NYSE:AWK American Water Works (AWK) Stock Price, News & Analysis $143.94 -0.57 (-0.39%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$143.56▼$145.5650-Day Range$127.81▼$147.4152-Week Range$113.34▼$149.00Volume871,870 shsAverage Volume1.23 million shsMarket Capitalization$28.04 billionP/E Ratio29.20Dividend Yield2.13%Price Target$141.17 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get American Water Works alerts: Email Address American Water Works MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.20 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1.9% Downside$141.17 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.08% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability1.99Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.86Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$101,424 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth8.17%From $5.26 to $5.69 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.48 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector12th out of 93 stocksWater Supply Industry2nd out of 12 stocks 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAmerican Water Works has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.20, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmerican Water Works has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about American Water Works' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.08% of the outstanding shares of American Water Works have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAmerican Water Works has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in American Water Works has recently decreased by 0.49%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAmerican Water Works pays a meaningful dividend of 2.14%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAmerican Water Works has been increasing its dividend for 17 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of American Water Works is 62.07%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, American Water Works will have a dividend payout ratio of 53.78% next year. This indicates that American Water Works will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about American Water Works' dividend. Previous Next 4.3 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAmerican Water Works has received a 64.32% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Scarce natural resources" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Drinking water distribution services", "Drinking water treatment services", and "Wastewater treatment services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for American Water Works is 1.99. Previous Next 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmerican Water Works has a news sentiment score of 0.86. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for American Water Works this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 5 people have searched for AWK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -58% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows7 people have added American Water Works to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 40% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, American Water Works insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $101,424.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.08% of the stock of American Water Works is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions86.58% of the stock of American Water Works is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about American Water Works' insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for American Water Works are expected to grow by 8.17% in the coming year, from $5.26 to $5.69 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Water Works is 29.20, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of American Water Works is 29.20, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 89.11.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAmerican Water Works has a PEG Ratio of 3.40. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAmerican Water Works has a P/B Ratio of 2.76. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about American Water Works' valuation and earnings. 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The company serves residential customers; commercial customers, including food and beverage providers, commercial property developers and proprietors, and energy suppliers; fire service and private fire customers; industrial customers, such as large-scale manufacturers, mining, and production operations; public authorities comprising government buildings and other public sector facilities, such as schools and universities; and other utilities and community water and wastewater systems. It also provides water and wastewater services on military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services. In addition, the company operates approximately 80 surface water treatment plants; 540 groundwater treatment plants; 175 wastewater treatment plants; 53,700 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes; 1,200 groundwater wells; 1,700 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,100 treated water storage facilities; and 74 dams. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.Read More AWK Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AWK Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 5 at 7:07 AM | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK) Director Sells 710 Shares of StockSeptember 6 at 6:13 AM | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK) Director Sells $101,423.50 in StockSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)The death of Nvidia?Today, I’m warning of another looming catastrophe. 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(NYSE:AWK) Shares Could Be 35% Above Their Intrinsic Value EstimateSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)The death of Nvidia?Today, I’m warning of another looming catastrophe. Only this time, it’s not in pot stocks, cryptos, or U.S. housing… it's in artificial intelligence. And unless you know what’s really going on in this sector, you could be wiped out. You see, while there is no doubt that the recent advancements in artificial intelligence are game-changing and will drive colossal innovation in every sector of the economy... There's also no escaping that The Big AI Die-Up is coming.August 22, 2024 | businesswire.comPaired Power Partners with California American Water to Deliver Microgrid EV Charging in San Diego, CaliforniaAugust 15, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Recession-Resistant Stocks to Hold Onto for Dear Life in 2024August 12, 2024 | investorplace.comThe 3 Best Water Stocks to Buy in August 2024August 10, 2024 | marketwatch.comAmerican Water Works Co. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitorsAugust 6, 2024 | marketwatch.comAmerican Water Works Co. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitorsAugust 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Water Works Company Second Quarter 2024 Earnings: Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS LagsAugust 3, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Stable Dividend Stocks to Buy Ahead of Uncharted Political TerritoryAugust 2, 2024 | businesswire.comNew Jersey American Water Seeks Applications for Diverse Supplier Development ProgramAugust 2, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAmerican Water Works: Buy This Dividend Grower NowSee More Headlines Receive AWK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for American Water Works and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/31/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/4 Dividend8/13/2024Dividend Payable9/04/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/06/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry Water supply Sub-IndustryWater Utilities Current SymbolNYSE:AWK CUSIP03042010 CIK1410636 Webwww.amwater.com Phone(856) 955-4001Fax856-346-8360Employees6,500Year Founded1886Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$141.17 High Stock Price Target$169.00 Low Stock Price Target$126.00 Potential Upside/Downside-1.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.20 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.93 Trailing P/E Ratio29.20 Forward P/E Ratio27.37 P/E Growth3.4Net Income$944 million Net Margins21.93% Pretax Margin28.17% Return on Equity9.60% Return on Assets3.12% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.24 Current Ratio0.64 Quick Ratio0.58 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.36 billion Price / Sales6.43 Cash Flow$8.51 per share Price / Cash Flow16.91 Book Value$52.10 per share Price / Book2.76Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares194,823,000Free Float194,667,000Market Cap$28.04 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.69 Social Links 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2024Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2024 and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. M. Susan Hardwick (Age 61)President, CEO & Director Comp: $3.07MMr. John C. Griffith (Age 57)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.9MMs. Cheryl D. Norton (Age 58)Executive VP & COO Comp: $1.36MMr. James H. Gallegos (Age 63)Executive VP & General Counsel Comp: $1.36MMs. Melanie M. Kennedy (Age 49)Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer Comp: $949.48kMs. Melissa K. Wikle (Age 58)Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Nicholas Santillo Jr.C.P.P., Vice President of Digital Infrastructure & Security and Interim Head of Innovation & TechnologyMr. Aaron Musgrave CPAVice President of Investor RelationsMs. Maureen Duffy (Age 54)Senior Vice President of Communications & External Affairs Ms. Deborah A. Degillio (Age 52)Chief Customer Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCalifornia Water Service GroupNYSE:CWTAmerican States WaterNYSE:AWRSJW GroupNYSE:SJWMiddlesex WaterNASDAQ:MSEXYork WaterNASDAQ:YORWView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 30,762 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.016%Martha Clark GossSold 710 sharesTotal: $101,423.50 ($142.85/share)Pensioenfonds Rail & OVBought 165,000 shares on 8/30/2024Ownership: 0.085%Maven Securities LTDBought 11,100 shares on 8/29/2024Ownership: 0.000%Clearbridge Investments LLCBought 3,797 shares on 8/27/2024Ownership: 0.183%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy American Water Works Stock? AWK Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in American Water Works Company, Inc.: American Water Works has a consistent track record of paying dividends, providing investors with a stable income stream. The company's strong net margin of 21.93% indicates efficient cost management, potentially leading to higher profitability. With a return on equity of 9.60%, American Water Works demonstrates the ability to generate solid returns for shareholders based on their equity investments. Recent revenue growth of 4.7% year-over-year suggests a positive trajectory for the company's financial performance. Despite a slight decrease in stock price, American Water Works remains a fundamentally sound investment option in the utilities sector. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in American Water Works Company, Inc. for these reasons: The company's recent earnings per share of $1.42 missed the consensus estimate of $1.47, indicating potential challenges in meeting market expectations. American Water Works' dividend payout ratio of 62.07% may raise concerns about sustainability and future dividend growth. Analysts have downgraded the stock from "equal weight" to "underweight," signaling potential negative sentiment towards the company's performance. The company's PE ratio of 28.66 and P/E/G ratio of 3.44 may suggest the stock is currently overvalued compared to industry peers. Market analysts have given the stock an average rating of "Hold," indicating a lack of strong buy recommendations in the current market environment. 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 Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these American Water Works pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. AWK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AWK shares performed this year? American Water Works' stock was trading at $131.99 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, AWK shares have increased by 9.1% and is now trading at $143.94. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were American Water Works' earnings last quarter? American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 31st. The utilities provider reported $1.42 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.47 by $0.05. The firm's revenue was up 4.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. What is Walter Lynch's approval rating as American Water Works' CEO? 9 employees have rated American Water Works Chief Executive Officer Walter Lynch on Glassdoor.com. Walter Lynch has an approval rating of 37% among the company's employees. This puts Walter Lynch in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. Who are American Water Works' major shareholders? American Water Works' top institutional investors include Impax Asset Management Group plc (3.54%), Legal & General Group Plc (1.65%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.08%) and Mirova US LLC (0.82%). Insiders that own company stock include Martha Clark Goss, Melanie M Kennedy, Michael Marberry, Walter Lynch, Cheryl Norton, Maureen Duffy and Melissa K Wikle. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of American Water Works? Shares of AWK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of American Water Works own? 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