock vs. The Competition

Type	American Water Works	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	1.88	2.53	2.51
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	13.00% Upside	28.89% Upside	14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AWK News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/19/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	G. Orrill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$151.00 ➝ $155.00	+13.41%
10/15/2024	Mizuho 3 of 5 stars	A. Crowdell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$131.00 ➝ $140.00	-0.34%
10/7/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Underperform	$124.00	-11.78%
9/20/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Underperform	$140.00	-6.12%
9/19/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$164.00 ➝ $164.00	+11.22%
9/18/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Fleishman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
7/31/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Reeder Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Underweight	$127.00 ➝ $138.00	-3.96%
2/16/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ In-Line	$160.00 ➝ $135.00	+8.62%
10/9/2023	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$147.00 ➝ $126.00	+5.28%

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Should I Buy American Water Works Stock? AWK Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these American Water Works pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

American Water Works
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in American Water Works Company, Inc.:

The company has a solid annualized dividend of $3.06, providing a dividend yield of 2.36%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
American Water Works Company, Inc. has a manageable dividend payout ratio of 60.59%, indicating that it retains a significant portion of its earnings for growth while still rewarding shareholders.
Recent upgrades from UBS Group, which raised its rating to "buy" and increased the target price to $155.00, suggest positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
The stock currently has a consensus price target of $142.29, indicating that analysts expect the stock to rise from its current price, which is beneficial for potential capital gains.
American Water Works Company, Inc. serves approximately 3.5 million active customers across 1,700 communities, providing a stable revenue base and growth opportunities in the water and wastewater services sector.

American Water Works
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in American Water Works Company, Inc. for these reasons:

Several analysts have issued "underperform" ratings, indicating concerns about the stock's performance relative to the market.
The stock has faced downgrades, such as from Mizuho, which moved its rating from "outperform" to "neutral," suggesting a lack of confidence in significant price increases.
With four analysts rating the stock as a sell, there may be underlying issues that could affect its performance negatively.
Jefferies Financial Group's target price of $124.00 reflects a cautious outlook, which could indicate potential challenges ahead for the company.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the utility sector, including American Water Works Company, Inc., leading to potential risks for investors.

AWK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for American Water Works is $142.29, with a high forecast of $164.00 and a low forecast of $124.00.
: 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Water Works in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" AWK shares.
: According to analysts, American Water Works's stock has a predicted upside of 13.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, American Water Works's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: American Water Works has been rated by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group, Mizuho, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like American Water Works less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for American Water Works is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how AWK compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:AWK) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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American Water Works (AWK) Stock Forecast & Price Target